Winding Method of Xiao (Chinese Edition)

This is an elementary textbook, including 4 parts: basic introduction of the instrument, basic method of practice, skill training and comprehensive exercises. In first part, the history and the features of Xiao can be accessible. In second part, basic gesture, breath theory and application, together with musical scale exercises and modulation training are mainly introduced. In third part, common skills in light of breath, finger and tongue are specially trained. It is noticeable that these book focuses on training of Xiao with eight holes, for the range of skills of Xiao are too wide to master. Flageolet is also alternative, but is not applied to some exercises with high difficulties.