The shape of the Dong flute is similar to that of the dongxiao. The mouthpiece is equipped with reeds. It blows vertically. The tone is clear and melodious. When playing, the flute body is placed vertically, the left index finger, middle finger, and ring finger press the three holes, and the right index finger, middle finger, and ring finger press the three holes, and t...

The traditional Dong flute is mostly made of water bamboo, but also made of purple bamboo, golden bamboo or yellow withered bamboo. The length and thickness of the flute are not fixed. When making the Dong flute, the yellow withered bamboo or purple bamboo that was cut down in August is generally used. The bamboo joints are required to be long and uniform in thickness. After...

The traditional Dong flute is mostly made of water bamboo, but also made of purple bamboo, golden bamboo or yellow withered bamboo. The length and thickness of the flute are not fixed. Dong flutes generally have a tube length of 30 cm to 40 cm and an inner diameter of 1.3 cm to 1.5 cm. In addition to the slope-shaped mouthpiece at the upper end, a bamboo joint is left or a flute...