Tutorial - how to play the xiao

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An introduction to how to play the xiao, a vertical bamboo flute from China.
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@Lbd.19 2 года назад

“If you wanna be better in flute go swimming” I can’t swim 😭

@eidokun Месяц назад

🤣

@fledglingrenn 4 года назад

i just impulse bought a xiao flute and this video has helped so much - went from 0 noise to a half decent sound already

@TopHatNinja68 3 года назад

Good to hear I just did that I'll save this for when it gets here

@MindCode86 Год назад

Haha same Impulse buy for me :D

@juicy_oranges5529 Год назад

@@MindCode86 Speaking about impulse buy... "Man I really wanna semi-learn a new instrument, let's see what I haven't stumbled upon yet- oh, that looks nice and doesn't cost too much, guess I'm a xiao player now"

@timrizzo3941 Год назад

@@juicy_oranges5529 I resemble that remark! I've got so many used student grade instruments from doing this, the xiao the most recent member of that ragtag little band.

@matthewferry5607 3 года назад

This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much for putting this together! My partner is named after this flute but had never gotten a noise out of it until this video.

@UwUnium 7 лет назад

Recently got my first Xiao. Thanks for taking me into the good direction with your advices

@uniquefunworld8843 2 года назад

really like the way you teach. Very clear with details. Thank you!

@MsBettyRubble 6 лет назад

That was so Awesome! Thanks for the demonstration.

@datguitar361 2 года назад

ooh! I love the braille analysis, I am blind and read braille daily so I know exactly what you're talking about. Love your videos. Love the xiao very much.

@beyondschool 7 лет назад

Wonderfully helpful, thank you! I bought my xiao in Wudang Mountain two summers ago and have not (in Singapore or, now, China) succeeded in making the time to find a teacher who speaks English so I can learn the basics. Kind of cool that you just gave me that from the other side of the world via RU-vid. I've subscribed! :)

@CobraFast1 3 года назад

That is one great explanation. Thank you. I’m going to order one now. Love the tone and I plan on mixing it with my guitar music. I’m really a guitarist, but interested in the xiao

@robabnawaz 3 месяца назад

using the "Smile musceles" was really a good help, thank u.

@breezek9556 5 лет назад

Any way we can get another xaio video? This one really helped me to find my sound. I appreciate that greatly. There is not a lot of tutorials on the xiao unfortunately but it's such a beautiful flute. Thanks for the video 😊

@user-dh4dd6xy7v 3 года назад

Search Chinese 箫

@timrizzo3941 Год назад

Thank you so much for that description of the embouchure ! Based on how it's described in other resources I've found, I was able to get a sound out of my xiao(G) very quickly, but found my results inconsistent, particularly with lower notes. In applying your suggestions, my tone improved immediately and I've found my results a lot more consistent across its range. Best way to describe it is the sweet spot is much larger- specifically aiming for a 'flat blade' of air whose angle you fine tune was the eureka moment for me.

@kjgear 5 лет назад

Thank you for making and posting this. Looking to get one and your intro to the xiao was excellent.

@kjgear 5 лет назад

Picked one up and your advice to sort of smile or slightly grimace to get the air flow correct was very helpful. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zo4nH6MFHyg.html

@djcurry4445 Год назад

this was helpful. Thanks for taking the time

@ceidoiceman1 7 лет назад

Thank you! You've helped me out a lot

@acrobbins3602 7 лет назад

Dude, you're a fkn excellent teacher! Thanks so much! I've had this xiao for eons and was never comfortable with it till watching this video. Now I can finally play. Yay life!

@user-nw6nx1cq6k 3 года назад

Thank you for your video, it's really helpful!

@captebbtide 5 лет назад

This will be of great help. I just bought a very nice, long Xiao. I'm gonna play, man!

@nikkib.4506 5 лет назад

Great video! Did you know you're featured on VIPKid this week? They're showing your tutorial to up to 50,000 teachers in the US who tutor kids in China via the web. Loved your video! I love learning more about my students' culture. And your tutorial is wonderful! Makes me feel like I might even be able to try playing this although I'm sure it will sound pretty bad in my hands/lips. :)

@Angel-yl1ck 4 года назад

Thank you for your tutorial. I love to listen to Chinese flute, and just bought this type because i love it's sound. Your tutorial will help very much, and i will be using it as a learning tool for sure.

