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Post by paolo on Nov 12, 2018 10:26:05 GMT
Hi all, I’m new!
A few questions:
- I’ve recently bought my first Dizi Flute, a Qudi Dizi in C from Sound of Mountain, a Concert Grade Black Sandalwood (my order is in progress): does someone of you ever bought from that seller? What do you think about him?
- I’m now also interested in a Bass-G Dadi/Xindi Dizi flute and I’ve seen that those flutes are sold on Eason Music but are now out of stock. I wrote them twice to have informations about a new delivery but no one answered ... do you have the same problem in communicating with them?
- Red Music Shop wrote me that they don’t sell Dadi/Xindi flutes but only Qudi Bass-G ... do you know other places where to buy Dadi/Xindi flutes?
Thanks.
Paolo
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Post by phoenixiao on Nov 12, 2018 12:19:18 GMT
For Eason, you might try dropping them a message on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EasonMusic/They might be more responsive there. If all else fails, PM me and I can try to convey to them as I'm currently a student there. |
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Post by paolo on Nov 12, 2018 17:30:49 GMT
For Eason, you might try dropping them a message on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EasonMusic/They might be more responsive there. If all else fails, PM me and I can try to convey to them as I'm currently a student there. Thank you I'll try on Facebook then! |
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Post by davidmdahl on Nov 13, 2018 16:40:15 GMT
Several years ago I purchased the Laos Acid Wood dizi from Sound of Mountain. I quite like it, although another more experienced dizi player didn't care for it. I think he preferred bamboo for dizi.
I also purchased an aluminum case for holding many flutes from SOM. It was very poorly packed, and arrived bent up. I managed to bend it back into good enough shape to be useful. As I recall, the dizi was better packaged, and in any event arrived safely.
I prefer to purchase from Eason Music when they have what I want. I can't explain the lack of response. I usually hear back soon. If you don't get a response on Facebook, let us know. I am sure though that you will get through.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by paolo on Nov 14, 2018 8:10:05 GMT
Several years ago I purchased the Laos Acid Wood dizi from Sound of Mountain. I quite like it, although another more experienced dizi player didn't care for it. I think he preferred bamboo for dizi. I also purchased an aluminum case for holding many flutes from SOM. It was very poorly packed, and arrived bent up. I managed to bend it back into good enough shape to be useful. As I recall, the dizi was better packaged, and in any event arrived safely. I prefer to purchase from Eason Music when they have what I want. I can't explain the lack of response. I usually hear back soon. If you don't get a response on Facebook, let us know. I am sure though that you will get through. Best wishes, David Thank you David for your comment. I don’t like very much aluminum cases, I prefer other types of cases, but as you said SOM will send me one of those: we'll see 😀 Regarding Eason Music, as Phoenixiao said in his post, they have answered via Facebook and they said that the new stocks should be here in a week or two! This is the Dadi/Xindi I'd like to buy www.easonmusicstore.com/products/Exquisite-Master-Class-Low-G-key-Dizi-by-Dong-Xue-Hua/325 |
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Post by davidmdahl on Nov 14, 2018 23:46:51 GMT
I probably have that DXH low G dizi. They are excellent.
I didn't get the aluminum case for the Laos Acid Wood dizi. It came with a plastic case, that works just fine for a single dizi. I ordered the aluminum case separately and am now using it for whistles.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by paolo on Dec 10, 2018 20:18:39 GMT
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Post by davidmdahl on Dec 10, 2018 23:36:26 GMT
Congratulations! In case you need help installing the membrane, there are good videos on Youtube.
Best wishes,
David
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Post by paolo on Dec 11, 2018 7:35:03 GMT
Congratulations! In case you need help installing the membrane, there are good videos on Youtube. Best wishes, David Thank you ! |
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 11, 2018 10:42:12 GMT
Looks exquisite. Where did you finally order from?
