Just a note: if you use cellophane tape rather than dimo membrane you won't get the traditional dizi sound; you'll get a standard 6-hole flute sound. The membrane is intended to vibrate a bit, and gives the dizi that unique sound. In addition one can use a glue stick, but it's not the same as dimo glue which dries hard. Most dizi come with dimo included but if not, one should be able to find it reasonably cheap. The average cost of a dizi and all supplies is far less than the cost of most other musical instruments. A beginners dizi can cost from $10 to $30 (professional instruments are of course more). That is dirt cheap for a musical instrument. If one has to pay $5 for a dimo stick, that's still dirt cheap. : ) Thanks for the video. It showed essentials of unpacking the membrane that one would not figure out without instruction.
Thanks snoot , I did notice a difference. I used electrical tape with sticky side facing out so I would not damage the wood. When I moved or stretched the tape (a little) I thought do was different but I have never played any instrument so I was not sure. Your comment has confirmed that I was correct not to stick the tape . I will try to buy membrane material for the correct sound. I am about to buy a $200 dizi or flute ? That is also a staff/sword and spear so the little price of the membrane is nothing if I really want to play nice music. Thank you again ( how can anyone make an instrument this cheap and be so nice 😁?) Just found membrane on eBay 5 pieces for €3.45 🤣😂👍 Glue €2.40 🤣👍
I read in a comment here or on another video, if you cover the hole with a strip of grocery store plastic bag, then tape it down tight on all 4 sides, it sounds very close to having a traditional dimo across it. It works very well, at least for practicing and learning
Thank you so much for the demonstration, sir.. It was very helpful.. I will try to apply this technique to place the Dimo membrane to the membrane hole in my flute too, sir.. Thanks again.. Your explanation was simple and really easy to catch.. Great job, sir.. I really appreciate your effort to share the knowledge with people around.. Keep doing such kind of beneficial videos, sir..👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊
I've been looking at buying a dizi from Amazon -- one that seems well made, comes in a choice of keys, includes a hard carrying case and a bag for the assembled instrument, a packet of dimo, and a gelatin block. I couldn't tell from the illustrations which hole was to to covered with the dimo and which was for blowing, but you've made it clear. For the price, I'm now certain I'll get one -- black bamboo in key of C, the tonal range I've loved for more than half a century. I've wanted to play a flute since I was a small child, but could never afford the complicated metal/mechanical Western flutes (even a student instrument is hundreds of dollars); I have a ceramic one of the five-hole variety, but could never consistently get a tone from it (probably a combination of incorrect embrasure and a too-soft edge on the blow hole). I bought a book twenty years or so ago about making a flute from plastic pipe, but never got around to building one. Recently, I've been wavering between a shakuhachi and a dizi, but I prefer a transverse instrument with a full scale, so the dizi wins (and costs half as much for a beginner instrument as even the cheap plastic shakuhachi I've seen).
Well done Barbara and congrats on your new dizi. Here is a complete playlist for my dizi videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLPgAYdt-lXo3wgFMGlTVt3KT6aWU9npcO.html
Excellent video - glad I came across it, Good English instructions, plenty of alternatives-- but I blew my ear drums when you clang the Flute on the table surface
thank you very much, i dont know what my flute called cuz it has extra hole, and i watch this video and i found that this is a membrane hole, very useful video thank you
Paul Chin thank you! I've used the glue stick it worked out well! I'll practice everyday! It would be nice if you could make tutorials for some songs! There aren't any good tutorials on UA-cam!
Good tutorial.. but can you explain me about the dizi please? I bought the bitter one and it's cheaper than the usual. What's the different with the expensive one? Does the sound is bad the bitter one?
Thank you so much! Now, I'm just left wondering when and how often I will have to replace the membrane. Will it be obviously nonfunctional, or will it become gradually to the point of repair?
When the membrane tears, you need to replace it. If it loosens you get an ugly sound - you will know when you hear it. The membrane also is visibly loose on inspection. Just dab some water to around the hole of the membrane to wet it then stretch it taut and let it dry.
