Which ethnic groups use drums in their dances? Recommendations are as follows:
1. Han people
Common encouragements in Han dances are:
Waist drum (big drum): It is common in some festive occasions, where dancers wear waist drums and dance to the sound of drum music to show joy and vitality.
Drum dance: Dancers hold two small drums and dance with rhythm. They often perform in celebrations and folk festivals.
2. Zhuang nationality
The use of drum music in zhuang dance is very rich:
Gong and drum dance: with gongs and drums as the main accompaniment instruments, dancers dance their bodies in the sound of gongs and drums, which is full of passion and movement.
Saddle Encouragement: Dancers play the role of knights and hold saddle drums, showing courage and heroism under the rhythm of drum music.
3. Tibetan
Drum music is also often used in Tibetan dances:
Daji drum: performers hold Daji drums and show piety and joy with the dance rhythm.
4. Mongolian
Drum music is common in Mongolian dance:
Ma Touqin and Changgu: Ma Touqin's solo echoes with the drums of Changgu, forming a unique musical feature, and dancers dance under this music.
5. Korean
Drum music is also used in Korean dances:
Great encouragement: dancers hold drums and dance in the sound of drum music, conveying the joy and enthusiasm of Korean people.
6. Yi people
Drum music in yi dance is common in:
Pima dance: Dancing in the sound of drum music, dancers hold tambourines and dance, showing courage and heroism.
The folk dances listed above are only partial. Among many ethnic groups in China, many dances will be applied to drum music. Drum plays an important role in these dances, enhancing the dance atmosphere and expressing cultural characteristics, making the dance more lively, dynamic and charming. These national dances not only show gorgeous dances, but also inherit and show the cultural heritage and spiritual outlook of different nationalities.