Intermediate Chinese Flute
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Overview
Type of course
Short Courses
Campus where course is offered
ITE College West
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.
Fee for this course can be paid using SkillsFuture Credits. Visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit for more information.
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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.
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