If you don't have erjiao you can find a Chinese doctor, he can provide it. It's an herb used for treating bleeding after pregnancy. Probably a good idea to tell the doctor what you intend to do with it.
Hi, It is about 2 octaves, but the higher octaves is harder to hit. You can checkout my explanation here pauldizi.blogspot.com/2016/09/7-notes-of-first-octave.html
@@PaulChin20 I want to make E bass (when upper three hole close it sounds E) dizi flute, I made India flute nut want to try this one Can you Help me Please 🙏
I received the glue Ejiao but no membrane material ? I did not want to damage the wood or permanently stick celotape so I used electrical tape, but I turned the sticky side of the tape outward and made a full band around the dizi . It stays in place like a elastic band. This way I can remove it when I get the correct material. I don't know if this is unnecessary but I want to protect the dizi. Thank you for explaining the glue ! I did not know what this item was for 🤔🤣. I practice a little each day, Please can you show which fingers should cover the holes ? 谢谢，新年快乐 Xièxiè, xīnnián kuàilè
The cellophane tape won't damage the dizi. In fact, when you apply the membrane later, you may need to dab some water around it. Also, when the membrane becomes loose, you may want to dab a little water to wet the ejiao and then pull the membrane tight. As for the fingering, here is the full playlist for learning dizi: ua-cam.com/play/PLPgAYdt-lXo3wgFMGlTVt3KT6aWU9npcO.html
When I got my flute I didn’t understand what the membrane paper was?. I thought it was to keep out the damp from the box. I thought you had to put your finger over the hole and then stretch to the other holes. Very helpful video thanks.
No drawbacks - I mostly use cellophane tape - it lasts longer than the dimo. Dimo breaks easily and you need to change it regularly. However, dizi masters prefer the dimo because of its distinctive sound which portrays the dizi's identity.
Hello Master Paul Chin! I just want to ask you about the appearance of the membrane, I just got my dizi and I searched in google on how to put and paste the dimo. An article said that it should be stretched with wrinkles when pasting it in the dizi. but I noticed that you didn't put wrinkles in attaching your dimo but you stretched it and flatened. I am now confused. please answer me master.. . I'm so excited to play and learn it.. TTOTT
Hi BubbleGuMae, I am just a beginner learning the dizi too, hahaha. Anyway, to answer your question. So far I have not tried putting wrinkles on the dimo. Not so sure how it will affect the sound. But you can try and see and share your experience with us.
hi, i would like to ask, how do you know that your paper membrane is broken?? you mean that its tear or something like that?? and i want to ask if i use cellophane or scotch tape, its mean that i don't need to change them since they're tape and don't break easily right??
If it's torn you will be able to visibly see it. And your dizi won't sound. If you use cellophane tape, it will last much longer and won't tear so easily.
Hallo everyone! Can you please help me? I got my first dizi a few days ago, and at first, I had covered the hole with cellophane tape. That sounded pretty good, once I had figured out how to blow. So I know the flute is basically okay. But now I have put on the membrane, like the video says, and now it sounds more like a duck with a cold. Can any of you guess what I did wrong? I did pay attention to the direction of the fibres, so that can't be it....
Congrats on your first dizi. Try wetting the membrane a little - just a little - and stretch it taut - then let it dry and try again. It will sound better.
Yes, I do that too, sometimes. It is easier to maintain too. Just peel off old one and stick on new one. With dimo you need special glue and maintainenance of the dimo.
If you don't cover the hole, you won't be able to make any sound. It is just like the western recorder that has a hole underneath but it has to be covered at all times. The membrane has to be used (and never ever use cellophane tape as it is too thick) as it is very thin and allows the air to vibrate it like how singers vibrate their vocal cords to create a vibrato effect.
You use the hole to change the pitch of the flute. Covering the hole makes it higher or deeper pitch. Some people leave it open and place their thumb over it and change tones as they play.
