Mimi is a double-reed gas-sounding instrument of Hui, Dongxiang, Baoan, Sala, Tu, Yugu and Han nationalities. It is easy to make and easy to play. It is used for solo and accompaniment. The sound is soft and beautiful, and it is deeply loved by people. It is popular in Linxia, Wudu, Gannan and Qinghai Province in Linxia, Gansu Province and Huzhu Tu Autonomous County in Qinghai Province.
The characteristics of Mimi's tones are bright, bright, and crisp, just like "the sound of chirping orioles is rumored to be a flower, and the spring is flowing upwards." Joyful or sad local minor tunes can be played, which can express the feelings of "flowers" to the fullest. It is often used in mass flower gatherings to accompany the singing of local folk songs and flowers. The sound of pronunciation is also the most commonly used pentatonic scale in the tones of "flower". Solo pieces include "On the Gate of Sister Ga" and so on.
Whenever the spring flowers are blooming and the flowers are fragrant, whether it is a vigorous young man, a stable middle-aged man or a childish child, almost everyone has a Mimi in their pocket; From the East Mountain to the sunset and the West Sea, in the mountains and fields of Guangqi, the crisp and sweet Mimi sounds are everywhere, making people feel relaxed and happy.