Since ancient times, there are more and more kinds of musical instruments, because regional differences have led to the birth of many similar musical instruments. Although flute is a common musical instrument, there are many differences.

Flutes are not only rich in playing skills, but also varied, including Qu Di, Bangdi, Fixed Tone, Keyed Flute, Yuping Flute, Seven-hole Flute and Eleven-hole Flute. , and formed two schools with different styles. Flute is actually a general term for a musical instrument. If classified by pitch, flutes are generally divided into Qu Di, Bangdi and alto flutes.

The types of flutes can be divided into boring flutes, clarinet flutes, fixed flutes, average hole flutes, copper-connected tuning flutes, new flutes, flutes with holes and keys and flutes. Dull flute: Generally, a flute without a diaphragm hole is called a dull flute. The cost of playing "stuffy flute" is high, and the timbre is dark and not bright enough, but it is of great help to practice the "Qigong" of the flute, and it is generally best not to use it for the younger or the weak.

The "stuffy flute" can also be replaced by a flute with a membrane hole. On the "membrane hole", paste it with thick paper or plaster, which is called "stuffy flute" Strong flute: also known as straight flute and shepherd flute. Different from bamboo flute, it is blown vertically, and the flute head is equipped with a "spring". This kind of flute rings as soon as it is blown, which is easy to learn and very suitable for children to learn.

China's sword flute has a long history, and its playing style has always maintained national characteristics. In ancient times, it was called "Shun Di". In recent years, rigid flutes made of plastic have appeared, and the movable flute head device has been introduced from abroad, which not only increases the volume, beautifies the timbre, but also can adjust the pitch. It is a good tool for schools to carry out instrumental music activities.

Fixed pitch flute and average hole flute: In the old flute, the distance between the six pronunciation holes is basically the same, and the interval called the average I "sound is semitone (degree). According to the traditional fingering, the second hole and the third hole, the fifth hole and the sixth hole are closely spaced. Basically, the pitch of the flute can be solved, and the cross blowing method can turn two or three notes. We'd better choose the tuning flute.

Yuping flute, produced in Yuping County, Guizhou Province. Made of local bamboo. The flute body is oval, and the outside is engraved with landscapes, flowers and birds, animals, insects, fish or poems. , the craft is fine. Pairs of male and female flutes are more famous. The male flute tube is slightly thicker and engraved with "Longteng". The female flute tube is slightly thinner, with bright pronunciation and engraved with "Cai Feng". This kind of dragon and phoenix flute is quite unique in technology.

There are piccolo, flute, bow flute, mouthpiece flute and various other semitone flutes. Because of its special structure and timbre, it is suitable for different types and styles of performance, which has great limitations and has not been widely popularized and applied.