Chinese Flute Diagram and Terms

The traditional dizi (Chinese flute) is China's most ancient folk instrument. Its construction has A blow hole - this is where you blow. A mokong (membrane) hole - you will need to cover this with a dimo membrane. See applying the dimo for more info. Six finger holes - these are used to play the dizi. See How to hold the dizi for more info. Optional two auxiliary holes on bottom (ji yin) - these are rarely used, but they are not without purpose: These two holes are used to hang a tassle if you'd like. If the holes are made bigger or covered, the sound of the dizi changes slightly. Optional two auxiliary holes on top - these holes may be made larger or covered to change the sound of the dizi. These are also rarely used. Internal closed end (sometimes naturally from the bamboo) - this is a key piece in how the dizi makes its sound. The distance from the closed end to the finger holes determines the wavelengths of the sound produced. And a dimo mebrane, which is glued onto the mokong (membrane) hole. The dimo membrane can greatly effect the sound of the flute. See applying the dimo for more.