Tutorial - how to play the xiao

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  • @grizzlybear6602
    @grizzlybear6602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Searching xiao from genshin then end up watching this lol

    • @blackfoxgames4431
      @blackfoxgames4431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol same

    • @Hafiz-mn1ug
      @Hafiz-mn1ug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same bruh

    • @Tremendouz
      @Tremendouz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have the opposite issue: I try to find videos about the xiao flute but all search results are littered with genshin stuff

    • @wtrmln187
      @wtrmln187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @solacellee
      @solacellee ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea Xiao is named after a flute. I'm here tho bc I just bought a Xiao flute. The sound is really nice

  • @matthewferry5607
    @matthewferry5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much for putting this together! My partner is named after this flute but had never gotten a noise out of it until this video.

  • @hippiechick73
    @hippiechick73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your background instruments! I have instrument acquisition syndrome. 😂

  • @Lbd.19
    @Lbd.19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “If you wanna be better in flute go swimming”
    I can’t swim 😭

    • @eidokun
      @eidokun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣

  • @breezek9556
    @breezek9556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Any way we can get another xaio video? This one really helped me to find my sound. I appreciate that greatly. There is not a lot of tutorials on the xiao unfortunately but it's such a beautiful flute. Thanks for the video 😊

    • @郭杨-n4w
      @郭杨-n4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Search Chinese 箫

  • @Sean-hv9df
    @Sean-hv9df 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a pretty nice Xiao build, may I se e what weapon and artifacts you use?

  • @fledglingrenn
    @fledglingrenn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    i just impulse bought a xiao flute and this video has helped so much - went from 0 noise to a half decent sound already

    • @TopHatNinja68
      @TopHatNinja68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good to hear I just did that I'll save this for when it gets here

    • @MindCode86
      @MindCode86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha same Impulse buy for me :D

    • @juicy_oranges5529
      @juicy_oranges5529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MindCode86 Speaking about impulse buy...
      "Man I really wanna semi-learn a new instrument, let's see what I haven't stumbled upon yet- oh, that looks nice and doesn't cost too much, guess I'm a xiao player now"

    • @timrizzo3941
      @timrizzo3941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@juicy_oranges5529 I resemble that remark! I've got so many used student grade instruments from doing this, the xiao the most recent member of that ragtag little band.

  • @lowkey-luffy6222
    @lowkey-luffy6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    anyone here tryna learn to play xiao from genshin impact lmao

    • @raichu56k
      @raichu56k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol just pulled him

    • @daybird1927
      @daybird1927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I laughed out loud because of your comment 😂
      I did come here to learn to play the flute but I'm Xiao main in Genshin

  • @emiliatokaczew8699
    @emiliatokaczew8699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So helpful! I've been trying to learn by myself for months now with very limited success and I've been getting very frustrated, but now I see I've been gripping the lower half of the flute all wrong... no wonder my hand kept cramping up, haha

  • @WanderingHermitCrab
    @WanderingHermitCrab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ordered a dizi off Amazon in C scale, but received a xiao in G scale, so now I figured I might as well learn how to play the xiao since I have it.

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps it was meant to be! The xiao is very relaxing, and much better for your posture! Hope this video helps.

    • @独木桥-h1y
      @独木桥-h1y 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Random! Hehe. I'm learning to play both dizi and xiao, both are lovely

  • @ALiberalVeteran
    @ALiberalVeteran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As soon as you said use your smile muscles, I slightly tightened those muscles and I got a loud and clear whistle lol

  • @phoenixankaa
    @phoenixankaa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow was just looking at one of these. Now that I've seen your video, I may just get it and learn from you hahaha. Thanks for the video.

  • @Scarylucas8
    @Scarylucas8 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Starting my journey today stressful but i will get it right hahaha

  • @GiuseppeDalBianco
    @GiuseppeDalBianco ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for Xiao's lesson, the sound is beautiful.
    Please can you give me some advice to buy good professional Xiao? Does it have to be bamboo or wood? An address of a good online store where to buy a professional Xiao?
    Thank you very much

  • @prism223
    @prism223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just starting out on the xiao (key of G but one of the long-narrow ones), and I'm finding it difficult to just start playing the lowest note (D), although it's easier to work down to it like you show in this video. If I try to instantly play that low D, I tend to hit the higher octave and struggle to get it back down.
    Are there some tips to be able to quickly start playing the lowest note on the xiao?

