What musical instrument is Xiao?

Xiao is a musical instrument played by ancient Han people. It has two types, one is Dong Xiao, and the other is Qin Xiao. The difference between them lies in single pipe and direct blowing. Xiao is generally made of bamboo, with eight holes and six holes. Xiao has a long history.

Generally speaking, Xiao is made of bamboo, but there are also jade Xiao and copper Xiao. The types of Xiao are Yuping Xiao, Zizhu, Jiujie Xiao and modern eight-hole Xiao. These flutes have their own characteristics and fingering methods.

Eight-hole Xiao is a modern work, which is generally used in art colleges. The eight-hole flute has the same diameter as that of the others, but it has eight sound holes. The playing method is the same as the traditional Dong Xiao, but the fingering is slightly different.

Xiao has a long history, more than 7,000 years ago. After a long period of development, it has evolved into the present Xiao, which is a musical instrument widely used in ancient courts.