Q & A: Is the Chinese flute, Dizi, different from shinobue? Yes, the Chinese flute, Dizi, is quite different from the shinobue. While I haven't played it before, I've heard that the Dizi has an additional hole where you put a membrane that vibrates to create a unique sound. This makes it quite different from the shinobue, which is more basic, with holes for fingers and mouth only.
