EMTV Ep 27 - How to Fix Dimo (Flute Membrane)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- We're back from our holiday break to bring you another helpful tutorial! This time on EMTV, we will be teaching you how to fix the Dimo (pronounced as Dee - Mo).
Ever wondered why the Dizi sounds like there's a special "vibration" to it's tone? Ever wondered why the Dizi's color stands out so much from other similar instruments like the western flute? Ever wondered why flautist try to look for the "chinese" sound in a Dizi? It's all because of the Dimo!
Watch now to learn how you can achieve the best sound and color for your dizi! Featuring Sung Wah and a first-time-appearance, our dizi instructor.. Kok Wee!!
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Never thought that the wrinkles was necessary 😂 whenever I put dimo I used to do a perfect and smooth surface because I thought that's better, glad I've watched this video
thank you so much for the tips after watching this video i no longer sounded like a car with bad breaks thank you
2:09 that's pure ASMR going on there...
oh my! We didn't even realise it, even our editing guy didn't think of it this way. Now we can't watch it the same way haha!
Thank you for making this! I appreciate the subtitles as well - it helps me make sure I do things accurately!
Glad it was helpful! :)
FINALLY! Applied a new dimo yesterday, and just about nailed it!! Very even pleats, almost perfectly perpendicular to the length of the flute. And it sounds right (to my ear) from the get go as soon as I start playing. Before I had to adjust it a bit every time to get it to sound right. :D
I've been using Elmer's glue stick to apply it. I rub it around the hole, then lick my fingers and rub it around more to get it moister and less stiff. Works GREAT, and is pretty much the same as using the traditional hide glue. I don't see how it could possibly affect the sound. It's also very easy to remove. Just, again, lick my fingers and rub the glue. It comes back loose quite easily, and cleans off quite easily.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. It really helped me "get it." The damned flute came with NO instructions as to how to apply the dimo. Nor did it even say what that package of membrane was for. I had no idea. HECK! The first time I put one on, I didn't realize it was a tube and you're supposed to cut it open, so I ended up with a double layer dimo. LOL
Great!
Same got a flute with no instructions, thanks for the tip!
I had used gluestick in the past also. The hardest thing for me is to get the membrane the right tightness. Not too loose, or it sounds like a kazoo; not to tight, or there is no "edge" to the tone of the flute. As the water dries, the membrane seems to tighten. I'm going to follow some of the tips in this video.
Thank you. I just bought a dizi, but it came with no instructions as to how to apply the dimo. So at first I didn't cut the tube open and simply glued it on as-is, two layers of dimo. It was REALLY buzzy.
Also, I didn't realize the dimo grain needed to be in the same direction as the grain of the bamboo
I don't want to waste another dimo right now, as I get used to playing the dizi. Later I'll take this one off and put a new one on properly. I particularly found it interesting that he pre-wrinked the dimo before applying it. I can see how that would help getting the proper wrinkles in the dimo.
Again, thank you.
Glad that helped!
@@EasonMusic PLEASE HELP my.dimo fell apart after just a week..I used scotch tape.as.soemone suggested but it sounds airy and not grainy or full..I tried two pieces of scotch tape but still sounds weak and not grainy?? Why??!
Thank you. This exactly what I wanted to know.
We’re happy that this helped you out! :)
Beautiful Instrument, mine now sounds awesome thanks to this video cos I had no idea what the paper was :/ I thought it was a rizzla at first...but awesome video and lovely tune at the end!
Glad it helped!
@@EasonMusic Can you HELP please?? I put scotch tape one piece as suggested by another teacher but it sounds airy and too soft and not the characteristic grainy sound..I tried two pieces and still bad..What can I do?
@@leif1075 Hello! If you're a beginner player using scotch tape is actually a good way to start. The tape, unlike the membrane, doesn't vibrate at all hence the sound feel airy and smooth.
Do you have physical lesson with the teacher? Perhaps you can ask the teacher to replace the membrane for you? :)
@@EasonMusic I bought it with the membrane and it lasted a week then fell apart and off the hole..it sounded fine forna week..:( WHY..I applied it with water and glue as shown in the video..how can I get grainy sound with scotch tape..is it possible..or why did dimo fall off so soon..is cellophane better?