@amberstreetfilms Год назад

This is really good!

@phoenixankaa 3 месяца назад

Wow was just looking at one of these. Now that I've seen your video, I may just get it and learn from you hahaha. Thanks for the video.

@twoowls5570 6 лет назад

Really helpful information, going to get my Xiao out of the closet and practice! Thank you!!!

@gregdavies5796 7 лет назад

I want to say thanks for this. I just got my Xiao today and of course was frustrated as just the sound of silence, so onto the web and blessings from on high and I found you and now I can start to make a note. But I have gone over your video at least four times so this is so timely and I am grateful. Really instructive. I need the technical stuff of the lips etc. Great!

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

You are most welcome. Feel free to ask any questions or suggest what you need help on for the next video!

@1folho 5 лет назад

Excellent. Thank you.

@felipesigne901 4 года назад

excellent video, many thanks

@Sean-hv9df 3 года назад

That's a pretty nice Xiao build, may I se e what weapon and artifacts you use?

@Bruhidontknow 7 лет назад

wow! this really helped me

@miaomiaochan Год назад

I don't know if you'll even see my comment, but in case you do, I just wanted to say thank you for posting a xiao lesson in English. While I can understand spoken Chinese fairly well, having grown up with a Chinese family, I know I will struggle with specialized terminology. By the way, you play beautifully.

@hippiechick73 3 года назад

I love your background instruments! I have instrument acquisition syndrome. 😂

@feydriva 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! I Spent hours trying to make a correct sound out my flute and thanks to your video it suddenly became quite easy 😉

@TalesoftheBoatman 6 лет назад

I'm so very pleased

@AbrahamManifestationsNow Год назад

This is a very good tutorial. 🥰

@emiliatokaczew8699 6 лет назад

So helpful! I've been trying to learn by myself for months now with very limited success and I've been getting very frustrated, but now I see I've been gripping the lower half of the flute all wrong... no wonder my hand kept cramping up, haha

@DiazJusto 4 года назад

Thanks!

@evelynabston7137 5 лет назад

Great tutorial for the Xiao. I am getting mine in a couple of weeks. this will help me a lot. Do you have any resources for music?

@Wolfger13 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for this tutorial! Greetings from Russia! =)

@coreytaylor8897 7 лет назад

this helped me so hard.. you are the only one who did tutorial like this on Xiao who is not in asian language xD thanks to have done this tutorial because i asked a question you are a really nice guy :)

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

Thanks for you kind words, I'm very happy to have helped you.

@greggmciver5598 3 года назад

Thank you for teaching us. Could you post a fingering guide, like what holes do I cover to play G#, etc.

@winter-jm3lc 6 лет назад

nice video. i love xiao too

@grizzlybear6602 3 года назад

Searching xiao from genshin then end up watching this lol

@blackfoxgames4431 3 года назад

Lol same

@Hafiz-mn1ug 3 года назад

Same bruh

@Tremendouz 2 года назад

I have the opposite issue: I try to find videos about the xiao flute but all search results are littered with genshin stuff

@wtrmln187 2 года назад

same

@solacellee Год назад

Yea Xiao is named after a flute. I'm here tho bc I just bought a Xiao flute. The sound is really nice

@erimsee 3 года назад

Great! That helped a lot. That you!

@TalesoftheBoatman 3 года назад

I am glad the video helped you. Good luck with your playing!

@PaulAdamssongs 3 года назад

Great video!

@TalesoftheBoatman 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Vykkkk 7 лет назад

Awesome man! Thank you very much for the tutorial, it was very eye opening! I am kinda in between learning the xiao flute or the guqin, since I'm going to have time enough to learn only one on my exchange program to China... so your video is helping on my decision as well hehe, thanks! By the way, if I can humbly make a suggestion, make this a series of videos, it will help begginers a lot! Teaching them (maybe myself included hehe) how to reach the other octaves and everything else =)

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback - I will certainly make this into a series!

@ALiberalVeteran 2 года назад

As soon as you said use your smile muscles, I slightly tightened those muscles and I got a loud and clear whistle lol

@greggmciver5598 3 года назад

Great tutorial. What I need is a figuring guide...like how do I play B flat F sharp and the other chromatic notes.

