Musical Instruments in Yunnan

Such as the Dai's point of light, cymbals, elephant foot drums; Yi, Yao, Zhuang copper drums; Wa's wooden drums; Jinuo's bamboo zither; Kemu people's Daodao. These instruments are rhythmic and loud, and are mostly used in the ceremonies of festivals and celebrations, as well as accompanying instruments in songs and dances.

2, wind instruments:

Such as Miao, Yao, Wa, Yi, Zhuang gourd sheng; Yi, Hani, Naxi, Jingpo, Nu, Dulong, Lahu flute; Yi, Hani, Dai Bawu; Yi Tulu. This type of instrument has a beautiful tone, rich in expression, blowing the tune lively, beautiful and lyrical.

3, plucked instruments:

Such as the Yi, Bai, Naxi, Jingpo, Brown, De'ang Yueqin (also known as strings), strings, three strings; Mongolian "muddy". These instruments are mostly used as accompaniment for young men and women during gatherings, songs or dances. Young men and women often use the moon harp and the mouth string, a pair of answer, to convey the love of the heart.

4, stringed instruments:

Such as the Naxi erhu, three-stringed hu; Klin people "Dingmo". These instruments are influenced by Han instruments, but the playing of the song and fingering, and the Han huqin completely different. In some Yi areas, such as Chuxiong, Shilin and other places, there are Jinghu with Yueqin, flute and other instruments, "playing jump" (i.e. playing songs).

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