F Key Dizi Bitter Bamboo Flute for Beginners - Traditional Chinese Instrument with Free Membrane, Glue & Protector Set (Key of F/Bitter Bamboo) - Perfect for Meditation, Cultural Performances & Music Learning

Very beautiful appearance, I’m a beginner and I’ve been able to make a sound but I need to practice of course. The only problem with the flute is that the two pieces become very tight at the copper joint and it’s very hard to take apart the flute. I’ve added some Vaseline and it seemed to help a bit, but I really don’t want to be using such force all the time because I fear it might crack, not sure if it’s supposed to be like this. Maybe it’ll loosen with time? Either way, this variation has a close resemblance to Wei Wuxian’s flute which is what I was going for, love him. I’m buying a separate tassel that’s more accurate to his in the show, but for the time being, the one included is not bad at all!My son plays flute and had somewhat difficulty playing this. Once you manage getting air into the flute the sound quality was great. Also the membrane was difficulty to get on and tore really easily.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.The dizi (bamboo flute) came inside a very nice padded case. The case is shrink wrapped as well. Inside the case, it has a red velvet bag for the dizi. It is long enough to cover the full assembled length of the dizi.The dizi came in 2 parts. The connection is tight but still not too hard to connect and disconnect. There is also a red tassel for you to hang at the end for decoration.It also came with a packet of membrane and glue for you to cover the 2nd hole. It is a little tricky to glue it. The first time I did, the membrane came off after it was dried. I applied more glue and water to glue it back. It seems to be sticking now. Some advices I found online suggest beginners to use scotch tape, which is much easier although the sound produced maybe a bit different. I don't have scotch tape so I had to do it the hard way....There is also a finger chart included for you to learn how to play.I have never played before. I watched some YouTube videos and was able to figure out how to make a sound in less than an hour. It is a bit tricky. It seems I have to blow the air a little differently for each note to make a sound. It'll take awhile to figure out....The dizi looks beautiful and without cracks. It produces a decent sound. For a beginner who have never played dizi, this fits my budget and I'm happy with the quality.Excellent. Nice sounds. Still learning as a beginner. Impressive packages and nice red velvet bag to protect the flute. Loving it recommend for beginners.Good!Flute came with nice protective case and a protective bag as well.The build is solid and it sounds great!Also came with helpful instructions for beginners!It’s very nice looking and well made. I bought it as a gift for my Dad but unfortunately he had difficulty playing a tune. He said it was hard to make a sound out of it. For that reason I returned it.