@@bumblegiveseventyeight9686 Yes, G dizi is shorter and therefore higher in pitch. C (and D) is longer and lower in pitch. This video demonstrates the differences: ua-cam.com/video/UGBp3Whxi2w/v-deo.html
@@PaulChin20 Thank you so much for your response. I'm finding your videos very useful. I'm getting my first dizi (G) in about a week so I'm trying to gather so much information as possible before it gets here.
Hi, you can buy on ebay, just search for dimo glue, or, dimo gelatin, or dimo ejiao. However, you can also use a glue stick if you do not have the glue :)
@@ESRPRODUCTIONS Supposedly, for an expert player, the membrane (dimo) produces a unique dizi sound. But for me, I find cellophone tape sounds just as good - hahaha.
PLEASE HELP I USED ONE PIECE OF SCOTCH TAPE BUT IT SOUNDS BAD..WHY? I TRIED 2 PIECES BUT STILL SOUNDS BAD..WHAT DO I DO..SOUNDS AIRY AND WEAK NOT GRAINY
@@MrAL19 the way you breath might be wrong( your mouth movements ) or the quality of your flute isn't that good or you didnt out the membrane right on...
@@realcolifetina1871 You could try either G or D. G is shorter in length but higher pitched. Whereas, the D is longer in length but lower pitched. For small hands, the G is easier. There are many low cost dizis around maybe you can buy both. One G and one D dizi for her.
@@lovelygab91 A common mistake is to try to close the holes with the fingertips. That makes it difficult to reach all the holes comfortably. The correct technique for dizi is that you can use any part of the finger to close the holes. That makes it easier to reach any hole.
@@lovelygab91 You need to experiment with the right spot of the finger. If the first phalange (the topmost part of the 1st finger) fails, try gently sliding down to the second phalange of the finger.
Damn im struggling to close that freakin hole thinking that it is another hole fingering.. What's the point of making hole when we'll eventually close it damn.. Hahhahahahahba
Thank you so much, finally a clear simple video on how to use the membrane.
Hi AafkeArt, Thanks so much for watching my videos. Glad you found it useful!
@@PaulChin20 if you don't cover it, will you still be able to play the dizu?
Just a note: if you use cellophane tape rather than dimo membrane you won't get the traditional dizi sound; you'll get a standard 6-hole flute sound. The membrane is intended to vibrate a bit, and gives the dizi that unique sound. In addition one can use a glue stick, but it's not the same as dimo glue which dries hard. Most dizi come with dimo included but if not, one should be able to find it reasonably cheap. The average cost of a dizi and all supplies is far less than the cost of most other musical instruments. A beginners dizi can cost from $10 to $30 (professional instruments are of course more). That is dirt cheap for a musical instrument. If one has to pay $5 for a dimo stick, that's still dirt cheap. : )
Thanks for the video. It showed essentials of unpacking the membrane that one would not figure out without instruction.
Thanks for the sharing Snoots!
Thanks snoot , I did notice a difference.
I used electrical tape with sticky side facing out so I would not damage the wood. When I moved or stretched the tape (a little) I thought do was different but I have never played any instrument so I was not sure.
Your comment has confirmed that I was correct not to stick the tape . I will try to buy membrane material for the correct sound.
I am about to buy a $200 dizi or flute ? That is also a staff/sword and spear so the little price of the membrane is nothing if I really want to play nice music.
Thank you again ( how can anyone make an instrument this cheap and be so nice 😁?)
Just found membrane on eBay 5 pieces for €3.45 🤣😂👍
Glue €2.40 🤣👍
TYSMMMMM
I read in a comment here or on another video, if you cover the hole with a strip of grocery store plastic bag, then tape it down tight on all 4 sides, it sounds very close to having a traditional dimo across it. It works very well, at least for practicing and learning
Hahaha, yes you are right. I myself, use cellophane tape - it sounds good enough for me.