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Post by paolo on Dec 11, 2018 14:21:58 GMT
Looks exquisite. Where did you finally order from? From Sound of Mountain site |
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 11, 2018 14:55:26 GMT
I like figuring out poems inscribed on flutes. This one is from Li Bai of the Tang dynasty. It’s about listening to the dizi, reminiscing, and feelings of melancholy.
Enjoy the new flutes.
一为迁客去长沙，西望长安不见家。
黄鹤楼中吹玉笛，江城五月落梅花。
— 李白
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Post by paolo on Dec 11, 2018 15:34:17 GMT
I like figuring out poems inscribed on flutes. This one is from Li Bai of the Tang dynasty. It’s about listening to the dizi, reminiscing, and feelings of melancholy. Enjoy the new flutes. 一为迁客去长沙，西望长安不见家。 黄鹤楼中吹玉笛，江城五月落梅花。 — 李白 Ah interesting, thank you very much! To be honest, I asked SoM to give me, if possible, the translation but they forgot it ... would you be so kind to translate it? 😀 |
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 12, 2018 2:57:54 GMT
I don't think I'll do justice to the poem as there's rich history around the poet Li Bai. But here's my attempt based on the Chinese explanation here: www.jianshu.com/p/4b698b1c042f (there's also a drawing shown representing the scene of the poem). The title of the poem is 黄鹤楼闻笛 (Hearing the dizi at Yellow Crane Tower). The tower (current version) is described here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Crane_TowerFirst line: I am an exiled travelor going to Chang Sha, looking westward towards Chang An I can no longer see my home. - Li Bai was accused of aligning himself with rebel forces and exiled from his country. He is innocent and thus has mixed feelings of anger and sadness. Second line: At the Yellow Crane Tower a jade dizi is playing, the tune is 梅花落 (plum blossoms falling), it feels like being at Jiang Cheng in the month of May (beginning of Summer) but seeing plum blossoms falling everywhere. - The tune is played so well that one can imagine the plum blossoms falling although it's not the season (May is beginning of summer). A tinge of coldness pervades my heart. Enjoy the poem and maybe play some plum blossom songs. |
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Post by paolo on Dec 12, 2018 6:07:09 GMT
I don't think I'll do justice to the poem as there's rich history around the poet Li Bai. But here's my attempt based on the Chinese explanation here: www.jianshu.com/p/4b698b1c042f (there's also a drawing shown representing the scene of the poem). The title of the poem is 黄鹤楼闻笛 (Hearing the dizi at Yellow Crane Tower). The tower (current version) is described here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Crane_TowerFirst line: I am an exiled travelor going to Chang Sha, looking westward towards Chang An I can no longer see my home. - Li Bai was accused of aligning himself with rebel forces and exiled from his country. He is innocent and thus has mixed feelings of anger and sadness. Second line: At the Yellow Crane Tower a jade dizi is playing, the tune is 梅花落 (plum blossoms falling), it feels like being at Jiang Cheng in the month of May (beginning of Summer) but seeing plum blossoms falling everywhere. - The tune is played so well that one can imagine the plum blossoms falling although it's not the season (May is beginning of summer). A tinge of coldness pervades my heart. Enjoy the poem and maybe play some plum blossom songs. 😱👌🙏 thank you so much! |
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Post by paolo on Dec 22, 2018 7:10:12 GMT
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 23, 2018 0:52:42 GMT
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Post by paolo on Dec 23, 2018 8:01:52 GMT
I’d noticed the same thing about Dizis, comparing the prices with other sellers like Eason Music and Red Music Shop. The other difference is that Dan Tang specifies the model (example 8885, 8886 etc), the others no, but for that one can write them and ask. |
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Post by rigacci on Jun 21, 2019 13:59:57 GMT
I have purchased from Carrot as well as Redmusic and SoundOfMountain.
Got a nice G Bass from Carrot.. They look like Dong Xue Hua but it only says Carrot on it.
Recently got a nice Bb Bass from WesternSoundandLight. Very nice tone, almost perfect.
Amazon carries quite a few too. The Nicoshine D key I got is very nice. Compares to the "Professional" D key I have.
It is nice to see so many.
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