@WanderingHermitCrab 4 года назад

I ordered a dizi off Amazon in C scale, but received a xiao in G scale, so now I figured I might as well learn how to play the xiao since I have it.

@TalesoftheBoatman 3 года назад

Perhaps it was meant to be! The xiao is very relaxing, and much better for your posture! Hope this video helps.

@user-nw6nx1cq6k 3 года назад

Random! Hehe. I'm learning to play both dizi and xiao, both are lovely

@Alexander-sq1ps 4 года назад

Hi Chris! Thank you for this video! May I ask you where you bought this particular Xiao in the video? I am interested in getting one and I like the sound of the one you have there :) Cheers!

@IpsilonVr 5 лет назад

Hi! Thanks for this great video! I have started to play the Xiao recently (in F). As I play other types of flutes, I did not have much difficulty with getting the sound out of the flute with the low notes. What I struggle with are the higher notes. How do you do octave jumps? Unlike the recorder, I do not see that you have to half-open the thumb hole, so is it only a question of air pressure? How "tight" the air flow is? Thanks for your help!

@Tweedolin 5 лет назад

Dude, thanks a lot for this very easy to understand vid. I am a long experienced musician with string intruments and like to start now with xiao after regarding lots of shakuhashi. Where did you buy your instruments ? I dont like to invest not more than about 300. Thank you.

@finnthedoctor 3 года назад

Thank you for uploading this! I'm curious, what're the holes on the third section for? I can't find an answer anywhere, it's driving me nuts.

@ren_hoekstra 5 лет назад

Thank you so much; very helpful! Please can you make a video about the upper register!!!! :)

@TalesoftheBoatman 5 лет назад

Thank you, I am looong overdue for a new tutorial, which I have been promising forever. I have gone a bit grey since the last video! Will definitely prioritize!

@5DLit 3 года назад

Thanks, ive got the F same as you, your explanation of the C really helps. I dont read music i play by ear. What would be a good song i could learn to start with?

@Riabh 2 года назад

The flute is it tuned to C4 (low scale all holes covered)

@kuaihuoyu2247 2 года назад

It's the hole marked as F, means you will get F with that marked hole(and all following) opened, showed @0:33. Since always the hole starts of the other hand is marked, this becomes the way to define the key of Xiao, not by the root note. Same to the Chinese bamboo flute. Great vedio!

@maxtofone 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for this intro video on how to play the Xiao... I have a couple of questions: 1) Which key do you recommend for a beginner between the traditional F and G? 2) Can you suggest where to purchase a good quality Xiao for a beginner. Many thanks and kind regards, Max T

@JullianChampenois 5 лет назад

Hi Chris! Thank you for this nice video. I bought a xiao 2 days ago, it's a 6 holes flute in F. On the upper side, the 5 holes are aligned, the last hole is centered. The problem is my right hand is suffering, it is very difficult to get the little finger to the last hole. I can still exchange it and I tried a similar flute in G, so it's shorter, but it doesn't sound as good as the one I have. As a guitarist, I know it can be painful to start practicing an instrument. But it seems so comfortable on your video, even if you have a very long flute. Is it normal to endure some pain in the wrist in the first days/weeks? I looked various videos to be sure I had a good posture, but it's still very difficult. Playing on the G was very easy for my right hand. Thank you in advance!

@Scarylucas8 3 месяца назад

Starting my journey today stressful but i will get it right hahaha

@Leafie8468 10 месяцев назад

not just an up octave....but i guess for a foreigner, it's really good to know the basic scales. the xiao plays nearly 3 octaves. from the lowest sol to the forth octave 3, so that is 56712345671234567123, and some can play the third octave 45, and one hole can actually produces 3 to 4 sounds, like the lowest 5 is actually：5 , then up octave 5, then up octave 2, then third octave 5... and so on...so....you know.....

@Leafie8468 10 месяцев назад

and this one you're holding is only one of the formation of xiao... so you know...