I bought my first Dizi at a friend's music store in Vietnam today. Your videos are so helpful. You must be a great teacher, very patient 😊
Thanks Heinrich. Enjoy your new dizi!
when you do the best most perfect membrane application EVER… then realize you put it on the wrong hole 😭
It is the correct hole Tiffany. The second hole from the edge. The 1st hole is the blow hole, the 2nd hole is the membrane hole.
Thank you so much for the demonstration, sir.. It was very helpful.. I will try to apply this technique to place the Dimo membrane to the membrane hole in my flute too, sir.. Thanks again.. Your explanation was simple and really easy to catch.. Great job, sir.. I really appreciate your effort to share the knowledge with people around.. Keep doing such kind of beneficial videos, sir..👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊
Welcome Parames! Thanks for watching my videos!
I've been looking at buying a dizi from Amazon -- one that seems well made, comes in a choice of keys, includes a hard carrying case and a bag for the assembled instrument, a packet of dimo, and a gelatin block. I couldn't tell from the illustrations which hole was to to covered with the dimo and which was for blowing, but you've made it clear. For the price, I'm now certain I'll get one -- black bamboo in key of C, the tonal range I've loved for more than half a century.
I've wanted to play a flute since I was a small child, but could never afford the complicated metal/mechanical Western flutes (even a student instrument is hundreds of dollars); I have a ceramic one of the five-hole variety, but could never consistently get a tone from it (probably a combination of incorrect embrasure and a too-soft edge on the blow hole). I bought a book twenty years or so ago about making a flute from plastic pipe, but never got around to building one. Recently, I've been wavering between a shakuhachi and a dizi, but I prefer a transverse instrument with a full scale, so the dizi wins (and costs half as much for a beginner instrument as even the cheap plastic shakuhachi I've seen).
Thank you, i was putting my dimo wrong, it had a screeching sound, but after this tutorial the dizi finally sounds like a dizi.
Glad to hear that!
Спасибо большое за вашу помощь. Вы первый кто смог понятно объяснить.)))
Great video!! Thank you for a clear explanation and also showing alternatives.
This is great....glad I came across your video. Was clueless how it was supposed to be used
Thanks for watching my videos, Serena!
Thank you so much for this video it has helped my confusion. I've just got a flute today :)
Welcome Malachi. Enjoy your new dizi.
Thank you sir for telling the alternative method to covered the 2nd hole
You are welcome. Thanks for watching my videos!
This is really helpful, til you find out the glue(Ejiao) is more expensive than the beginners flute.
You can use glue stick instead of ejiao
Jᴜɪᴋᴏ Pʜᴀɴɢ it came with my 70¥ flute lol
lol I got two solid glues.
@@PaulChin20 Thank you !
@@PaulChin20 can I use cellophane or scotch tape if i ran out of membrane to cover the hole?
Thank you for the video! I was able to successfully put the membrane :) just got my dizi yesterday! Still trying to master the blowing haha
Well done Barbara and congrats on your new dizi. Here is a complete playlist for my dizi videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLPgAYdt-lXo3wgFMGlTVt3KT6aWU9npcO.html
i was getting mad becouse i coulnd't understand why the dizi was doing that horrible sound. now i get it. i love u xD
So calming voice you have!
Thanks Silvia!
Excellent video - glad I came across it, Good English instructions, plenty of alternatives-- but I blew my ear drums when you clang the Flute on the table surface
Thanks for watching my video :)
thank you very much, i dont know what my flute called cuz it has extra hole, and i watch this video and i found that this is a membrane hole, very useful video thank you
Hi Zenju, you are most welcome! Thanks!
omg, i tried covering that hole with my pointy finger and then I wondered why I couldn't reach it
You can use a cellophane tape to cover it. Thanks for watching my videos and enjoy your dizi!
you can also us cigarette papers (rolling tobacco paper),or the blank pages of a bible.
Thanks for the tip!
I can't imagine using a page from the bible on this.. is it okay to use thin tape?
Is there a noticeable difference in the sound?
