The basic bamboo method of dulcimer is to alternate hands. There are two traditional bamboo methods: "left bamboo method" and "right bamboo method".

There are several ways to tune the dulcimer, the two most commonly used.

When playing the pipa, press the strings with the fingers of the left hand and play the strings with the fingers of the right hand. Due to the use of metal strings in modern times, the right finger needs to wear false nails to play.

The correct breathing method is very important for playing the night flute. Generally, the chest-abdominal combined breathing method is used. The correct breathing method is very important for playing the night flute. Chinese folk wind music attaches great importance to the use of "qi". Only when the breath is used properly can it be played freely for a long time. Otherwise, you will feel tired after playing for a while and may have chest tightness. The phenomenon of shortness of breath, for a long time, is not good for the body, so it is very important to master the correct breathing method.