Introduction to Tao Xun's Blowing Method:

1. Preparation tools

Tao Xun: Choose a suitable Tao Xun, and you can choose different sizes and shapes according to the size and timbre preferences of each population.

Whistle: Choose a suitable whistle. The length, width and angle of the whistle will affect the timbre and volume of playing.

adhesive tape: used to fix the whistle and adjust the timbre.

towel: it is used to wipe the moisture and dust on the surface of the pottery basin.

2. Playing posture

Stand or sit, relax and keep breathing smoothly.

put Tao Xun to your mouth, put the whistle to the center of your lips, and gently bite the whistle.

Use your lips to control the timbre and volume of the pottery casket, and adjust your mouth shape and breath to control the timbre and volume.

3, playing skills

Breathing: Learning to control breathing is the key to playing the pottery, and controlling the tone and volume through deep breathing and rhythmic breathing.

mouth shape: the center of the lips is close to the whistle, the upper and lower lips are balanced, and the corners of the mouth are slightly inward. The timbre and volume are controlled by adjusting the mouth shape.

Finger: Use your fingers to control the sound holes of the pottery, and open or close the sound holes in order to produce continuous notes.

practice: master playing skills and sense of rhythm by practicing simple tunes and scales.

4. Precautions

Beginners can practice their pronunciation and mouth shape with the whistle first, and then switch to the pottery after getting used to it.

pay attention to keep the clay pot clean and dry, and avoid direct sunlight and high temperature baking.

don't bite the whistle hard, so as not to damage the whistle or affect the timbre.

Pay attention to keeping your body relaxed and comfortable during playing.

Tone adjustment method of Tao Xun:

1. Trim the blowhole: The size and shape of blowhole have great influence on the tone. Generally speaking, the diameter of the blowhole should be between 8 and 1 mm, the shape should be an inverted cone, and the surface should be smooth and burr-free. When trimming, the edge of the blowhole can be trimmed into a sharp shape to facilitate pronunciation, but it should be noted that it cannot be trimmed into a positive cone to avoid affecting pronunciation.

2. Adjust the size of the sound hole: the size of the sound hole will also affect the timbre. If the sound hole is too large, the sound will be too loose and the timbre will not be concentrated; If the sound hole is too small, the sound will be too sharp and the timbre will be impure. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the sound hole size according to the actual situation.

3. Adjust the mouth shape: The size and shape of the mouth shape will also affect the timbre. If the mouth shape is too large, it will lead to a low voice; If the mouth shape is too small, the sound will be too sharp. Therefore, the mouth shape needs to be adjusted according to the actual situation.

4. Use different playing techniques: Playing techniques will also affect the timbre. For example, the volume and timbre can be adjusted by controlling breathing, and the timbre can be adjusted by changing the mouth shape.

5. The timbre adjustment of Tao Xun needs to comprehensively consider many factors, including the size of the blowhole, the size of the sound hole, the mouth shape and the playing technique. Only through constant trial and practice can we find a suitable adjustment method and play more beautiful music.