There are different types of flutes that are available but one of those that have gotten the attention of people is the Bamboo Flute. There was a time when bones were used in order to create flutes. Since the bamboo also has a natural, hollow form, it only makes sense that this can also be used as a flute.
There are numerous bamboo flutes all over the world so it will be hard to pinpoint which is the oldest one available. The flute may be called through different names and they may have many variations. It is said that the first bamboo flute may have been created during 4000-1200 BCE.
Bamboo flutes, also called Dizi, are a Chinese musical instrument. They became popular as early as 475BC which was around 7000 years ago. A Dizi is made of a blowing hole, a stop hole, and six finger holes. There are also two auxiliary tone holes located on the flute.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the bamboo flute was adopted for use in various stage dramas. There are two main types of Dizi, these types include Bangdi and Qudi. Bangdi is used most often for expressing robust and lively emotions. Qudi is also known as Sudi and is most often used for delicate or understood moods.