When I have to change dimo? How long time can I have one dimo??
I just got my dizi and I didn't get the glue with it! I got worried but your video was really helpful! thank you! ^-^
Thanks Mimi, glad that you found my video helpful. Wish you all the best in your dizi playing!
Paul Chin thank you! I've used the glue stick it worked out well! I'll practice everyday!
It would be nice if you could make tutorials for some songs! There aren't any good tutorials on UA-cam!
Hi, thanks for watching my videos. I have some videos on some simple songs. Here is the complete dizi video playlist : goo.gl/vH2EVV
Thank you so much, it was really helpful.
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
what is the name of your dizi? where can I buy it?
Thank you so much.
Welcome Mert!
Thank you very much !
You are welcome Melanie!
Good tutorial.. but can you explain me about the dizi please? I bought the bitter one and it's cheaper than the usual. What's the different with the expensive one? Does the sound is bad the bitter one?
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing😊
You are welcome Tishant!
you're so helpful!!
Thank you for watching my videos. Enjoy your dizi :)
Good job..like it...👍👍👍🔝🔝🔝💯💯💯😍😍😍
Thanks Alang!
Thank you,thank you...☺️☺️☺️☺️
Thank you so much! Now, I'm just left wondering when and how often I will have to replace the membrane. Will it be obviously nonfunctional, or will it become gradually to the point of repair?
When the membrane tears, you need to replace it. If it loosens you get an ugly sound - you will know when you hear it. The membrane also is visibly loose on inspection. Just dab some water to around the hole of the membrane to wet it then stretch it taut and let it dry.
Thank you so much! easy!
Welcome Cicero!
Is there any difference in sound using those two tipes of glue?
For me I could not hear any differences. In fact, I just use a cellophane tape.
You r honest man..❤❤❤
Thanks Roshan!
✌️ 謝謝你
You are welcome, Richard!
If you don't have erjiao you can find a Chinese doctor, he can provide it. It's an herb used for treating bleeding after pregnancy. Probably a good idea to tell the doctor what you intend to do with it.
Thanks for the tip Rob!
lol the ending xD. thanks for the tips sir, like ur video
Thanks for watching my videos Muhammad Fajri!
感谢!!!
别客气
Hi! Where do I buy this flute from?
My flute and table is burning, did i do something wrong?
Hi, sorry i don't quite understand your question. Do you mean to say your flute and table caught fire?
+Paul Chin it sounds like he’s just messing with you, ignore his comment. great video though!
Hahaha, it's ok, thanks for watching my videos :)
@@bertkatana521 ewww
And when will it should replace with the new one?
If the membrane breaks or if the sound quality via that membrane isn't good anymore
I just bought dizi and it finally came but i wanna practice didnt know i need to do this No wonder i cant produce any sound 😂btw thank u
Welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. Enjoy your dizi!
What is tho Scale of dizi flute from bottom to top.
Why it's very long from Blowing hole, is that anu ise of long size? PL REPLY
Hi, It is about 2 octaves, but the higher octaves is harder to hit. You can checkout my explanation here pauldizi.blogspot.com/2016/09/7-notes-of-first-octave.html
@@PaulChin20 I can play 2 octave in Indian flute (bansuri)
@@PaulChin20 I want to make E bass (when upper three hole close it sounds E) dizi flute, I made India flute nut want to try this one Can you Help me Please 🙏
Why doesn't mine make any sound? Did I apply it wrong? I did not remove some water before applying the gel.
Try watching this video: ua-cam.com/video/7wmAxgFJKtk/v-deo.html
Why is the hole clogged? I would like to know :)
is it like cigarette paper?
greetings I bougth a dizi flute and Your tutorial is pretty good thank you
Thanks for watching Alan. Glad you like it!
we could make friends I'm come from mexico add me if you have either facebook or phone whats app
Thanks Alan! Enjoy your dizi :)
I received the glue Ejiao but no membrane material ?
