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How is the eight-note drum used?

When playing, the left hand carries the drum rope, cloth or holds the drum handle upward, and the right hand holds a small wooden whip and strikes. Playing methods such as clicking and rolling, soft tone. Mainly used in folk instrumental ensembles Banyin (also known as Baxian) and Zhuang opera accompaniment. Each band of eight tones, Baxian band or Zhuang opera accompaniment band, have to use a drum of eight tones, is the Zhuang, Gelao festivals, weddings and other festive occasions can not be separated from the rhythmic musical instruments, often as an ensemble to hit the section of the use.