When playing Dolangewapu, often take a seated position, hold the qin obliquely around the waist, place the resonance box at the root of the right leg, the leather surface is inclined upward, the head of the qin is raised to the left, at a 45° angle, and the left hand is supported by the tiger's mouth The piano rod is usually used by the index finger, middle finger and ring finger to press the strings to take the sound, and the right thumb and index finger hold the pick to pluck the strings to pronounce.

The main strings are mostly two-string unison, the tunings are: c1, d1, g1, the ten resonant strings: g, c1, d1 are usually two-string unison, and the remaining four strings are: e1, f1, g1, a1. Range g-d2.

The performance is mainly based on the original position, and the high-pitched melody is often played on the resonance string. The lead strings are deep and rich, and the resonance strings are crisp and bright. The two are intertwined to form a unique style of sonorous sound, bold and unrestrained. Can be used for solo, ensemble or accompaniment, or play and sing by yourself. It is one of the main accompaniment instruments for folk playing "Dorang Muqam".