  • @samnicolson2589
    @samnicolson2589 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been looking for a flute to take backpacking with me across Europe and I've decided on the xiao. Will the life of the flute be shortened by rain and moisture? I intend on leaving it strapped to the outside of my pack

  • @beyondschool
    @beyondschool 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderfully helpful, thank you! I bought my xiao in Wudang Mountain two summers ago and have not (in Singapore or, now, China) succeeded in making the time to find a teacher who speaks English so I can learn the basics. Kind of cool that you just gave me that from the other side of the world via TH-cam. I've subscribed! :)

  • @nikkib.4506
    @nikkib.4506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Did you know you're featured on VIPKid this week? They're showing your tutorial to up to 50,000 teachers in the US who tutor kids in China via the web. Loved your video! I love learning more about my students' culture. And your tutorial is wonderful! Makes me feel like I might even be able to try playing this although I'm sure it will sound pretty bad in my hands/lips. :)

  • @MrTydin
    @MrTydin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Xiao vs shakuhachi. Whats the key differences? Im looking to invest in a wind instrument and I'm torn between these two,

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Hello, I can only tell you what I know from experience and some research. First off, the shakuhachi I have played are, I believe, 5 hole instruments, with big holes and a very difficult embouchure. The mouthpiece has a very sharp angle to it, as opposed to the xiao, which has a much gentler U shaped mouthpiece. This makes a big difference, as it is much easier to get a sound initially on the xiao.
      The modern xiao has 8 finger holes, enabling chromatic notes with less half holing, (a real trick to get those just right). Also the xiao is feather light and easy (in my opinion) to finger, making it a great choice for those of us with a tendency towards joint pain. The Shakuhachi I have personally played are much heavier, being made of root end bamboo.
      The voices of the two instruments are very different to my ears, though they can both achieve a great range of tones and, with some work, be made to sound similar. The xiao in practice is mostly quiet and contemplative, and it has a softer tone which is harder to push into those harsh regions which can be so delightfully expressive. Though I have done it and continually do so, I feel the instrument resists me a bit - it wants to whisper. The shakuhachi on the other hand is great at howling, rasping, whispering, moaning, - it's very expressive!
      But in the end I'ts a matter of what speaks to you and what you are physically able to play. There are some root end xiao sold on eason music store which seem like a cool kind of meeting of both worlds - i know winson liao makes them too, though his site is in chinese and was difficult for me to navigate. His work seems like it's the best in the world that I know of though.
      Listen to this - www.talesoftheboatman.com/track/the-wild-man-suite - on this recording I have pushed the xiao as far as I can, I am very satisfied that such a cheap and simple seeming flute could do so much for me. I love this thing! (Xiao is interspersed throughout, I'd be honored if you would give the whole thing a go!)
      Also, and importantly, a good shakuhachi cost approx. 1 bajillion USD. This xiao I am playing was 45 or so. A really nice one would be 200.
      Hope this helps,
      Chris

    • @MrTydin
      @MrTydin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for the reply!

    • @alexboardman4613
      @alexboardman4613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was fortunate enough to come across a flute maker named Erik, he makes beautiful, high quality bamboo flutes using the same scale as the shakuhachi (and many others) so you get a very similar sound, but the flutes he makes use the same ''mouth piece'' as a standard Xiao, so its kind of the best of both worlds. Awesome sound and its much easier to play. Check out his channel and website at Eriktheflutemaker. :)

    • @archAdrian2024
      @archAdrian2024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      (Boat)man, I can't believe I found you... Can't send words, they're not enough.

    • @YYwb
      @YYwb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tales of the Boatman 1 bajillion USD Lol

  • @giannagiavelli5098
    @giannagiavelli5098 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what are all the holes after the fingersf for? tuning with bands?

  • @1folho
    @1folho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @joelmontgomery3242
    @joelmontgomery3242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, do you have any suggestions where to buy a good quality Xiao? Dealers, companies or makers? I am finding it hard to find a good one.

