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.
When playing the Mimi, place the tube upright, hold the Mimi with both hands, the left hand is down, the middle finger and index finger are horizontally pressing the first and second holes of the two tubes, the right hand is up, the middle finger and index finger are horizontally pressing the third and fourth holes of the two tubes respectively two holes.
The mouth contains two pipes on the upper end of the whistle to play, and it can produce two tones of the same degree.
Mimi's pronunciation is soft and honest, the treble is crisp and high-pitched, and the bass is loud and deep, with strong penetrating power. It can be used for solo performance or to accompany folk songs. It is often used in mass flower gatherings to accompany the singing of local folk songs and flowers.
Solo pieces include "On the Gate of Sister Ga" and so on.