How is Tao Di classified?

Tao Di can be classified according to range, number of holes, appearance and number of tubes.

Related introduction:

1. Scope division:

Divided into treble Tao Di, alto Tao Di and bass Tao Di.

The symbol of tenor Tao Di is S, tenor Tao Di has Tao Di in C, Tao Di in F and Tao Di in G, which are SC, SF and SG respectively. The symbol of alto Tao Di is A, and alto Tao Di has Tao Di of C, Tao Di of F and Tao Di of G, which are AC, AF and AG respectively. The symbol for bass Tao Di is B, and bass Tao Di is usually Tao Di in C, which is BC.

2. Division of the number of holes

Tao Di has 4 holes, Tao Di has 5 holes, Tao Di has 6 holes, Tao Di has 7 holes, Tao Di has 8 holes, Tao Di has 9 holes, Tao Di 10 holes, Tao Di12 holes and even Ocarina 17 holes. Ordinary Tao Di is mostly 6-hole Tao Di and 12-hole Tao Di.

3. Appearance division

Craft Tao Di, painted Tao Di, cracked Tao Di, cannon Tao Di, submarine Tao Di, flat Tao Di, spherical Tao Di, cylindrical Tao Di, etc.

4. Division of pipeline number

Single tube Tao Di, double tube Tao Di.

Tao Di double pipe includes double pipe Tao Di, three pipe Tao Di and four pipe Tao Di, that is, multiple pipes. Because Tao Di's vocal range is limited, when playing music beyond its vocal range, you can choose to use double-tube Tao Di besides flutes with different keys.

Extended data

The origin of modern Tao Di can be traced back to the painted musical instruments used by Mayans and Aztecs in South America in the 6th century. A number of clay-fired vessels were unearthed in Ecuador, South America, and were made in about 2000 BC.

After analysis, it is found that these musical instruments are not toys, and some can play simple music. After development, in 500-600 BC, Tao Di made by Maya could play a complete scale.

Although Tao Di is a popular musical instrument, it has a strong musical expression. Elegant Irish whistle and sad erhu can also be simulated by corresponding professional performance in Tao Di.

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