  • @zihenglu4344
    @zihenglu4344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Try Xiao with the key G if you just start, it's easier

  • @IpsilonVr
    @IpsilonVr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Thanks for this great video! I have started to play the Xiao recently (in F). As I play other types of flutes, I did not have much difficulty with getting the sound out of the flute with the low notes. What I struggle with are the higher notes. How do you do octave jumps? Unlike the recorder, I do not see that you have to half-open the thumb hole, so is it only a question of air pressure? How "tight" the air flow is? Thanks for your help!

  • @luism.vegal.9760
    @luism.vegal.9760 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    una duda ¿cuantos hoyos riene esa flauta?
    ¿y cuanto mide en total se ve muy larga? me gusto comonsuena

  • @maxtofone
    @maxtofone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for this intro video on how to play the Xiao... I have a couple of questions:
    1) Which key do you recommend for a beginner between the traditional F and G?
    2) Can you suggest where to purchase a good quality Xiao for a beginner.
    Many thanks and kind regards, Max T

  • @DiazJusto
    @DiazJusto 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @bobprolman4169
    @bobprolman4169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saw this and we’ll done… I’m looking to add the Xiao to my playing (doing NAF, Quena, and Anasazi so far… ) Any advice on how to find/buy a quality Xiao? I’m in WA state….

  • @ByCoreyLaury
    @ByCoreyLaury 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im not sure if I'm doing it right? When I just play the piece that you have to assemble to the xiao I get a tone! But when I assemble it and even have my hands positioned like yours, same angle too! I hardly get a tone.
    I bought the oriental sanctuary Xiao in the key of G off of Amazon.
    I notice mine has 3 holes, then 4 holes and then 2 pairs of 3 holes side by side at the bottom?
    www.amazon.com/dp/B072JB4KS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_Q6K0519F4GZ4NFEXGX2R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

  • @evelynabston7137
    @evelynabston7137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tutorial for the Xiao. I am getting mine in a couple of weeks. this will help me a lot. Do you have any resources for music?

  • @ketsohuang6663
    @ketsohuang6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    簫 尺八 都是同一種樂器,不分幾孔。尺八 指長度,簫 指音色材質的。

  • @-charlie-
    @-charlie- ปีที่แล้ว

    So i don't have a Xiao but i do have a Dongxiao, But i'm wondering why i mostly feel like i'm going to pass out when i play for even just a bit but when i play my Hulusi i don't feel like i'm going to pass out? (If it is how i breathe then how do i make it better?)

  • @pageeric3125
    @pageeric3125 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting a sound from the xiao is not a problem for me. The problem is that fingering any holes begins to make the sound go away. After a few holes, the sound goes away. It's like a clogged trumpet. I assume I am doing something wrong, since I have tried this scores of times over the past few months. Can anyone help? Thank you : )

  • @Wolfger13
    @Wolfger13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for this tutorial!
    Greetings from Russia! =)

  • @VinnySplendor
    @VinnySplendor ปีที่แล้ว

    This confused me so bad because I realized the only way to get that pinky hole was to play with my hands reversed from a norma flute.

  • @yuexiachou29
    @yuexiachou29 ปีที่แล้ว

    what would be a good beginner xiao to buy in the U. S.

  • @gregdavies5796
    @gregdavies5796 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to say thanks for this. I just got my Xiao today and of course was frustrated as just the sound of silence, so onto the web and blessings from on high and I found you and now I can start to make a note. But I have gone over your video at least four times so this is so timely and I am grateful. Really instructive. I need the technical stuff of the lips etc. Great!

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are most welcome. Feel free to ask any questions or suggest what you need help on for the next video!

  • @UwUnium
    @UwUnium 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Recently got my first Xiao. Thanks for taking me into the good direction with your advices

  • @craigcurry848
    @craigcurry848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info but it’s almost unless to a beginner because they can’t see your fingering. Thank you tho for the video.

  • @finnthedoctor
    @finnthedoctor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for uploading this! I'm curious, what're the holes on the third section for? I can't find an answer anywhere, it's driving me nuts.

  • @acrobbins3602
    @acrobbins3602 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude, you're a fkn excellent teacher! Thanks so much! I've had this xiao for eons and was never comfortable with it till watching this video. Now I can finally play. Yay life!

  • @coreytaylor8897
    @coreytaylor8897 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this helped me so hard.. you are the only one who did tutorial like this on Xiao who is not in asian language xD thanks to have done this tutorial because i asked a question you are a really nice guy :)

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for you kind words, I'm very happy to have helped you.

