In Xi 'an semi-technical Yangshao cultural site, a ceramic whistle was also unearthed, which was called Tao Xun. The shapes of clay pots are different, some of them are olive-shaped, the middle shape is thick and round, and both ends are pointed. Pottery has a hole on both sides, which can make a sound after blowing. It should be said that this is the most primitive wind instrument known at present. At first, Tao Xun appeared not only to appreciate its acoustic effect, but more importantly, it was used to summon or lure animals in animal husbandry or hunting at that time. Then, with people's understanding and distinction of different sound effects, Tao Xun developed from a single scale to a multi-scale and gradually evolved into an early musical instrument.

When you see Tao Di, many people will think of China's ancient musical instruments, so that in Taiwan Province Province and Hongkong, Tao Di's nickname is Yang Xun. Although these two musical instruments have existed for a long time, and the history of China is even longer, it cannot be said that Tao Di was developed under the influence of China. Due to the specific conditions of primitive society and pottery unearthed in various places, this production technology was not taught by anyone, but was discovered and invented by people in different regions in their own production and life practice.

Tao Di is an ancient and unique clay musical instrument, small and simple, with strong sound penetration, round head and easy to learn.

Tao Di (also known as Yang Kui) is usually called Sweet Fan Bi in the United States, Tao Di in Taiwan Province Province and Tudi in Japan. In western music, it is classified as a flute instrument. The difference is that most flutes are rod-shaped, while Tao Di is spherical or egg-shaped. Its unique shape, interval, timbre and notes have unique style characteristics.

Steps to learn Tao Di 1 ~ 3.

Step 1: Pull the rope and thread.

Ceramic flute is fragile. In order to avoid being accidentally broken, the first step to get it must be hung around your neck to reduce the chance of being accidentally broken.

The second step: the method of blowing mouth.

Put the mouthpiece between the upper and lower lips, and the depth should not exceed the front teeth, otherwise it will cause excessive saliva when playing and make it difficult to operate.

Step 3: Playing skills

(1) Breathing: Inhale and exhale with the abdomen (three fingers below the navel), that is, deeply inhale and exhale, commonly known as "abdominal breathing".

(2) moving tongue method; Put the tip of the tongue between the maxillary teeth and gums to blow, and immediately retract the tongue quickly, just like reading the phonetic symbol "ㄊㄨ". "When practicing, try to reach the level of one note and one" ㄊㄨ ",so playing it will make people absolutely lively and powerful.

Learn the fourth to sixth steps of Tao Di.

Step 4: Fingering

Press the sound hole with your fingertips, not your fingertips; Don't expose pores when pressing, so as not to affect intonation.

Step 5: Play Tao Di.

Put the weight on your feet naturally and easily, relax your shoulders, extend your elbows slightly, and straighten your back naturally; Beginners should pay special attention not to bend forward, so that Tao Di can keep an angle of 45 degrees with his body.

Step 6: Maintenance and maintenance

Tao Di is non-toxic after high temperature firing. If it is not clean, just wipe it with alcohol.

Tao Di should not be soaked in water or cooked and disinfected to avoid unnecessary sequelae. ※.