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Is tuning-joint necessary?

The tuning joint (made of copper) can be found in most Dizi and Xiao bamboo flutes in China, while is such joint really necessary?

If the flutes are to be played with other instrument, then such tuning joint can be of help as it can change the valid length of the flute body which in turn ...

How to choose Xiao flute

For the beginner, the first thing is to choose the key, the most used keys for Xiao flute is key F and G, key F is one tone lower than key G, so the finger holes’ distance for a key F is larger than key G, and to some extent makes a key G one easier to control for the ...