Bamboo Flute Songs | Updated Daily

Bamboo flute is a traditional Chinese musical instrument. It is also called "bamboo flute" because it is made of natural bamboo. The bamboo flute has a wide geographical spread and many varieties. The most common types of bamboo flutes are the quqi, bang and tune flutes. There are also yuping flutes, seven-hole flutes, piccolos and shun flutes. The Chinese flute has a strong Chinese national character, with a moving, melodious sound. The ancient name for the flute was "Dui", because it was called "the sound of washing". The flute is an important melodic instrument in the Chinese folk orchestra, mostly used for solo performance, but also for ensemble playing.