One, the elephant foot drum
The elephant foot drum is an ancient national musical instrument of the Dai people. Because the drum body like an elephant's foot and named widely. Elephant foot drum is also loved by the Kemu people, is an indispensable instrument in the songs and dances of all ethnic groups.
Two, the Dai drum
The Dai drum by the drum body, drum skin, drum circle, drum card and drum whip and other parts. In the Nujiang River downstream of Baoshan Dai area called "light to get", Xishuangbanna Dai area called "light side". Another "two drums", "double drums".
Three, Yao long drum
Named for the long and thin drum body. Also known as flower drums. Yao beat membrane sounding musical instruments. Yao language called Guo Dong Guo, haggard. Popular in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong Province, Liannan Yao Autonomous County and its Xiang, Gui, Guangdong adjacent to the vast Yao areas.
Four, the Korean long drum
The Korean long drum is also known as the "staff drum". Originally from the Indian drums. In the 4th century AD, fine waist drums through the Silk Road into the Central Plains of China, and then spread east to Korea. It is widely practiced among the Korean people in China.
Fifth, the Zhuang bee drum
Bee drum is a thin waist drum circulating in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, its style and playing method is similar to the Korean long drum, both from the same source. It is an ancient percussion instrument of the Zhuang people. It is often used to accompany folk songs and dances.