How to play the Yao drum

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The Yao nationality drum is the conductor and lead instrument of the Yao nationality bronze drum band. When playing, it is placed in the center of the band, and the sound is loud and loud.

How to play the Yao drum

The playing methods include cross-leg strike, bent over strike, counter-attack strike, cross-flip, etc., and alternately strike the drum heart, drum edge or drum frame. The performers dance while striking, the playing methods are ever-changing, and the dancing poses are beautiful and moving. It is mostly used in national festivals, wedding and funeral ceremonies and other occasions.
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The Yao nationality drum (pinyin: Yáozú dàgǔ) is cylindrical in shape. Popular in Nandan, Tianlin and other places in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The shape varies from place to place. The big drums in the areas of Lihu and Yaozhai in Nandan County are mostly hollowed out with a whole section of camphor wood as the drum frame. The height is 90 cm to 100 cm, and the lower end is open.

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