  • @samtalbot93
    @samtalbot93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apologies if I missed it, but do you have any tips for reliably changing between octaves; the only way I can find at the moment is to blow harder, and that ends up sounding screechy at best

    • @milkoohun
      @milkoohun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah! i came here to see if he explains so too, but guess we'll have to figure out ourselves,,

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a tough one! I would say to remember to relax your lips and not strain them, and that, done properly, you should be able to get the second octave without blowing harder. It's all a matter of a very small, very focused airstream coming from your lips. Try by starting with closed lips, and open them as little as humanly possible at first, this will increase the speed at which the air emerges from your mouth and overblow the flute into the second octave without additional effort from the diaphragm. Also, if your fingers don't have a great seal on the holes this can lead to losing the second octave as well. Good luck!

    • @milkoohun
      @milkoohun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TalesoftheBoatman thanks for the comment, wow, im trying now and i really can notice what you said. thanks again!

  • @sebastiandeases1139
    @sebastiandeases1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm literally cover the holes but keep hearing the same note how do I play different notes

  • @fluteshop6439
    @fluteshop6439 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Thanks for the video, I have one question: it seems that on my Xiao flute it's impossible to play one note, not even with half holing this note is possible.
    Let's say all notes closed = Root note (let's say it's a D), then it is impossible to play the major 7th, which would be a C# note. Because all holes open = C, so I can not get the note between C and D.
    Is this a thing on all Xiao flutes, or do I have an inferior instrument? According to finger charts it should be possible to play this note, but not on my Xiao.

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      On my flute, when all holes are open the note which sounds ( b ) is one half step lower than when all notes are closed (c). As far as I understand, this half step relationship is meant to be the case on all 8 hole xiao, regardless of key. However I will say that the b (or in your case C#) is a bit flat, so it requires extra push to get the note in tune. In fact, if I don't compress the airstream and blow fast enough, it can dip into the Bflat range. So put your diaphragm into it and see what happens!

  • @CobraFast1
    @CobraFast1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one great explanation. Thank you. I’m going to order one now. Love the tone and I plan on mixing it with my guitar music. I’m really a guitarist, but interested in the xiao

  • @captebbtide
    @captebbtide 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will be of great help. I just bought a very nice, long Xiao. I'm gonna play, man!

  • @Leafie8468
    @Leafie8468 ปีที่แล้ว

    not just an up octave....but i guess for a foreigner, it's really good to know the basic scales. the xiao plays nearly 3 octaves. from the lowest sol to the forth octave 3, so that is 56712345671234567123, and some can play the third octave 45, and one hole can actually produces 3 to 4 sounds, like the lowest 5 is actually:5 , then up octave 5, then up octave 2, then third octave 5... and so on...so....you know.....

    • @Leafie8468
      @Leafie8468 ปีที่แล้ว

      and this one you're holding is only one of the formation of xiao... so you know...

  • @wilbertfernandoansany2278
    @wilbertfernandoansany2278 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want a higher tone, do we need to change our embochure??, because when i play it sometimes its high and sometimes its low depends on my mouth's shape

  • @twoowls5570
    @twoowls5570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful information, going to get my Xiao out of the closet and practice! Thank you!!!

  • @uniquefunworld8843
    @uniquefunworld8843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really like the way you teach. Very clear with details. Thank you!

  • @Riabh
    @Riabh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The flute is it tuned to C4 (low scale all holes covered)

  • @AbrahamManifestationsNow
    @AbrahamManifestationsNow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very good tutorial. 🥰

  • @emmag4355
    @emmag4355 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you give lessons?

  • @melchizedekvalentinechibue5494
    @melchizedekvalentinechibue5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please how i can get this instrument?

  • @candaceterrell2640
    @candaceterrell2640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you link your purchase?

  • @MasterWingman
    @MasterWingman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:31 hugh? it's like a weapon

  • @miaomiaochan
    @miaomiaochan ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know if you'll even see my comment, but in case you do, I just wanted to say thank you for posting a xiao lesson in English. While I can understand spoken Chinese fairly well, having grown up with a Chinese family, I know I will struggle with specialized terminology.
    By the way, you play beautifully.

