The young man Biyue often plays the corbel for self-entertainment or sings while playing, and often accompanies the folk songs sung by girls. It is an inseparable musical instrument in the love life of Hani young men and women. According to custom, it can only be played during the harvest season.

When playing, place the piano body obliquely in front of the chest, hold the piano with the left hand to press the strings, and the right hand to play the plectrum. The plectrum is made of calf horn or bamboo. The two strings of the bijou corbel are tuned according to the relationship of fifths. The usual tuning is: f, c1; g, d1; a, e1 or d1, a1. The tone is clear and elegant, but the volume is low. Can be used solo or to accompany folk songs.

Traditional music includes: "Emotion", "Qin Tune", "Miscellaneous" and "Love Tune".