@wilbertfernandoansany2278 6 лет назад

If you want a higher tone, do we need to change our embochure??, because when i play it sometimes its high and sometimes its low depends on my mouth's shape

@prism223 2 года назад

I'm just starting out on the xiao (key of G but one of the long-narrow ones), and I'm finding it difficult to just start playing the lowest note (D), although it's easier to work down to it like you show in this video. If I try to instantly play that low D, I tend to hit the higher octave and struggle to get it back down. Are there some tips to be able to quickly start playing the lowest note on the xiao?

@GiuseppeDalBianco Год назад

Thanks for Xiao's lesson, the sound is beautiful. Please can you give me some advice to buy good professional Xiao? Does it have to be bamboo or wood? An address of a good online store where to buy a professional Xiao? Thank you very much

@xshiromorix 3 года назад

I recently got a xiao (F key), and I love the sound of it, but I'm having an absolute hell of a time with that right pinky finger. I have fairly small hands. Even using piper's grip, I can juuuust cover the hole, but it leaves my wrist bent quite uncomfortably, and the note produced is very temperamental. I've tried shifting the position of my right thumb, which helped a little, but I'm thinking there has to be a better way. I just don't know what it is. I need to figure something out because, as it is, I'm left with a note smack in the middle of my scale that I can't reliably produce (seven fingers down, left thumb lifted SOL/5)

@DonnyDaison 3 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial, am I supposed to do anything with the group of holes on the lower 3rd portion of the flute? as there are extra holes below all of the holes for the finger positions that are shown in the video.

@zihenglu4344 3 года назад

Try Xiao with the key G if you just start, it's easier

@polymix2971 3 года назад

To clarify the mouth position, make sure the open rectangular part that is pressed against your mouth is airtight, that's why you press it against your lips so it would cover the gap and would leave only the top part open where the air is blown in.

@felykz 3 года назад

Thank you so much, that instantly fixed the sound i was producing and i am now able to produce a clear note, it really helped!!

@kairinase 4 года назад

Thanks, now I can try a new musical instrument.

@LawIsTheBoss 7 лет назад

Hey, great tutorial! This really helped me understand how to play with better embouchure and achieve a better tone overall. Do you happen to know where I can find more music for my F key Xiao? I've looked virtually everywhere and could only find a few. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

Hi, I'm so happy it helped you. As for music, I think it might be hard to find outside of China. If you want to play Chinese music, my best recommendation would be to develop your aural skills as much as possible, and just play along to whatever music you find. You could probably play a lot of guqin melodies. A lot of people seem to cover Chen Yue songs, so maybe you could find print music by her. Also, check out winson laio, he may have some resources on his site. (I hope I spelled his name right.) Sorry that's all I've got for you!

@LawIsTheBoss 7 лет назад

Tales of the Boatman Thanks for both a quick and a helpful reply! Chen Yue's music sort of inspired me to play so I'll be sure to try out the music myself. Also, I think that transcribing music from different instruments shouldn't be too difficult unless the instrument plays in a different range/register. Should be fun regardless. Thanks again! Also, sorry to pester, but I know you said you got your xiao from carrotmusic, do you remember if it was a professional, performance, or beginner one? Thanks again (again)!

@khosroktohidik6554 4 года назад

Making sound placement of tongue is important to direct the air .

@terrybradley8297 3 года назад

Could you tell me more about how to purchase the flute your using? I think it's nice and would like to look into getting one.

@hannahcartwright8500 3 года назад

Hiya I have a xiao in G and I’m struggling with the spacing on the first 3 notes as I don’t think my hands are big enough to properly cover the first three with one hand and am having to use my other do you have any advice?

@bobprolman4169 Год назад

Just saw this and we’ll done… I’m looking to add the Xiao to my playing (doing NAF, Quena, and Anasazi so far… ) Any advice on how to find/buy a quality Xiao? I’m in WA state….

@user-lj5fy5ok4b 7 лет назад

不错不错

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

谢谢

@askialuna7717 5 лет назад

Is there really a difference whether the Xiao is wrapped with threads or wire?

@luism.vegal.9760 4 месяца назад

una duda ¿cuantos hoyos riene esa flauta? ¿y cuanto mide en total se ve muy larga? me gusto comonsuena

@RisiCheshire 7 лет назад

Thanks for this video, it's certainly helped me in the right direction. The issue I'm having is that I seem to sometimes get quite a high note and sometimes a deeper richer note. I assume this is me simply not getting my mouth technique quite right? It seems to happen more when I put my fingers on the holes.