  • @elizabethnagy3884
    @elizabethnagy3884 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    xiao genshin impact hole

  • @kuaihuoyu2247
    @kuaihuoyu2247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's the hole marked as F, means you will get F with that marked hole(and all following) opened, showed @0:33. Since always the hole starts of the other hand is marked, this becomes the way to define the key of Xiao, not by the root note. Same to the Chinese bamboo flute. Great vedio!

  • @askialuna7717
    @askialuna7717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the thickness of the Xiao make a noticeable difference?
    I ask because I get one that is a bit thicker and longer than a standard bamboo Xiao.
    It has an average 2.5 cm diameter and 79 cm long, mine is a G one. The bamboo is not so dark, but medium brown something grayish.
    I'm just worried that my xiao sounds a bit wrong, because that size.
    I have not ordered on eBay or Amazon, so I do not get Xiao that has a crack.
    But that's exactly what happened to me and the Shop sent me a new one :-) and I can keep the other Xiao.
    I noticed that because I had placed both Xiaos next to each other.

  • @5DLit
    @5DLit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, ive got the F same as you, your explanation of the C really helps. I dont read music i play by ear. What would be a good song i could learn to start with?

  • @JullianChampenois
    @JullianChampenois 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris! Thank you for this nice video. I bought a xiao 2 days ago, it's a 6 holes flute in F. On the upper side, the 5 holes are aligned, the last hole is centered. The problem is my right hand is suffering, it is very difficult to get the little finger to the last hole. I can still exchange it and I tried a similar flute in G, so it's shorter, but it doesn't sound as good as the one I have. As a guitarist, I know it can be painful to start practicing an instrument. But it seems so comfortable on your video, even if you have a very long flute. Is it normal to endure some pain in the wrist in the first days/weeks? I looked various videos to be sure I had a good posture, but it's still very difficult. Playing on the G was very easy for my right hand. Thank you in advance!

  • @TV-og5en
    @TV-og5en 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get this Xiao?

  • @xshiromorix
    @xshiromorix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently got a xiao (F key), and I love the sound of it, but I'm having an absolute hell of a time with that right pinky finger. I have fairly small hands. Even using piper's grip, I can juuuust cover the hole, but it leaves my wrist bent quite uncomfortably, and the note produced is very temperamental. I've tried shifting the position of my right thumb, which helped a little, but I'm thinking there has to be a better way. I just don't know what it is. I need to figure something out because, as it is, I'm left with a note smack in the middle of my scale that I can't reliably produce (seven fingers down, left thumb lifted SOL/5)

  • @daybird1927
    @daybird1927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a xiao... but as I watch the video, I'm realising that I'm used to having my right hand at the top and left at the bottom as it doesn't matter with a tin whistle but xiao has a pinky hole and my pinky is on the other side of the flute. I guess I have about a week or so before my xiao arrives to practice to have my hands the other way around...

  • @insertcalamity7961
    @insertcalamity7961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you buy it at?

  • @amberstreetfilms
    @amberstreetfilms ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really good!

  • @olkapolka99
    @olkapolka99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any resources for how to play the top/ 3rd octave? Trying to figure out the harmonics on my xiao....

  • @datguitar361
    @datguitar361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ooh! I love the braille analysis, I am blind and read braille daily so I know exactly what you're talking about. Love your videos. Love the xiao very much.

  • @Tweedolin
    @Tweedolin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, thanks a lot for this very easy to understand vid. I am a long experienced musician with string intruments
    and like to start now with xiao after regarding lots of shakuhashi. Where did you buy your instruments ?
    I dont like to invest not more than about 300. Thank you.

  • @terrybradley8297
    @terrybradley8297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you tell me more about how to purchase the flute your using? I think it's nice and would like to look into getting one.

  • @greggmciver5598
    @greggmciver5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for teaching us. Could you post a fingering guide, like what holes do I cover to play G#, etc.

  • @lemur2995
    @lemur2995 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, nice tutorial :)
    Do you have any fingering chart for G key Xiao flute? And do you have any other guidance? Because i bought my first G key Xiao flute but i dont know from where to start.
    Thank you!

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      wks1412.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/dizi-and-xiao-fingering-chart20141.jpg This will give you the notes. I will try to make another video soon with scales etc.

    • @lemur2995
      @lemur2995 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good idea. Thank you!

    • @lsmith145
      @lsmith145 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice... I have a G key Xiao as well.