@@EasonMusic And I can't afford a teacher or much else..really. bad situation so rely on TH-cam lessons from your channel and Paul Chin dizi and others..please keep them coming! Also can you help me put the scotch tape in a way so it sounds as good as the dimo membrane with grainy quality?? And why did the membrane break down so quickly any idea?
Thank you for the tutorial, very helpful. What song was he playing at the end? It sounds very nice.
The song is from the movie Laputa: Castle in the sky. It is the theme song.
Thank you so much !That video was very clear and I had no issue thanks to you guys !!!!
4:34 - Laputa Theme Song
THANKS!!
Thank you.
Hi amazing tutorial ,I am from India and I have purchased my first dizi and I must say Dizi has a lovely resonating sound that is only possible with dimo and with the tape the sound becomes fuzzy .
thanks for liking my comment , can you make one video on sandalwood dizi from Sound of Mountain
@@gadgetworld2778 Hi Nishant.. Any idea what should I use to fix the membrane.. I just broke it myself without knowing anything. I was planning to learn Indian flutes c-type or E-type but accidentally purchased this dizi chinese flute. Now, trying to learn this.
Bhai sanitary tape use karo jisko pipe ka joint se leakage rokne k liye use kiya jata hai.
Usse bahut accha vibration effect aata hai
Thank you 🙏🏼 so much. I’ve been using tape and this really brings out the ring and sound I’ve been wanting. Also makes it where you can’t hear my extra blowing sound.
Thank you excellent !!!!
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Huh 🤔 going to try that membrane thing now, had my dizis about a year, bought a book but terrible translation. So just been guessing ( still improving slowly). No rush 👍
Great information thank you very much
I've been having a lot of trouble with the Dimo because when I just applied it, it sounds perfectly fine, but when a few hours pass without playing my dizi, it will sound like a screeching sound. I'm not entirely sure why this is happening
Hi there! Thank you for the comment! You can try apply a tiny amount of water on the edge of the dimo to try readjusting the dimo.
Another common method that Dizi players use for a quick fix is to blow warm air on the dimo directly, similar to how you would make glass fog up in cold weather. The point is to provide some heat and moisture so the dimo is slightly adjustable. Hope this helps!
I just ordered a dizi and I thought the dimo was supposed to be applied smooth and without wrinkles, I'm glad I saw this video. (Anyway) what was the tune he played at the end? Does anyone know a video tutorial of it? XOXO
Hi there! The tune is called "Castle in the Sky" :)
Thank you for the detailed explanation
You are welcome!
Hi... i tried to follow the instruction but i can't produce a sound? I got a key G. May i know how? Thanks and god bless
Thank you!
Thank
Thank you
how long does the dimo stay on the instrument? do we need to change it regularly?
BubbleGuMae There’s 2 main reason for you to replace the Dimo. 1 is where the dimo broke. 2 is where you think the dimo is not producing the nicest sound for you anymore.
@@EasonMusic thank you so much
I just got my first Dizi flute today and this is very helpful, thank you! Not sure how to get the wrinkles just right, though. Is there a trick to it?
I bought a dizi as a hiking instrument.
The membrane seems like a weak spot.
Is there some heavy duty alternative (even if it doesn't sound as well).
I am going to the artic with this thing.
Hi there! I have definitely found the dimo to be very fickle! I am having trouble sustaining the buzz when I play. I’ve correctly applied the dimo in the right direction with wrinkles, but it still sometimes sounds like a normal flute (or a dizi with tape). I do try blowing warm air on the dimo and tapping it with my finger, and it does bring the buzzing quality back but only for a minute or so before it fades again. I suspect I may be applying it too tightly? I’ve noticed the membrane also tends to tighten when it dries and while I’m playing. The vibration of the dimo is what makes the dizi so unique compared to other flutes! I would love to be able to achieve and sustain that better. Thanks!
Thank you for constantly trying and putting in the effort to achieve that unique tone color of the Dizi. Yes, we would suggest that when applying the membrane, do not stretch it too tight, and allow the membrane some looseness. We would so, do it in moderation. Too tight and there will be troubles that you faced prior to this comment, too lose and you might risk not being able to produce a sound at all. Keep trying, and keep experimenting! We hope you'll achieve the right balance with many more tries :)
How to play sharp (#) or flat (b) notes on dizi?
