Basic play of waist drum

Waist drum, also known as "Yunnan Drum", is one of the traditional folk musical instruments in Yunnan, China, and has different development and playing methods in different regions of Yunnan Province. The following will introduce the basic play of waist drum.

The first is the grip. The waist drum consists of two sticks, one end of which is held by hand and the other end of which beats the drum surface. Hold the racket correctly, hold the sticks at both ends of the waist drum with five fingers together, hide your elbows in your waist, and relax your arms to ensure that you will not get tired prematurely, which is especially important for playing for a long time.

Next is the basic rhythm. Before you start playing drums, you need to make the rules of playing in advance according to the rhythm of the music, usually four beats and one blow. The basic rhythm is a short and long "winding" rhythm (small and big-vibration), and other changes, such as semi-response and beat, can be added to the tonic to enhance musicality.

Then there is the basic play. When playing, the operation of both hands needs to be done separately. Under normal circumstances, the left hand is light, flexible and efficient, and the right hand uses natural and vertical force at a lower position, and makes the inside of the palm fully contact with the drum surface, so as to accurately hit the drum surface and avoid injury.

Finally, the playing skills. Waist drum can be struck with fingers, palms, fists, landing, etc. At the same time, pay attention to vocal skills.