The Basic Playing Method of Waist Drum (from Ansai Waist Drum)

Ansai waist drum has formed the dance characteristics of vigorous and passionate, bold and unrestrained, vigorous and elegant in the long-term circulation process. The waist drum player pays attention to "six strengths" in the performance, that is, the performance is strong, the swing is fierce, the kick is fierce, the turn is strong, and the power of jumping tiger tiger tiger. It's exciting to see it and encouraging to hear it. To sum up, the action rules include running, jumping, twisting, turning, pedaling, flashing, stamping, shaking, jumping, jumping and fast. Among them, waist twisting is one of the most basic movements of waist drum, including forward waist twisting, cross waist twisting and waist twisting.

Ansai waist drum is a multidimensional art that organically combines dance, martial arts, percussion, percussion and folk songs. It is also a unique dance, which is not limited by time, place and occasion, and can be performed on the road, square and stage, with strong adaptability and flexibility. Ansai waist drum with suona trombone is solemn and profound.

Ansai waist drum is just snare drum in terms of gameplay. Drum is mainly twisted, supplemented by beating, and mainly lyrical, expressing inner joy through movements and expressions; Martial arts drums are mainly played, kicked, straddled and stamped, which is difficult, demanding and requires a lot of exercise, and has the unity and standardization of action. The artistry of Ansai waist drum is mainly reflected in the snare drum, and the formation should be neat and consistent, with quick closing, quick releasing and quick changing. The movements should be vigorous, natural and generous, cheerful and smooth, both rigid and soft, fully reflecting the internal temperament and external beauty of Ansai waist drum.

Ansai waist drum from the Loess Plateau fully demonstrates Ansai people's perseverance, tenacious struggle, fearless and unyielding strong will, as well as optimistic, simple and progressive character and style.