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Learn how to play the Chinese vertical bamboo flute, the dongxiao (洞箫). \"Introduction to the Dongxiao\" is everything that you need to know to get started playing the xiao. Follow the step-by-step guidance of each section as the lessons progress from making the first sounds on the xiao to being able to play entire traditional musical pieces.
The goal of this text is to be an English resource for anyone wanting to learn this unique instrument. The author went through exhaustive research and translation in order to put together a comprehensive guide that not only teaches the basics and lists a few simple songs, but also goes deep into the musical aesthetic of the dongxiao. Each piece is fully notated and includes an instructive commentary that adds context, structure, and advice where necessary.
The learning resources included in this book are:
-The History and Structure of the Dongxiao
-Illustrated Instruction and Commentary
-How to Read and Write Jianpu (numbered notation)
-108 Fully Notated Songs (95 beginner to advanced songs, 13 traditional pieces)
-Fundamental to Advanced Techniques
-Fingering Charts for Standard Tuning and other Variations
-More Resources for Continued Learning Online
This 170+ page text will guide you through every step of how to play the xiao from information on the history, structure, type, and maintenance of a dongxiao to instruction on how to read jianpu, practice drills, play songs, learn special techniques, and perform complete musical pieces with this unique bamboo flute!
While this text is a complete guide for self-study, it is also the resource material for online lessons that are available through the Ways of Wudang on Patreon and Wudao Music on Youtube. Subscribe and get access to recordings, resources, and classes. Private lessons are also available for direct feedback and personal guidance.
Website: https://www.waysofwudang.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/waysofwudang
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wudaomusic
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