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

Hello. If I understand your question correctly, it would seem that when you get a high note you are overblowing - that is to say you are entering the second octave. If so, this is something you want to control mostly with the shape of your lips. A broad airstream is slower and makes the lower note, the narrow or compressed airstream is faster and will send the flute into the higher register, or second octave. If that is not the case, it may be possible that you are not copletely covering all of your holes, resulting in rogue out of tune jumps to the second octave. I hope this helps, and that I have properly understood your question. I will soon post another video about the second octave. Thanks!

@RisiCheshire 7 лет назад

That sounds about right. Thanks for the extensive response. I think I need to keep at it but I've noticed it does seem to happen more than I'm covering all holes. I don't think it's due to failure to cover them currently as I have rather large fingers that hug the holes tightly so will keep trying to adjust the amount of air I'm exerting.

@77MyEsha 7 лет назад

Hi. I'm thinking of buying a Xiao. Ideally I would like an F as I really love the deeper tone. Can you tel me if there is much of a difference in the spacing of the holes between a G and an F, as I have relatively smallish hands? Also would you mind giving me the link to the one you bought please? Thank

@kaynehomusic6928 7 лет назад

If you have small hands, I think a G key is a better choice.

@sebastiandeases1139 3 года назад

I'm literally cover the holes but keep hearing the same note how do I play different notes

@giannagiavelli5098 5 лет назад

what are all the holes after the fingersf for? tuning with bands?

@JuliusUnique 5 лет назад

hey, thanks for the video! I have one question thoough: My "xiao flute G" only has 2 Front-holes in the upper part and 3 front-holes in the lower part, so 2 less holes than you, why is that?

@june6385 5 лет назад

The traditional Xiao is six holes, only after the improvement has the present eight holes.Most of the players use the eight holes，which is easier to play.

@user-pg9wf1mk4z 7 лет назад

萧适合抒情的乐谱

@olkapolka99 3 года назад

Any resources for how to play the top/ 3rd octave? Trying to figure out the harmonics on my xiao....

@-charlie- Год назад

So i don't have a Xiao but i do have a Dongxiao, But i'm wondering why i mostly feel like i'm going to pass out when i play for even just a bit but when i play my Hulusi i don't feel like i'm going to pass out? (If it is how i breathe then how do i make it better?)

@daybird1927 3 года назад

I just bought a xiao... but as I watch the video, I'm realising that I'm used to having my right hand at the top and left at the bottom as it doesn't matter with a tin whistle but xiao has a pinky hole and my pinky is on the other side of the flute. I guess I have about a week or so before my xiao arrives to practice to have my hands the other way around...

@joelmontgomery3242 2 года назад

Hi, do you have any suggestions where to buy a good quality Xiao? Dealers, companies or makers? I am finding it hard to find a good one.

@MasterWingman 2 года назад

4:31 hugh? it's like a weapon

@fluteshop6439 7 лет назад

Hi! Thanks for the video, I have one question: it seems that on my Xiao flute it's impossible to play one note, not even with half holing this note is possible. Let's say all notes closed = Root note (let's say it's a D), then it is impossible to play the major 7th, which would be a C# note. Because all holes open = C, so I can not get the note between C and D. Is this a thing on all Xiao flutes, or do I have an inferior instrument? According to finger charts it should be possible to play this note, but not on my Xiao.

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

On my flute, when all holes are open the note which sounds ( b ) is one half step lower than when all notes are closed (c). As far as I understand, this half step relationship is meant to be the case on all 8 hole xiao, regardless of key. However I will say that the b (or in your case C#) is a bit flat, so it requires extra push to get the note in tune. In fact, if I don't compress the airstream and blow fast enough, it can dip into the Bflat range. So put your diaphragm into it and see what happens!

@askialuna7717 5 лет назад

Does the thickness of the Xiao make a noticeable difference? I ask because I get one that is a bit thicker and longer than a standard bamboo Xiao. It has an average 2.5 cm diameter and 79 cm long, mine is a G one. The bamboo is not so dark, but medium brown something grayish. I'm just worried that my xiao sounds a bit wrong, because that size. I have not ordered on eBay or Amazon, so I do not get Xiao that has a crack. But that's exactly what happened to me and the Shop sent me a new one :-) and I can keep the other Xiao. I noticed that because I had placed both Xiaos next to each other.

