Yao Drum Structure in Different Regions

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The Yao nationality drum is cylindrical and 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.

Yao Drum Structure in Different Regions

For the big drums in Pingshan and other places in Tianlin County, the drum frame is made of wooden boards, and both ends are covered with cowhide. The diameter of the drum surface is about 80 cm, and the drum height is 100 cm to 120 cm.
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瑶族大鼓(百度百科)

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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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