    • @michaelbryant2809
      @michaelbryant2809 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I'm a new subscriber. Very cool channel! Just got a Xiao (keyG) would love to see that follow up video with scales etc., or perhaps a point in the right direction if you know any good resources for this instrument. :D

  • @d200sax5
    @d200sax5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much good xiao?

  • @greggmciver5598
    @greggmciver5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. What I need is a figuring guide...like how do I play B flat F sharp and the other chromatic notes.

  • @timrizzo3941
    @timrizzo3941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for that description of the embouchure ! Based on how it's described in other resources I've found, I was able to get a sound out of my xiao(G) very quickly, but found my results inconsistent, particularly with lower notes. In applying your suggestions, my tone improved immediately and I've found my results a lot more consistent across its range. Best way to describe it is the sweet spot is much larger- specifically aiming for a 'flat blade' of air whose angle you fine tune was the eureka moment for me.

  • @hannahcartwright8500
    @hannahcartwright8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiya I have a xiao in G and I’m struggling with the spacing on the first 3 notes as I don’t think my hands are big enough to properly cover the first three with one hand and am having to use my other do you have any advice?

  • @DonnyDaison
    @DonnyDaison 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tutorial, am I supposed to do anything with the group of holes on the lower 3rd portion of the flute? as there are extra holes below all of the holes for the finger positions that are shown in the video.

  • @captainwormburner
    @captainwormburner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the notes on this instrument? Trying to find a chart but it's not easy to find for some reason

  • @77MyEsha
    @77MyEsha 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I'm thinking of buying a Xiao. Ideally I would like an F as I really love the deeper tone. Can you tel me if there is much of a difference in the spacing of the holes between a G and an F, as I have relatively smallish hands? Also would you mind giving me the link to the one you bought please? Thank

    • @kaynehomusic6928
      @kaynehomusic6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have small hands, I think a G key is a better choice.

  • @alba.c.6512
    @alba.c.6512 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ojalá tuviera subtítulos en español 😖

  • @skellez83
    @skellez83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I found that I need a LOT of air to play only a few notes...what am I doing wrong? The notes sound ok but I doubt they require so much air. Many thanks.

    • @skellez83
      @skellez83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It does help, even though I recognized it as the main problem. But still, it is hard to find the right spot, to know what makes it the right one, and to reproduce it each time. It is difficult to make progress not knowing what would make me progress. :)

  • @Alexander-sq1ps
    @Alexander-sq1ps 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris! Thank you for this video! May I ask you where you bought this particular Xiao in the video? I am interested in getting one and I like the sound of the one you have there :) Cheers!

  • @WanderingHermitCrab
    @WanderingHermitCrab 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ordered a dizi off Amazon in C scale, but received a xiao in G scale, so now I figured I might as well learn how to play the xiao since I have it.

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It must have been meant to be. The xiao is certainly better for your posture!

  • @djcurry4445
    @djcurry4445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was helpful. Thanks for taking the time

  • @Angel-yl1ck
    @Angel-yl1ck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your tutorial. I love to listen to Chinese flute, and just bought this type because i love it's sound. Your tutorial will help very much, and i will be using it as a learning tool for sure.

  • @独木桥-h1y
    @独木桥-h1y 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your video, it's really helpful!

  • @pajamasflannel
    @pajamasflannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you clean that mostly closed, blown end, flute? The open ended ones seem easier in that respect. No?

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A stick and a cloth! Yes it's hard to clean!

  • @JuliusUnique
    @JuliusUnique 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey, thanks for the video! I have one question thoough: My "xiao flute G" only has 2 Front-holes in the upper part and 3 front-holes in the lower part, so 2 less holes than you, why is that?

    • @june6385
      @june6385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The traditional Xiao is six holes, only after the improvement has the present eight holes.Most of the players use the eight holes,which is easier to play.

  • @JuliusUnique
    @JuliusUnique 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I play notes like A#? I see pics where the 2nd top-hole is open but I dont have a 2nd top-hole since my xiao flute only has 5 holes on top...

