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Post by paolo on Dec 12, 2018 21:57:17 GMT
Hi there, after a wooden Dizi, I'm now interested in buying a Xiao. I have a few questions and I know I can find help here. 1) bamboo or wooden? Does anyone have both and in this case which one do you prefer? 2) 6 (traditional) or 8 (modern) finger holes? 3) is the Xiao of the link here below a F xiao? Trail of the AngelsThank you! Paolo |
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 13, 2018 5:02:51 GMT
I don't have wooden Xiao but when I recently invested in a Tang embouchre Xiao, I decided to stay with bamboo as I prefer the timbre. Another factor was price.
8 holes would be easier on fingering for modern pieces of music, just like the Trail of Angels you mentioned.
The piece is played with F Xiao. For Xiao pieces, either G or F will fit unless you plan to play in a group with others. Personally I love the F and how higher octave tones sound more pleasant. That's why I'm not into dizi sounds as I find it too sharp and shrill.
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Post by paolo on Dec 14, 2018 19:08:35 GMT
I don't have wooden Xiao but when I recently invested in a Tang embouchre Xiao, I decided to stay with bamboo as I prefer the timbre. Another factor was price. 8 holes would be easier on fingering for modern pieces of music, just like the Trail of Angels you mentioned. The piece is played with F Xiao. For Xiao pieces, either G or F will fit unless you plan to play in a group with others. Personally I love the F and how higher octave tones sound more pleasant. That's why I'm not into dizi sounds as I find it too sharp and shrill. Thanks for the answer! I’ll get a F Xiao then, just have to decide where to buy it ... Sound of Mountain like the Dizi or Eason Music: first seller has also wooden xiao |
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Post by paolo on Dec 15, 2018 8:30:40 GMT
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Post by phoenixiao on Dec 15, 2018 13:10:02 GMT
Just sharing my experience. I've two Xiaos (actually 4, including one ABS version and one Tang embouchure): one in G and one in F. The G Xiao has a smaller U shape embouchure and the bore diameter is also smaller. It was challenging for me to get to the highest notes (3rd octave). My F Xiao (from Dong Xuehua) has a much wider U embouchure and the bore is bigger too. I had no problem sustaining 2nd octave high notes and also reaching 3rd octave. My G Xiao is what most would call a qinxiao, it has a softer volume and more challenging to blow. You can see my mini review here: starvoid.proboards.com/thread/2861/ren-xiao-xwz-dxhHappy shopping. |
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Post by paolo on Dec 16, 2018 7:47:57 GMT
Just sharing my experience. I've two Xiaos (actually 4, including one ABS version and one Tang embouchure): one in G and one in F. The G Xiao has a smaller U shape embouchure and the bore diameter is also smaller. It was challenging for me to get to the highest notes (3rd octave). My F Xiao (from Dong Xuehua) has a much wider U embouchure and the bore is bigger too. I had no problem sustaining 2nd octave high notes and also reaching 3rd octave. My G Xiao is what most would call a qinxiao, it has a softer volume and more challenging to blow. You can see my mini review here: starvoid.proboards.com/thread/2861/ren-xiao-xwz-dxhHappy shopping. Thank you again, I read your mini review. About the weather, I could have the same problem pointed out by an other guy in your post: here in Northern Italy now is really cold for this period! |
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Post by paolo on Jan 12, 2019 20:30:30 GMT
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Post by phoenixiao on Jan 13, 2019 13:50:45 GMT
Exquisite looking black-purple sandalwood Xiao. Do share any review you have on it.
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Post by paolo on Jan 13, 2019 15:57:38 GMT
Exquisite looking black-purple sandalwood Xiao. Do share any review you have on it. I’ll do ... now I’m practicing with the new instrument 😀 |
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Post by billdsmall on Jan 24, 2019 14:05:16 GMT
If you haven't seen the wooden flutes made by Geoffrey Ellis, then check them out at ellisflutes.com . Beautiful and extremely well-made, but don't expect to pay less than around USD $500 for a xiao. I couldn't afford one so I traded my shakuhachi for an A xiao made from Bubinga wood as well as a G xiao made from Curly Redwood.
Carrotmusic.com sells a few xiao made from Shengfei bamboo (whatever that is). I have one in G and like it a lot, the bamboo is denser and thicker than black bamboo. Also more durable. I like dealing with carrotmusic because they're based in Hong Kong. Their flutes are all made in China and then go to carrot for refinements, inspection, final shipping, etc. Their customer service is second to none. Good luck!
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Post by paolo on Jan 29, 2019 17:53:24 GMT
If you haven't seen the wooden flutes made by Geoffrey Ellis, then check them out at ellisflutes.com . Beautiful and extremely well-made, but don't expect to pay less than around USD $500 for a xiao. I couldn't afford one so I traded my shakuhachi for an A xiao made from Bubinga wood as well as a G xiao made from Curly Redwood. Carrotmusic.com sells a few xiao made from Shengfei bamboo (whatever that is). I have one in G and like it a lot, the bamboo is denser and thicker than black bamboo. Also more durable. I like dealing with carrotmusic because they're based in Hong Kong. Their flutes are all made in China and then go to carrot for refinements, inspection, final shipping, etc. Their customer service is second to none. Good luck! Thanks for the advices! |
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Post by dizixiao on Feb 22, 2019 15:02:40 GMT
If you have bamboo xiao and live in cold dry area then have them bind or they will crack in a few years.
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