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Uyghur Tambourine Ensemble

Uyghur Tambourine Ensemble is as follows:

The Uyghur Tambourine Ensemble is one of the folk songs and dances loved by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, and it is also an important part of Uyghur music. The ensemble usually consists of a number of artists*** playing together, with the tambourine as the main instrument, supplemented by other instruments, such as the Rewafu, plucked, etc., to play a fast-paced, melodious tunes.

The playing technique of tambourine ensemble is very unique, and each artist has his or her own unique playing style and characteristics. During the performance, the artists will use different techniques and skills, such as finger tapping and wrist shaking, to produce different tones and effects, depending on the repertoire.

The music of a tambourine ensemble usually consists of several sections, each with its own unique rhythm and melody. During the performance, the artist will use different techniques and skills according to the needs of the piece in order to express different emotions and atmospheres.

The hand-drum ensemble is not only a form of musical performance, but also a way of cultural transmission. In Uyghur traditional culture, hand-drum ensemble is widely used in various occasions, such as weddings, celebrations, festivals and so on. Through the performance of hand-drum ensemble, people can feel the unique charm and spiritual connotation of Uyghur traditional culture.

In short, Uyghur hand-drum ensemble is a form of musical performance with great national characteristics, which not only shows the charm of Uyghur traditional culture, but also enriches the diversity of Chinese national culture.

Tambourine structural characteristics

The drum body is flat and round, the drum frame is made of wood, and some of them are made of multi-layer slats bent and shaped, the drum mouth is 19.5 centimeters in diameter, and the drum rim is 3.5 centimeters to 4 centimeters in height, and the two surfaces are covered with cowhide or sheepskin. The skin will be sewn in advance in a larger than the mouth of the drum on the round iron circle, iron circle with a thick lead wire production, 21.5 cm in diameter, and then in the two iron circle in the rope, tighten the iron circle and make the drum skin taut.

The drum frame is equipped with a short wooden handle on one side, with a length of 9 centimeters and a diameter of 2.6 centimeters. Tambourine drum surface is plain and undecorated, the drum frame and the short handle are coated with red lacquer. Drum whip made of wood, whip length 26 centimeters, whip handle slightly thick.