    • @NonOfYourRizznessSir
      @NonOfYourRizznessSir 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same :(

    • @JuliusUnique
      @JuliusUnique 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NonOfYourRizznessSir I figured out that if you blow faster in it you can jump one octave higher
      C=
      C#=x x-x|xxx
      D= x x-x|xxc
      D#= x x-x|xxo
      E= x x-x|xco
      F= x x-x|xoo
      F#= x x-x|ooo
      G= x x-c|ooo
      G#= x x-o|ooo
      A= x o-x|xxx
      A#=x o-x|ooo
      H= o x-x|ooo
      B= o o-o|ooo
      C=o o-o|ooo (blow a bit stronger)
      ------------------------
      Blow much stronger to jump an octave
      C#= x x-x|xxx
      D#=x x-x|xxo
      F= x x-x|xoo
      ...

  • @oceanlive100
    @oceanlive100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi chris this is simon from israel. few years ago bought a xiao in london. saw your video.thank you very helpfull tips. i noticed that im missingthe hole between the ring finger and the pinki finger. could you please give me your opinion on this. thank oyu and be blessed. simon

    • @kaynehomusic6928
      @kaynehomusic6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems that that is a 6-holes version of Xiao. Basically it's the same instrument, just with fewer finger holes. That is the traditional version of Xiao, no worry. Just you may find it harder to stretch for the lowest 2 finger holes.

  • @robabnawaz
    @robabnawaz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    using the "Smile musceles" was really a good help, thank u.

  • @polymix2971
    @polymix2971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    To clarify the mouth position, make sure the open rectangular part that is pressed against your mouth is airtight, that's why you press it against your lips so it would cover the gap and would leave only the top part open where the air is blown in.

    • @felykz
      @felykz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, that instantly fixed the sound i was producing and i am now able to produce a clear note, it really helped!!

  • @Oliver-ww4eh
    @Oliver-ww4eh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is F major the lowest key for this flute? I'm looking for a very low toned Xiao.

    • @pageeric3125
      @pageeric3125 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Boatman, I too would greatly appreciate it if you could help with this question.
      Also, does it matter whether a beginner starts with an F or G xiao? Are there other keys?
      Thank you : )

    • @kaynehomusic6928
      @kaynehomusic6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No. There are lower tones like in E, in D or even in C. For C Xiao, the lowest note is G. However, it is very uncommon to have these kind of Xiao, and you have to really stretch your fingers to control it, usually they are for advanced players. I personally own a D key Xiao. For keys in D and C or even lower, you require a custom made service.

    • @pageeric3125
      @pageeric3125 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kayne, Thank you. I have watched some videos for beginners in English and Chinese, and I am having a problem so basic that they don't even cover it. Maybe you can help? I can get a decent tone with no fingering, but then each hole I cover makes it more and more likely the sound will just go away entirely. Four holes is max, and rare. Any thoughts on what is going on here? Thank you : )

    • @kaynehomusic6928
      @kaynehomusic6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Usually we call the lowest finger hole the 1st, then 2nd 3rd so on, finally the one at the top (controlled by thumb) is 6th or 8th (depends on the model), also we call the pose which you hold the Xiao with right hand down as 正手 (normal position) and left hand down as 反手 (reverse position).

    • @kaynehomusic6928
      @kaynehomusic6928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you are referring to 4 holes at upper part which controlled by one hand (the upper hand). Usually that's the basic tones to practice for beginners. For lower tones, you should breath deeper and imagine you are blowing nearer you, and going a little bit (a little bit referring to about 1mm or less in reality, but you should imagine so when practice) downward, so that the air would flow more inside of the Xiao.

  • @askialuna7717
    @askialuna7717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there really a difference whether the Xiao is wrapped with threads or wire?

  • @TheWanderer0110
    @TheWanderer0110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    first of thank you for the video,
    secondly ive baught a xiao F key but i have 4 weird holes at the verry end of the flute on the bottom side, i have no clue wy they are there..

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! They are tuning holes, or vent holes I believe they are called, and can be utterly ignored!

  • @weemarky
    @weemarky 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello what key would you think is best to a complete beginner.Thanks Marc

    • @TalesoftheBoatman
      @TalesoftheBoatman  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, It depends what music you plan on playing. I think G (lowest note D) xiao are the most commonly, but I usually play an F (lowest note C) because it fits in with the music I play and with the tunings I use on my various instruments. Celtic music, lots of chinese music (except when playing with a guqin) would be best suited to a G key xiao.

  • @felipesigne901
    @felipesigne901 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video, many thanks