The sound of dong dong ku is soft and rich. Can be used solo or in ensemble, often two together. Mainly there are playing techniques such as percussion, appoggiance and vibrato.

Traditional music includes "Playing Tune", "Going to the Market", "Bou Nie Dong", "Slow Bag Nie Dong", "La Park", "Naiyo Nai" and so on. The tune is fresh and lively, melodious and melodious, full of pastoral flavor.

The Tujia people call Dongdongku music tunes. The traditional tunes are extremely rich. Most of them have fixed titles and lyrics, which can be played and sung. Dongdongku music, which retains the characteristics of ancient Tujia ballads, is a typical Tujia traditional folk music with a strong national style.