How to Play Dizi, the Chinese Bamboo Flute

This book will teach you how to play dizi, the Chinese bamboo flute, at the beginner level. No prior knowledge in Chinese music is needed. In addition, you will know the dizi's structure, how to choose and maintain a dizi, as well as the numbered music notation. A number of sheet music are also provided for your own practices. After reading the whole book, you should have a basic understanding of the dizi and can play some simple songs by yourself.

This book will teach you to play the dongxiao, the Chinese bamboo flute that is blown vertically. Likewise, the ways to choose and maintain a dongxiao, as well as its structure and key signatures will be introduced, whereas a number of sheet music will also be provided for practices. After reading the whole book, you should have a basic understanding of the dongxiao and can play some simple songs by yourself.