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Intermediate Chinese Flute
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The Chinese Flute (better known as Dizi) has a sweet and distinct voice, making it one of the most popular Chinese musical instruments. In this course, you will learn the intermediate techniques and different schools in playing the Dizi. Join us a...
Course duration: 8 hours
The Chinese Flute (better known as Dizi) has a sweet and distinct voice, making it one of the most popular Chinese musical instruments. In this course, you will learn the intermediate techniques and different schools in playing the Dizi. Join us and embark your journey into the beautiful world of Chinese music with the Dizi.
Applicants are advised to complete the Beginner Chinese Flute course or have basic Dizi-playing knowledge before enrolling in this Intermediate Chinese Flute course.
What you'll learn
The history and various schools of Dizi techniques
Proper care and maintenance of the Dizi
Analysing a piece of music
Demo & Practical Sessions
Fingering exercises for intermediate level
Breathing techniques and note sustainability
Expanding your octave range on the Dizi
Tonguing and flutter-tonguing techniques
Basic sight-reading skills
Exercises to improve finger dexterity
Playing intermediate-level songs
Entry requirements
Applicants are advised to complete the Beginner Chinese Flute course or have basic Dizi-playing knowledge before enrolling in this Intermediate Chinese Flute course.
Course fees exclude the provision of Dizi.
For hygiene reason, participants must bring their own Dizi for each lesson.
Fees
Fee for this course can be paid using SkillsFuture Credits.

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