E Key Dizi Black Bamboo Flute with Free Membrane & Glue & Protector Set Traditional Chinese Instrument (Key of E/Black Bamboo)

First of all, excellent instrument.Second, here is why I ended up buying 3 of them.I first bought a C dizi, which is definitely my favorite one to play now, but at first it wasn't. Each dizi is a different size depending on the key, this includes the length of the instrument, the size of the holes and how far apart the holes are. Due to the size difference, each one sounds different too, thus the Key they are assigned (the higher the letter the higher the sound ie C has lower sounds than G). My favorite sounding one is the C, but at first the holes where too far apart for my hands and the holes a bit to big for my fingers, specially on the right hand. I was frustrated because I couldn't close the holes well enough to produce clear sounds.I really wanted to play a dizi, so I did more research on whole sizes and didn't find a clear answer. I then decided to try out a D dizi and a G dizi so see which one would be a better fit, so I bought them both. I definitely like the D and G. If your fingers are on the slimmer side, G is good to play, but because the key is so high, its more difficult to produce clear sounds (and that's coming from someone who has no problem playing a western flute). The D dizi is a really good choice if you aren't 100% sure on sound and size. It's not that hard to produce clear sounds on the D, and the wholes aren't too far apart. If you can only invest in one, I would say D is the best start.Now, if your fingers are on the slimmer side and you still want to play a C dizi, or your dizi still feels big for your hands, you can adjust your playing style and use the second joint of your fingers instead of the tip to cover the holes. This works very well for me and I actually play all my dizi this way now, regardless of size. If you aren't sure on what I mean, look up some videos on professionals playing the Dizi and you'll see that many of them don't use the tip of their fingers to cover the hole, specially the holes of the right hand. I still use the tip of my fingers to cover the holes on the left. Also, don't be deceived by your own fingers just because you are on the bigger side. I'm 5'10", 180 Lbs and the tip of my fingers are still smaller than I thought. But again, you can always adjust playing style.In summary, this is a great choice for a dizi, specially if you're just starting. Think well about what size would be a good fit for your hands and which sounds you prefer, and I think you'll be very happy with your Dizi.PS: Do some research on the membrane too.

I play the regular western flute so I figured I'd give this bamboo flute a try and it is difficult to blow at first and the membrane is a total pain. I recommend just using tape for the membrane until you have time to sit down and work with the real one. Once I got a sound out of it, it was beautiful. I have the C key which is fine for adult fingers.The zipper on the hard case did break on me but I don't think that's a big deal.Overall, it's a very beautiful instrument in presentation and sound once you figure it out.

While never having played a Dizi or a transverse flute, I was able to place the Dimo (membrane) somewhat correctly and with the help of YouTube and H.H. Lee's book "How to Play the Dizi, the Chinese Flute" I was able to get some sounds! The more I've been playing and working on my embouchure and breath (you don't have to blow hard! Something I've learned with the Shakuhachi), the more the notes sound possibly like they should. While I'm still going to give a 5 star, it looks like there was a crack at the blowing hole that was repaired and then lacquered over. You can see the line but I don't feel a vibration or loss of tone. (Hard to say though as a beginner, lol) I have not played with a tuner to see if it's in tune, but will update when I do. Any way, I'm thinking of ordering the G key. Very pleased, now I have to play more. :)*** Update as of November - I ordered a Dizi in G from the same seller in black bamboo and it is great too. After applying the Dimo and getting used to a different sized blow hole, I was able to play this flute as well. This time, I had my tuner app going and with the right breath the flute is perfectly in tune. Same thing with the flute in D. So much fun to play.

The Dizi came beautifully packed with all the items listed as described and even comes with a soft slim-fit red velvet bag for the dizi (this item was not shown on the picture).I am only a beginner but I was able to blow it without any issues.Fantastic before and after sales follow up service. Buy with confidence.

I bought a C Key Dizi, never having played any kind of flute before. I can already play almost two octaves on it, and it sounds phenomenal. I liked it so much I decided to pick up a second Dizi, and tried a NicoShine F key for a just a few dollars less from a different seller: it arrived broken, mismatched and disconnected ferrules, with a head that was unplayable. This flute, on the other hand, is a real live musical instrument, but would be worth the money just as a display piece. Phenomenal, mellow sound from the C, easy to play and establish embouchure with. I can't overstate how much I adore this flute, and seeing the alternatives in this price-range, I can't recommend them enough. After I received my purchase, the seller even reached out to see how I was enjoying it, and made sure I was happy with it! I returned the broken F Nicoshine, and ordered a second flute (D Key with the Bitter Bamboo Finish) from Physcool, which will be here tomorrow.Bottom Line: This is a marvelous Dizi, excellent for beginners, unbelievable value. The Dimo was super easy to apply, it sounds great, and it's been super easy to learn.(If your hands are on the smaller side or your fingers are on the thin side, you might consider a slightly smaller Dizi than C, as it may be difficult for you to reach or completely cover all the tone holes.)

I loved it at first sight when it arrived. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find the right hold and I was able to play it right after the membrane was in place. The tones are clear and beautiful. I made a new tassel for it out of my favourite thread. (to make it my own)It was great that there is a protective travel case for it, makes it all the more convenient to take along everywhere.

Made with plastic, feels quite cheap for the built.For a beginner it is a fairly okay flute.Notice the price is higher as its delivered from china over to the UK.Membrane over time becomes loose and needs reapplication.Will be a faff to source more when the free membranes run out.

Yo siempre quise una flauta pero se me hacía muy poco accesible las de metal y entonces encontré esta maravilla de instrumento.Y después de pasar un tiempo usando la flauta, ya me siento capacitado para dar mi opinión más sincera sobre la misma.La flauta en si es muy bonita y tiene un sonido precioso, la calidad es insuperable y cuando logras comprender como conseguir esos sonidos característicos del dizi se vuelve casi imposible el soltarla.Definitivamente en cuanto logré ahorrar lo suficiente voy a adquirir toda las claves que me faltan.

I ordered this last month as I had wanted to learn how to play the Dizi for quite some time now.I didn't expect much to come out of a 30€ instrument, so I was quite surprised when I found the overall quality of the case, bag and the flute itself to be really good in fact.Applying the membrane to the flute also went down like a charm, there's very simple explanations everywhere on the internet.However, what drove me to only giving it 3 stars, was the fact, that after testing around with the flute for a few hours and finally getting some decent tones out, I noticed that the uppermost fingerhole must've been drilled in some wrong diameter or something of the sort, as any note making use of it was blatantly out of tune from the others. None of them were in fact perfect matches (despite most of them being close enough), however this one stepped so badly out of line it would hurt any musician's ear.From the other reviews I take it that some have this issues while others either didn't notice or just didn't have it in the first place; so I would assume for the lucky ones this is definitely a nice instrument for anyone interested in beginning to learn chinese instruments of some sort. I for myself will definitely still keep the rest of the accessories.

Pretty good value for what you pay. Comes with the necessary membrane sheets and glue.Only problem is that cracks develop within a couple of days of receiving. Not sure if it's the temperatures or something else. So far, the cracks are surface (on the paint). Makes the flute look bad visually but still plays. Not sure if it will get deeper or spread throughout the whole flute down the road