The two are different in terms of expression, music rhythm, dance style, etc. Hengshan Laoyaogu and Ansai Waist Drum are both famous folk art forms in northern Shaanxi.

1. Hengshan Laoyaogu is a religious dance with a long history. It combines music, dance and Various elements such as dramatic performances are usually accompanied by the accompaniment of gongs, drums, flutes and other musical instruments. The drummers were dressed in colorful costumes, holding gongs and drums, and danced and drummed along with the dancers' postures and movements. The whole performance was very lively and cheerful.

2. Ansai waist drum is a very ancient dance form, which includes drumming, dance, ventriloquism and other elements. It is accompanied by the playing of drums, flutes and other musical instruments, as well as dancers wearing unique costumes and dancing steps, which perfectly interprets the yearnings and daily life details of the people in northern Shaanxi.

3. Hengshan Laoyaogu music has a fast, simple and clear rhythm, clear drum beats and distinct rhythm. Slogans and whistles are usually added to the drumming, giving it a very strong festive atmosphere.

4. Ansai waist drum music has a melodious and gentle rhythm, and the drum beats are harmonious but not intense. It has a strong local style of northern Shaanxi and is an important form of expressing northern Shaanxi culture, northern Shaanxi life, and northern Shaanxi spirit.

5. Hengshan Lao Waist Drum Dance is famous in northern Shaanxi for its unique artistic style and jumping movements. The dancers' postures and movements are very smooth, the dance is rhythmic, interesting, and sometimes even dramatic. It is one of the important folk cultural heritages in northern Shaanxi.

6. Ansai waist drum, originated from the folk musical instrument "banyao" in Ansai County, Shaanxi Province, is another ancient folk drum art form in northern Shaanxi. Ansai waist drum dance seems relatively simple. The dancer's spine movements are gentle and stretched, giving people a comfortable feeling. However, its music and drum beats are very complex and require certain musical literacy and performance skills to master.

7. Hengshan old waist drum and Ansai waist drum are different in terms of performance, wild music rhythm and dance style, but their most common feature is that they express the culture of northern Shaanxi. and national characteristics.

The origins of Hengshan Laoyao Drum and Ansai Waist Drum:

Hengshan Laoyao Drum and Ansai Waist Drum are traditional folk arts from Shaanxi Province, China, with a long history and unique performance style. . The birthplaces of both are also located in Shaanxi Province, but the specific time and place of origin are slightly different.

The Hengshan Old Waist Drum originated in Hengshan County, Shaanxi Province. It is said to have begun during the Jiajing Period of the Ming Dynasty (1522-1566), was formed in the Qing Dynasty, and developed into a traditional art with local characteristics during the Republic of China.

Ansai waist drum originated in Ansai County, Shaanxi Province, similar to the mid-Qing Dynasty. It is an art form formed by local farmers to entertain themselves during the slack season. Its history can be traced back 200 years ago.