Top 10 bamboo flute making masters

The flute is one of the oldest and most representative wind instruments in China, with a history that can be traced back to around the 7th century BC. The flute has always played an important role in Chinese music culture. Flute can be divided into many different types according to different shapes, tones and playing techniques. These include qudi, bangdi, fixed-tone flute, keyed flute, jade screen flute, seven-hole flute and eleven-hole flute.

There are many types of flutes, and many people don’t know how to choose a flute that suits them? Which brand of Chinese flutes is good? We have sorted out some master makers for you, let’s take a look at the brands of flutes?

1. Zhan Wen

Zhan Wenbing, a native of Miluo, Hunan, is a famous young man Flute and flute maker, founder of the modest bamboo music brand, currently a director of the Hunan Provincial Bamboo Flute Committee and a director of the Clarinet Committee of the Chinese Musicians Association. The modest bamboo music brand he founded was nominated as a preferred brand by CCTV. It is the best-selling bamboo flute brand, so it is the first recommended brand.

2. Ying Mingzhang

Ying Mingzhang, who studied under Zhao Songting, is currently the director of Hangzhou Jiayin Instrument Factory, vice chairman of Hangzhou Folk Literature and Artists Association, and China Bamboo Flute Association Directors etc. In 2003, he was named the first "Hangzhou Folk Craft Master". "Jiayin Instrument Factory" founded by Ying Mingzhang is committed to making first-class national wind instruments.

3. Wang Xiaogang

Wang Xiaogang, a bamboo flute maker, studied under Mr. Ying Mingzhang, a famous bamboo flute maker. He successively founded Hangzhou Tianyun Instrumental Music Factory and Shuangzhu Culture Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in the production of flutes, Xiao and other musical instruments. Mr. Madi's royal flute maker.

4. Ding Xiaoming

Ding Xiaoming is a famous contemporary Chinese flute and flute maker. He has more than 30 years of experience in making flutes and flutes. The flutes and flutes he makes have rich and full bass, bright midrange, transparent treble, good intonation and excellent craftsmanship. Therefore, they are very popular among professional players and music lovers. .

5. Huang Weidong

Huang Weidong founded "Zhuyun" flute and xiao, which is a famous brand in the flute industry. His "Bamboo Rhythm" brand and Dong Xuehua's "Lingsheng" brand have become the leading bamboo flute products in China.

6. Dong Shenghua

Dong Shenghua has been learning flute since he was a child. In 1985, he began to be a disciple of flute master Mr. Zhou Linsheng. He worked as a professional flute maker at Shanghai National Musical Instrument Factory No. 1 for many years. We have the courage to explore and delve into the manufacturing process and constantly update the special equipment.

7. Dong Xuehua

Dong Xuehua learned flute playing since he was a child. After establishing the "Lingsheng Flute and Xiao" brand, he received the care of Mr. Lu Chunling and Zhao Songting, the masters of flute and flute. As the first person to make flutes and flutes in mainland China, he was invited to give lectures in Taiwan and was hired as a flute and flute making consultant by Taiwan's higher education institutions.

8. Zhou Linsheng

Zhou Linsheng (Lingsheng), self-described as a bamboo flute player, a famous Chinese flute and flute player, and a consultant of Shanghai National Musical Instrument Factory No. 1. He learned flute from his father when he was young, and made flute with Xu Liusi and Zhao Dengliang as his teachers. His famous disciples include Huang Weidong, Dong Xuehua, etc. The bamboo flute made by Zhou Linsheng has a thick sound and strong resonance, and overcomes the intonation problem of Chinese bamboo flutes.

9. Wang Jianhong

Wang Jianhong (the founder of Fengya Flute and Xiao) is a famous flute and flute maker. He has participated in the broadcasts of CCTV Music Channel many times, responsible for explaining the production process of bamboo flutes, and was also named "Top Ten Makers of Chinese National Instruments in 2015". The flute is well made, belongs to the more expensive grade, and is cost-effective.

10. Wang Yiliang

Wang Yiliang is a famous flute maker. The flutes he makes have beautiful tones, good uniformity and good endurance. Many older generations and young people play them. Everyone uses his flute. Among the flutes made by Wang Yiliang, the more famous ones include the three-hole mouth flute and the wooden flute. He is highly regarded by the industry and has made important contributions to the development of Chinese bamboo flute music.

The above 10 are all masters of craftsmanship, and the quality of their bamboo flutes is guaranteed. These master brands can all be considered.