I did not want to damage the wood or permanently stick celotape so I used electrical tape, but I turned the sticky side of the tape outward and made a full band around the dizi .
It stays in place like a elastic band.
This way I can remove it when I get the correct material.
I don't know if this is unnecessary but I want to protect the dizi.
Thank you for explaining the glue !
I did not know what this item was for 🤔🤣.
I practice a little each day,
Please can you show which fingers should cover the holes ?
谢谢，新年快乐
Xièxiè, xīnnián kuàilè
The cellophane tape won't damage the dizi. In fact, when you apply the membrane later, you may need to dab some water around it. Also, when the membrane becomes loose, you may want to dab a little water to wet the ejiao and then pull the membrane tight. As for the fingering, here is the full playlist for learning dizi: ua-cam.com/play/PLPgAYdt-lXo3wgFMGlTVt3KT6aWU9npcO.html
When I got my flute I didn’t understand what the membrane paper was?. I thought it was to keep out the damp from the box. I thought you had to put your finger over the hole and then stretch to the other holes. Very helpful video thanks.
Thanks, when do i have to change dimo?
It it is not broken there is no need to change it. Alternatively you can also use cellophane tape. Thanks for watching my videos!
How much tape (measurement) should we use?
Just about enough to cover the hole. Probaly around an inch long.
QUESTION: what is the purpose of gluing the membrane in DIZI? im just curious :)
I think it would not produce a sound without a membrane. Also, the membrane affects the characteristic of the sound produced.
Do you have to repeat this process every time? Or can you leave it on?
Hi Lovey, You only need to do it once and leave it on.
Is there any drawback in using cellophane tape? If it is so easy to use, why should we make it hard using the first method?
No drawbacks - I mostly use cellophane tape - it lasts longer than the dimo. Dimo breaks easily and you need to change it regularly. However, dizi masters prefer the dimo because of its distinctive sound which portrays the dizi's identity.
Wonderful video
Thank you!
Hello Master Paul Chin! I just want to ask you about the appearance of the membrane, I just got my dizi and I searched in google on how to put and paste the dimo. An article said that it should be stretched with wrinkles when pasting it in the dizi. but I noticed that you didn't put wrinkles in attaching your dimo but you stretched it and flatened. I am now confused. please answer me master.. . I'm so excited to play and learn it.. TTOTT
Hi BubbleGuMae, I am just a beginner learning the dizi too, hahaha. Anyway, to answer your question. So far I have not tried putting wrinkles on the dimo. Not so sure how it will affect the sound. But you can try and see and share your experience with us.
I did it with wrinkles, it sounds like its vibrating from the dimo.. it has some sharp vibrating sound when playing high notes.
Thanks BubbleGuMae for sharing the experience. I might give it try.
is it important to cover it? or you can play without covering it?
Without covering the hole, there will be no sound. The membrane or tape adds some special quality to the sound.
The glue stick didn't worked too well... I can't do any sound after / before I covered the membrane hole. Is something wrong with my dizi?
I have the same problem
I don't have the Gel... But I tried with TheGlue stick but it still dosent work...
You could try other liquid paper glue as well.
hi, i would like to ask, how do you know that your paper membrane is broken?? you mean that its tear or something like that?? and i want to ask if i use cellophane or scotch tape, its mean that i don't need to change them since they're tape and don't break easily right??
If it's torn you will be able to visibly see it. And your dizi won't sound. If you use cellophane tape, it will last much longer and won't tear so easily.
@@PaulChin20thankyou so much for your reply :)
@@briskywooclip.8646 You are welcome!
What hole do I cover and how do I find that hole
This is the picture of the hole pauldizi.blogspot.com/2016/09/4-how-to-cover-membrane-hole.html
thx for share :)
Most welcome!
Ahh thank you for this tutorial
Welcome Aygul!
Is tape a really good substitute for the membrane?
Hahaha, I have tried both and I find tape good enough for me :) Thanks for watching my videos!
