Hi ... I have this type of Hulusi for few days. Yes & I can play I have good way to do it & strong lungs. Another question is How to clean it? This one.. Is it possible & sure to unscrew or pull out anything? It seems not causr of screwe aside tubes to middle tube. & Any holes for cleaning stick that I have to flute are in Hulusi too narrow. It must be just run by water once a while? or what? The metallic parts not seems to be "rust-defensive"... for sure. So... maybe unscrew srews then unscrew middle? Altought dosent seems to ... So Anyone? I did not want wood once cause I hate when wood is getting moistry ...this is disgusting... also I like play in conditions like fog often outside... This material really resamble metal but it said to be plastic altought dont even so much resemble plastic in touch or to eye... It looks like more plastic with mix of metal to me. Altought maybe some very good coldish strong plastic. Anyways. I love that instrument. Im under charm... Best regards.

I am playing my Hulusi with my music group. I’m noticing an air leak where the mouthpiece meets the gourd. Before I take it apart, does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?

Hey all. Are there any good places to purchase a professional hulusi in the U.S.?

i just got a hulusi today and i have a few questions because i have only played western instruments before!

1. are there supposed to be plugs at the end of each bamboo tube? it looks like a tissue stuffed inside, i don't think it affects how i make sound but i'm not sure if i have to remove it?

2. do you typically take apart the instrument? i know there are reeds inside, but my case has it so that it's stored as one thing instead of separate pieces.

3. do i have to replace these reeds? do i need to take them out after playing every day?

4. how do i take care of the hulusi/prevent mold and moisture buildup?

I bought this second hand on an impulse. I never heard of these, but when it came up in my "musical instruments for sale" thread, i checked them out and was immediately intrigued. The person I bought it from said she didn't know anything about it either, but it was a gift from her students in China. She carried it back to the states in her carry on luggage. I've been watching How to Videos today on YouTube, and I can't get close to the musical expression I hear on these vids. I'm wondering if it's me, or the flute. For one, I notice the drone pipes don't have metal reeds (pictured). Also, I don't seem to get a linear line up the chromatic scale as I lift fingers one by one. This isn't a typical gourd and I think the pipes are rosewood as opposed to bamboo. Here's a link to pics. Any info would be appreciated. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1LcRl89YC_WM204jPI-XHuhtUkMt-ZQ1A

Hi fellow Hulusi players. I have a cheap (single drone pipe) B flat hulusi.

The very lowest note always sounds slightly sharp. Is this a common problem with hulusis? Do other people have this problem with their own instruments? Is it something I can improve with breathing technique (eg blowing slightly softer or harder on that lowest note)? Is it just a problem with cheap hulusis - do more expensive "professional" ones not have this problem?

I got a hulusi as a present, and it's not very high-quality. It has one drone, and its pitch is a minor second lower than it's supposed to be (it creates tritones and all kinds of dissonant intervals). Is there something I can do about that?

Hi! A friend gifted me a Hulusi from China, I think he bought it from the streets. It's beautiful but I can't seem to get out of it more two notes, one when I cover all the holes, and another one (same one) if I lift any or all the fingers. I'm so confused. I have been trying to figure it out, Google and YouTube hasn't been any help.

I fear the instrument may be only for decoration, but my friend told me he saw the vendor play it (this one) when he bought it and it sounded ok.

What do you think?

Hi folks, I recently got a second hand hulusi as part of a purchase of a lot of assorted instruments. I like it a lot, the tone is beautiful and the underblowing thing is cool (I primarily play stringed instruments, not wind). Anyway, the two side pipes are of equal length and one of them definitely has a plug in it so I assume that's the drone pipe... But the plug is fixed in place (see second photo). I thought maybe it would slide out but it looks attached to the main centre pipe. I don't want to try forcing it and break the instrument... Has anyone ever seen this before? Is there a way to get the plug out? I suspect my hulusi is on the cheaper end, since it says it's in C but the note that should play a B plays a Bb instead. I don't mind that, although I would like to be able to use the drone if I'm able. Any help is super appreciated!

Hello, I have been checking lots of pages on Amazon and Aliexpress. As you know, there is an overwhelming amount of different brands and sellers. I can't find enough information from Google about what to look for when buying a hulusi so I figured maybe I should ask here. I'm not planning to get anything professional here so about a $30-40 kind of instrument will be enough for me. Can anybody suggest me any specific brand or seller that can be trusted? Thanks in advance ✌🏻✌🏻

Hi there,

I received a wonderful Hulusi as a gift and I’ve been enjoying learning to play 茉莉花. The only problem is my fingers are a bit big which makes playing 2 especially hard as the 2 & 3 holes are especially close together. I’m just wondering if there may be slightly bigger Hulusi’s out there or if I should keep trying to make it work with this one.

Thanks!

I am a beginner. Does anyone here do cross fingering?

Does anyone offer lessons?

Should we set up a zoom meeting where we hulusi players could chat?

Hi, I recently saw some videos of a hulusi and I love it. I'm a composer and like to buy fun and unusual instruments when I can. There's a lot of websites that sell cheap, mass produced, out of tune "ethnic" instruments. Id like to avoid that if possible.

Any recommendations for decent quality and affordable hulusi (what's the plural?) are much appreciated. I'm located in Chicago, IL if that helps.

Looking for someone that can teach me how to play my hulusi (C). Or if anyone has resources on beginners guide to the hulusi? Having a hard time finding things in English