Bawu (G) - Traditional Chinese Flute - Beginner Quality
The Bawu is an easy to play traditional Chinese flute. The tone reminds us of the western Clarinet. This Bawu flute is made out of bamboo. The side-blown version of this flute is held horizontally, like a western flute. The blowing is much more simple though.
How to play the Bawu?
- Blow into the mouthpiece, it is fairly simple.
- Try not to blow too soft or too loud, find the right intensity.
- Hold it horizontally, like a concert flute
- Also suited for people with small hands
The musical possibilities
- Play in various Chinese and Western keys and scales
- 'Slide' notes by sliding your finger slowly off a hole. (This works really well on a Hulusi!)
- 'Trills' by moving your finger up and down above a fingerhole quickly