Paul Chin thank you
You are most welcome, Sir. Enjoy your dizi :)
It won't sound the same. It's okay if you're waiting for a membrane order or something but the membrane makes it sound better
Thanks for the tip Rachel :)
My flute Dimo... when I blow it wont make a sound please help
Take a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/7wmAxgFJKtk/v-deo.html
Hallo everyone!
Can you please help me? I got my first dizi a few days ago, and at first, I had covered the hole with cellophane tape. That sounded pretty good, once I had figured out how to blow. So I know the flute is basically okay. But now I have put on the membrane, like the video says, and now it sounds more like a duck with a cold. Can any of you guess what I did wrong? I did pay attention to the direction of the fibres, so that can't be it....
Congrats on your first dizi. Try wetting the membrane a little - just a little - and stretch it taut - then let it dry and try again. It will sound better.
You mean that I can only put some tape in the hole instead of buy dimo and ejiao?
Yes, you could do that. I also use cellophane tape. I find it lasts longer. The dimo breaks easily.
Is it ok to use normal transparent tape to cover it?
Yes, I do that too, sometimes. It is easier to maintain too. Just peel off old one and stick on new one. With dimo you need special glue and maintainenance of the dimo.
Ah thank you very much
@@randomgazette8164 Welcome! Enjoy your dizi!
can i use the skotch tape ?
Yes, I use it too :) Thanks for watching my videos!
Why the hole is there if we need to cover it??
Good question. I have also been wondering about the same thing.
I think the membrane vibe when we blow make the sounds better and more smooth :v
i think the vibration from it make the dizi sound better
If you don't cover the hole, you won't be able to make any sound. It is just like the western recorder that has a hole underneath but it has to be covered at all times. The membrane has to be used (and never ever use cellophane tape as it is too thick) as it is very thin and allows the air to vibrate it like how singers vibrate their vocal cords to create a vibrato effect.
You use the hole to change the pitch of the flute. Covering the hole makes it higher or deeper pitch. Some people leave it open and place their thumb over it and change tones as they play.
how about If i dont have paper Membrane for my dizi
what must I use?
You could use cellophane tape. I use that too sometimes.
@@PaulChin20 Can I ask Something
what are the key differences C to G in Dizi?
its sound or something?
@@bumblegiveseventyeight9686 Yes, G dizi is shorter and therefore higher in pitch. C (and D) is longer and lower in pitch. This video demonstrates the differences: ua-cam.com/video/UGBp3Whxi2w/v-deo.html
Thank you so much I now how can I play my dizi for 3 minutes I will let it dry
i kept accidentally dabbing the mouth hole with GEL
oh gawd HAHAHAHAHAHA
I did it all right in the end tho... thankfully...
No problem. Just use a wet cloth to wipe it away. The ejiao glue is water soluble.
Do you have account facebook sir?
My membrane didn’t turn transparent , it is still white’ish ? What do I need to do
Hi Ale, the membrane is not transparent. It is ok as you described it.
@@PaulChin20 but I wasn’t sticking to the flute and it dried out like paper ... I see yours dried out transparent or am I seeing wrong ?
@@Alejandra-rw7bh You need to use water and apply the dimo glue called ejiao. Then when it dries, it will stick to the hole.
@@PaulChin20 thank you 🙏🏼
@@Alejandra-rw7bh Welcome Ale!
This might be a stupid question, but is the membrane hole always the second hole on all keys?
Yes, as far as I know, it is the second hole on all keys. On my C, D and G dizi, it is also the second hole. Thanks for watching my videos!
@@PaulChin20 Thank you so much for your response. I'm finding your videos very useful. I'm getting my first dizi (G) in about a week so I'm trying to gather so much information as possible before it gets here.
where can we buy that glue?
Hi, you can buy on ebay, just search for dimo glue, or, dimo gelatin, or dimo ejiao. However, you can also use a glue stick if you do not have the glue :)
I found some on amazon. I searched "enjiao" and found some from red music shop
Great! Enjoy your dizi.
Uncle Paul. May I know the purpose of covering the membrane hole?