Yall got some magic paper or something because I'm about ready to snap this flute
Wait.. what-?
Wonderful Video! How long to let it dry before you play? Thank You....
Hi, thanks for posting this. One question: sometimes is hard to find or have Er Jiao in some countries, I've listened that a piece of garlic can be used, is that make sense? Greetings from Brazil
Yes, it's possible to use a cut garlic clove, inside part down, as a replacement for erjiao. You could use tape too, though.
Ok thanks
Aaaaa
Also if you can’t find Dimo anywhere I used garlic for the glue and onion skin. The really thin stuff off a raw one. Then make the wrinkles a bit more. And they tighten when they dry out and go to the proper sound.
@@willw3606 omg i thought about it cuz membrane is similar but didnt think that someone would get same idea 😃
What that thing did you use?
I have just gotten my very first dizi flute. I started with basic tape, as some websites recommends (for beginners). I would like to ask, how often I have to change it. (Every time I end playing, i take the tape off) Is it okay?
What is the tune of this flute?
What key is this particular dizi in?
I can never get this right my flute always sounds so faint and the sound never sustains
Thank you for this guide!! How can we make sure we know which way the dimo's grain is?
i would like to know too
Hi! Hold it up against the light and you can see the grains clearly.
@@EasonMusic Ty, i can see it crystal clear ^^
What else can we use to put on the membrane if we don't have the glue?
Hi Paullena! If you don't have the erjiao like we used in the video, you can always use water based glue, something that you can remove with water. Any other adhesive would be too strong and making the membrane difficult to replace.
Also... fun fact, we were told back then people used to rub garlic... we wouldn't recommend doing that..
Now I don't wonder why our 2 bamboo flutes aren't working, I checked and their membranes aren't there anymore! 🤦🏻♀️😅 Where can we buy that membrane?
You can buy it here: www.easonmusicstore.com/products/professional-grade-minggui-brand-dimo-flute-membrane-lot-of-2
Where do you get the gel? And what kind of gel is it?
You can get it from where you got your dizi and dimo. Alternatively you can use glue stick : rub it lightly/thin to your dizi before pasting dimo, don't forget to add moisture (water/saliva). If you do it properly, it'd be as good as the gel (erjiao).
I need some help, there are a little flat sound on the left hand note , example, when I play note E but sound trend to be Eb and note D, F# also. please help me how to fix it.
Hi there! Would you kindly message us on our Facebook page facebook.com/easonmusic so we can carry on the conversation there as well as being able to assist you better :)
Hi! I just got a dizi for Christmas and i tried putting on the membrane... now it works except for the higher notes. I can play them... but it stops making the buzzing sound. Where did I go wrong? If it makes any difference mine is in the key of D
Hi Emma! Thanks for the comment. Could it be that the membrane was fixed on too tight? We suggest taking a video of your playing to the higher range for us to have a listen? That way we can have a better sense of the situation :)
@@EasonMusic okay is there an email I can send it to?
Can use spruce for the Dimo? It’s really thin ants it came from my guitar soundboard shaving ,haha
Sorry it would still be too thick!
Im sure i cant buy dimo in my town ._. And no one probably play on dizi here
but u can do anything
hello. i bought a key of F dizi with 2 packs of dimo. i want to know if there an alternative for dimo if use them all? can i just put on some scotch tape or onion skin paper?
Hi! You can use scotch tape. It will lose the distinctive tone of the Dizi though.
PLEASE HELP I used scotch tape becuase the dimo fell apart and it doesnt sound as full ir as grainy..why not I was told it would sound as good.
Hello!
Where can I keep the dimo reserve so that it doesn't lose its quality over time?
Hi master Ip🙏🏽
Were can I get the Dino andEr Joao from.
Hi there! You can visit our webstore: www.easonmusicstore.com/collections/dizi-dimo for the dimo and erjiao. We provide shipping overseas as well so not to worry :)
Where can i fine this papel to put in the dizi?????
After many videos and after spending all the dimo, I still am unable to produce any sound from my dizi. It's frustrating. Had I known I had to deal with this membrane thing, I'd buy a western flute.
