hyun
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Post by hyun on Jun 19, 2015 9:50:10 GMT
Hello everyone, I apologize in advance for the many English mistakes ...  I play Xiao for a year, and I recently bought a Dizi in D, following many tips on this forum. Initially I was not at all comfortable with the Dizi ... Very very sharp sound hurt my ears ...  Through perseverance, I found that it probably came from two things: - Accustomed to the Xiao, I had to blow too strong in the Dizi ... - The dimo was not quite tense. Today, it is a little better, but I still have some problems ...  How to know if the dimo done well, in order to have the correct sound? Have you had at the beginning with the Dizi always this feeling of weird ear after playing? Is it time to get used? Thanks !  |
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Post by davidmdahl on Jun 19, 2015 16:02:22 GMT
Hello Hyun,
I understand your challenge with the adjustment of the dimo membrane. It is hard to get it just right. I try to get just a little buzz in the sound. Too much buzz is unpleasant and makes the dizi hard to play in upper octaves. I don't know what to suggest other than experimentation. There are some useful videos on Youtube for adjusting the membrane of a dizi. Maybe you will find something helpful there.
As for the discomfort in your ears after playing, I highly recommend that you get some hearing protection. The ringing in your ears is an indication of hearing loss, and over time it can be very noticeable. I use musician's ear plugs when playing dizi, or any type of flute. Google on etymotic ear plugs to see what I use, but even cheap foam plugs will help. In a pinch I will roll up a narrow strip of tissue (Kleenex) to stick in my ears. It is very much worthwhile to do what you can to protect your hearing. I regret not doing this when I was young.
Best wishes,
David
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hyun
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Post by hyun on Jun 19, 2015 16:44:42 GMT
Thank you for your answer !
Indeed, too many dimo is even more unpleasant to the ear ... But as soon as my dimo is dry, there is less buzz.
I also thought of hearing protection, but when I see the number of Dizi players who do not put, I thought it was me who was not normal.
This is not a ringtone that I have in the ear after play, but an ear sensation bite.
However, I absolutely love the Dizi! Do you think that investing in a much larger Dizi perhaps a solution ?
Out of curiosity, do the erhu is as strong as the flute to the ear ?
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hyun
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Post by hyun on Jun 19, 2015 17:00:42 GMT
(If I do not touch at all the dimo. The buzz is pleasant in acute, but not heard in the bass.)
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Post by davidmdahl on Jun 19, 2015 17:09:31 GMT
If your ears hurt during or after playing dizi, then you need ear protection. This is true for any activity that makes noise. A dizi is a particular risk since you are putting it up to your face, very close to your ears. Some people do not protect their hearing, and over time will result in damage. Other than hearing loss, there is also tinnitus, which might be considered worse.
I don't use hearing protection when playing erhu. Gaohu might be a different matter though.
Best wishes,
David
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hyun
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Post by hyun on Jun 20, 2015 18:47:03 GMT
Thank you very much David! Hearing protection is ordered, but I'm starting to get used to playing without. It is very difficult to move the dimo once the latter is in place ... I move a little before playing, but as the game progresses, it reaches out and I lose a little buzz ... With time, maybe I better get to choose the correct buzz. |
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