The dizi will not sound if the membrane hole is not covered. For beginners you can use cellophone tape. Thanks for watching my videos!
@@PaulChin20 oh I see. What confuses me is that, there's no reason for the membrane hole to be there rite?
@@ESRPRODUCTIONS Supposedly, for an expert player, the membrane (dimo) produces a unique dizi sound. But for me, I find cellophone tape sounds just as good - hahaha.
@@PaulChin20 yes clear tape should do the trick. Hahaha.
PLEASE HELP I USED ONE PIECE OF SCOTCH TAPE BUT IT SOUNDS BAD..WHY? I TRIED 2 PIECES BUT STILL SOUNDS BAD..WHAT DO I DO..SOUNDS AIRY AND WEAK NOT GRAINY
Use only 1 piece of scotch tape. Try stretching the tape taut over the hole.
@@PaulChin20 Thank you QUESTION do you think CLING WRAP is better than tape? Because I tried short tape like you said but it doesnt sound good?
@@leif1075 Cling wrap is worth a try. Let me know how it sounds.
aa my dizi finally arrived but it sadly didn’t come with glue, so now I have to order that too and have to wait again 😢
I’ve put the membrane but there’s no sound...??
Hi Esther, you can watch my next video which teaches you how to make a sound: ua-cam.com/video/7wmAxgFJKtk/v-deo.html
a traditional way to secure the membrane on the membrane hole is to use cut garlic as glue
Thanks for the tip, Sir!
@@PaulChin20 no problem
No matter how many times I install the membrane, the flute sound like a cheap kazoo. Help
same thing here dude! x(
@@MrAL19 the way you breath might be wrong( your mouth movements ) or the quality of your flute isn't that good or you didnt out the membrane right on...
I have a bamboo flute and really shan’t to play a song and know how to hold it I already know how to play Mary had a little lamb
Mr..im ready for try..but i can not..whats wrong with me 😭
Don't worry. Try using a cellophane tape for a start. It is easier. Later, you can change to using the dimo.
I think I do something wrong un that part 😬 , thank you ^^
Welcome Jacqueline.
I thought I was watching asmr for a sec there
What happens if you don’t cover it?
No sound. You need to cover it.
Thank u
@@PaulChin20 what type of dizi do you think is good or a 12 year old girl?
@@realcolifetina1871 You could try either G or D. G is shorter in length but higher pitched. Whereas, the D is longer in length but lower pitched. For small hands, the G is easier. There are many low cost dizis around maybe you can buy both. One G and one D dizi for her.
Oh fuck I bought this instrument as a hiking instrument.
That's going to break day 1.
Also my bamboo flute has 12 holes
Ooo Sooo that’s whyyy
Thanks for watching my videos Kucing!
Sir my Dizi flute key of C didn't produce sound ☹️
You are probably blowing to fast and also your breath is not steady. Try to relax and blow gently with a steady breath.
Yes. I am learning everyday practice.. lil bit hard cos my hands are small.. I got key of C
@@lovelygab91 A common mistake is to try to close the holes with the fingertips. That makes it difficult to reach all the holes comfortably. The correct technique for dizi is that you can use any part of the finger to close the holes. That makes it easier to reach any hole.
Yes Sir that's what I did.. But when it comes to hit the G note It's hard for me to make sound using whole finger
@@lovelygab91 You need to experiment with the right spot of the finger. If the first phalange (the topmost part of the 1st finger) fails, try gently sliding down to the second phalange of the finger.
I want this guy to be my grandpa
Hahaha. Thanks for watching m videos Nut!
can i cover it with a tape? may i know pls?
Yes, you could. I also use cellophone tape to cover the membrane hole.
Hurrybup
Thanks RT
Damn im struggling to close that freakin hole thinking that it is another hole fingering.. What's the point of making hole when we'll eventually close it damn.. Hahhahahahahba
I just want to know WHY the hole exists? Why make a hole if you’re just going to cover it up?