When playing, the Manchu folk usually place the drum between the knees and play it with fingers or palms. When the shaman is performing, the drum is carried on the shoulders or placed on a wooden stand.
Korean folk usually wrap red cloth belts around the drum frame, hang the drum vertically in front of the chest, slap the left drum face with the left hand, and hit the right drum face or rim with a wooden hob with the right hand. The pronunciation is soft and loud, with no fixed pitch.
The playing style is similar to the stick drum, and the rhythm changes more. When the performer is excited, he flies the drum up and down, with a humorous and lively expression.
You can also place the round drum on the back of the left foot, control the drumming part by extending and flexing the left foot, supporting the drum with the left hand, and slapping or percussion with the right hand. Often used in folk instrumental ensembles or singing and dancing accompaniment.
The round drum of the Korean nationality is often played in ensemble with the stick drum and the flute, and plays a leading role in the folk orchestra. In addition to being used for performance, it is also a prop for folk dance. The round drum has become an inseparable rhythmic instrument for festivals, holidays and festive occasions.