Shuizu drum (pinyin: Shuǐzú dàgǔ), cylindrical in shape, is popular all over Guizhou Province. It is a unique membrane percussion instrument for aquariums.
The drum frame is hollowed out with a whole section of toon wood, camphor wood or mulberry wood, the middle is slightly thicker, and the ends are covered with cowhide. The drum surface has a diameter of 45 cm and a drum height of 100 cm. It is placed on a drum stand and struck with a short wooden chime. It is used for traditional national festivals such as June 6th, Kuoduan (Shui New Year, between August and September), Kuanian (first month) and other traditional festivals. It is often played with musical instruments such as bronze drums and reeds, and everyone sings and dances around drums.