Ezequiel Santos You can use regular tape to cover the hole, this makes it easier to blow. If this still doesn’t work, the problem is more likely your blowing technique rather than the memrane
Is it the C scale flute?
My dizi is nkt working even I put properly the dimo 😵😵
Hi there! Could it be that the dimo was pasted a little too loose?
How long does membrane / dimo ?
i just bought a dizi and there's no membrane with it, is there anything that i can use for replacement? e. i a plastic tape? thanks in advance
Hi there! Well for starters you can use a generic transparent tape like Sellotape or Scotch Tape.
The problem with that is using such tapes will not create the "vibrating" tone the dizi is known for; instead it will sound like a western flute, smooth and round.
Also, there's not any known/practical replacement for the membrane, so it's best to purchase a proper membrane for your long term learning :)
@@EasonMusic thank you so much sir I'll try it this weekend 😊
Where can you get the dimo and er jiao in the US? Any substitutes? And how can you tell how many and how deep the wrinkles need to be? Thank you!
Hi Julie! Thank you for the message, there isn't a known substitute for the membrane, due to its unique properties. Using a normal tape wouldn't be able to produce the "vibration" that makes the Dizi sound like a Dizi.
For the erjiao, we tried using water based/water soluble glue and it seems to work fine, only because we ran out of erjiao and the glue was our last ditch effort :(
You can visit our webstore easonmusicstore.com to check out the prices of membrane, erjiao and shipping to the US as well! :)
is it okay if you use some tape instead mine didn’t have the membrane:(
Normal tape won't give the vibrating sound.
Use ptfe sealing tape used to seal the junctions of sanitary pipes.
It worked for me.
got the same problem the dizi i bought don't have membrane with it don't know what i will put to the dimo hole 😢
my dizi isn't making sounds like that :(
Hi there Kal! Could we trouble you to send us a video to our Facebook page or email: support@easonmusicstore.com on the problems you're facing with the dizi? We'll glad try our best to help you out! :)
@@EasonMusic just emailed :)
You can notes to flute🙏
Is putting the membrane a one time thing like keeping the membrane on after playing and playing it again or having to replace it every time after playing?
Yeap, you only replace it until after the membrane broke, or you don't think the membrane is creating the sound you prefer :)
Oh okay! thank you!
I did it that way, but after 1 or 2 days the dimo loses its sound and is without the beautiful tone of the dizi. Do you have to do this "tap" to get her back to normal?
Why not just put tape over the hole? I do not hear the utility of going to all this effort to cover the hole.
Hi there! In fact beginners do use tape to cover the hole. It is much easier to play and control the dizi as compared to using a dizi membrane (dimo).
However, using a tape will lose the tone color and "vibrating" quality that dizis are known to have. So, to conclude, putting a tape over the hole may be easier, but you'll just as well lose the point of playing a Chinese Dizi in the first place.
@@EasonMusic Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I have not been able to produce any kind of quality sound from this type of flute. As hard as I try, I somehow cannot position my lips correctly when I am putting my fingers on the 6 holes. Funny thing is that if I do not put my fingers on any holes, I can at least get the flute to make a reasonably good sound. I have a recorder that is much easier to play. I suppose I need a lot of practice to play this type of flute.
What’s the name of the song he played around the end of the video?
Kimi o nosete
Ку
Thank you for this video. Is it best if the dimo to be completely flush with the membrane hole or is ok for it to dip down into the hole a little? My dimo has got the wrinkles & looks just like it does on this vid but it's dipping into the membrane hole. I'm only getting stable tones when i rest my finger on the dimo, just like when he was tuning the dimo with his finger except leaving it there while blowing as opposed to tapping it.
Here's two pictures of this dimo application. I'd love your thoughts, if you're so inclined. Hopefully the pleats/wrinkles are clear enuf to see. A bit tricky to get a decent photo of it LOL
drive.google.com/file/d/1y0sXJvTV4tAUyQDiaTHz2jkNLqg5ewfr/view?usp=sharing
drive.google.com/file/d/1kY5iM8IKV0EUL-14O2i2kDrGy2KAo8dh/view?usp=sharing
I couldn't fix the membrane hole😭😭😭😭
It's ok, just keep trying, our staff in Eason Music also learnt how to change after making this video :)
@c1arkj you are my missing troll daddy