What are the characteristics of Dong drums?

Dong drum is popular in Liping, Rongjiang and Congjiang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province. The drum frame is made of Cunninghamia lanceolata, which is oblate and slightly arched outward. Both sides are covered with cowhide, and three rows of copper nails are fixed around the leather surface. The drum head is 22 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height. There is no paint on the outside of the drum frame. A belt is nailed to one side of the drum and a small rope loop is hung on it. When playing, the left hand holds the band or rope ring and the right hand taps with the pestle, which is the main rhythmic instrument in the Dong folk band. It is often played with instruments such as suona, Xiao Gong and cymbals, and is used for activities such as stepping on karaoke bars on June 6, and folk weddings, funerals and celebrations.

Yi drum: Yi drum, also called Tuan drum. Popular in Dayao, Yao 'an, Nanhua and other places in the early Wei Dynasty. The drum frame is made of a whole section of pine or walnut, which is oblate. The two ends are wrapped with sheepskin, and the four sides of the skin are fixed with big common nail. The drum head is 22 cm in diameter and 1 1 cm in height. Both sides of the drum frame are provided with small drum rings and drum ropes. The drum pestle is made of wood, with a length of 18 cm, and the head is covered with cloth. When playing, the player sits, puts the drum between his legs and plays with his hands. It is a rhythmic instrument in folk percussion bands, and is often played with instruments such as suona, gong and cymbals. It is used in traditional national festivals and occasions such as folk weddings, funerals and celebrations.