Gao Qiang is derived from Yiyang Qiang. It still retains the artistic characteristics of singing in harmony and beating gongs and drums. Most of the vocal support only supports the last words of sentences and the drawl, and is accompanied by percussion music, which has a unique style. After Gaoqiang entered Liuzi Opera, it was combined with the Qupai lyrics and tunes of this opera, resulting in various forms such as Qingyang Gaoqiang, Shanshanyang Gaoqiang, and Wawa Gaoqiang.

In addition, there is a high-pitched tune accompanied by the "three big pieces", which is a strict rhythm pattern. This kind of high-pitched tune is accompanied by Xiansuo instruments without any vocal support. Artists call it Xiansuo Xiaogaoqiang. This song is included in Liuzi Opera's excellent traditional play "The Makeup Box".

There is a big difference in musical style between Gaoqiang and other types of tunes, and it can achieve better results when used interspersed in some repertoire. Liuzi Opera has also accumulated a number of traditional plays with high-pitched singing, such as "Zhang Fei Breaks into the Yuanmen", "Huarong Dao", "Borrowing Boots", "Hanako Gathering Gold", etc.