@captainwormburner 3 года назад

What are the notes on this instrument? Trying to find a chart but it's not easy to find for some reason

@yuexiachou29 Год назад

what would be a good beginner xiao to buy in the U. S.

@nathandellinger9237 4 года назад

Wonderful video. My "C" xiao is an 8 hole however the bottom front three hole spacing is so far i can't really hold the bottom. Wondering if $40 was too cheap of one or if because it's labeled a tenor that it's just a beast in spacing

@TalesoftheBoatman 4 года назад

Reaching the holes is one of the main problems in playing a big flute like this. Definitely remember that it's not really possible with the finger tips alone, you must use "pipers grip," which uses the second digits and pads of the fingers. The slightly smaller D (G) xiao is a bit easier. Good luck!

@nathandellinger9237 4 года назад

@@TalesoftheBoatman thank you, I've found the bottom hole is for tuning to maintain my first tone on each octave at C. So technically 6 holes, 2 back 4 front. Idk why it was advertised as 8 I've actually gotten really great sound and range out of it now, took about a week to get my mouth held right then building up muscles in lips to hold in place. This instrument is mystical, it's like allowing your soul spark to communicate directly with the world. Thank you again for such a great video

@pageeric3125 7 лет назад

Getting a sound from the xiao is not a problem for me. The problem is that fingering any holes begins to make the sound go away. After a few holes, the sound goes away. It's like a clogged trumpet. I assume I am doing something wrong, since I have tried this scores of times over the past few months. Can anyone help? Thank you : )

@VinnySplendor 10 месяцев назад

This confused me so bad because I realized the only way to get that pinky hole was to play with my hands reversed from a norma flute.

@samnicolson2589 2 года назад

I've been looking for a flute to take backpacking with me across Europe and I've decided on the xiao. Will the life of the flute be shortened by rain and moisture? I intend on leaving it strapped to the outside of my pack

@oceanlive100 7 лет назад

hi chris this is simon from israel. few years ago bought a xiao in london. saw your video.thank you very helpfull tips. i noticed that im missingthe hole between the ring finger and the pinki finger. could you please give me your opinion on this. thank oyu and be blessed. simon

@kaynehomusic6928 7 лет назад

It seems that that is a 6-holes version of Xiao. Basically it's the same instrument, just with fewer finger holes. That is the traditional version of Xiao, no worry. Just you may find it harder to stretch for the lowest 2 finger holes.

@lemur2995 7 лет назад

Hi, nice tutorial :) Do you have any fingering chart for G key Xiao flute? And do you have any other guidance? Because i bought my first G key Xiao flute but i dont know from where to start. Thank you!

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

wks1412.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/dizi-and-xiao-fingering-chart20141.jpg This will give you the notes. I will try to make another video soon with scales etc.

@lemur2995 7 лет назад

Good idea. Thank you!

@lsmith145 7 лет назад

nice... I have a G key Xiao as well.

@michaelbryant2809 7 лет назад

Hi, I'm a new subscriber. Very cool channel! Just got a Xiao (keyG) would love to see that follow up video with scales etc., or perhaps a point in the right direction if you know any good resources for this instrument. :D

@TheWanderer0110 4 года назад

first of thank you for the video, secondly ive baught a xiao F key but i have 4 weird holes at the verry end of the flute on the bottom side, i have no clue wy they are there..

@TalesoftheBoatman 4 года назад

Hello! They are tuning holes, or vent holes I believe they are called, and can be utterly ignored!

@melchizedekvalentinechibue5494 3 года назад

Please how i can get this instrument?

@camillea9708 7 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the tutorial, it's very helpful. I have a Xiao flute but it's cracked.. Do you know how I can repare it ?

@TalesoftheBoatman 7 лет назад

Hi Camille, I'm sorry to say I don't know how to help. I had cracked bamboo flute once and I glued it - it worked alright but was never the same. The tone lost some clarity. There may be glue made for instruments that might be better ( i super glued it), but I'm not sure. Sorry!