Yangko drums

Yangko drumming includes drumming, finger rolling, clapping, hand beating and combination beating.

Impact the eardrum. Use the palms of both hands, put the palms close to the eardrum, and then gently pat the eardrum. The intensity and speed can be adjusted as needed to achieve the required rhythm effect; Finger rolling. Bend your fingers and gently roll the eardrum with your fingertips. This method can produce a more delicate and continuous drumming effect, which is suitable for showing some details and changes.

Applause. Press the palm or fist on the drum surface with the palm root or fist side, and quickly hit and leave the tympanic membrane. The drum made by this method has a loud and powerful voice, which is suitable for expressing the enthusiasm and vitality of yangko. With a blow. Tap or tap the drum stand with your knuckles or wrists. The sound produced by this method is soft and suitable for expressing some delicate and changeable drums.

Combination game. You can combine the above styles of play, change the style of play according to the progress and needs of the dance, create a variety of drumming effects, and make the yangko more vivid. The playing style of yangko drum needs to be adjusted and changed according to the rhythm, speed and performance requirements of dance. Drummers should grasp the strength and rhythm of performance according to the sense of rhythm and overall atmosphere of music, and form close cooperation with dancers to show the unique charm of yangko.

Specific introduction of yangko drum

Yangge drum is a traditional percussion instrument, fixed in a double-sided barrel shape, slightly smaller than waist drum. The drum cover is embroidered with silk, with a drum belt on it and a row of yellow silk ears at the lower end. The drum body is 33 cm long and the surface diameter is 12 cm. Yangge drum is used in folk songs and dances. At present, the main form of yangko in all parts of the country is yangko team. The number of dance teams varies from a dozen to hundreds, including group dance, two-person dance and three-person dance.

The dance methods, movements and styles of yangko vary from place to place, some are magnificent, some are feminine and each has its own merits. Different regions have different appellations and styles. In the folk, there are two names for yangko: those who walk on stilts are called "Yangko on stilts" and those who don't walk on stilts are called "Tuyangko".