Sangzhi's drum-encircling style is a traditional percussion instrument playing skill in Sangzhi County, Hunan Province, and is known as "the first drum-encircling style in Xiangxi". It is an important part of the art of encircling drums in Sangzhi County, and it is also one of the representatives of the intangible cultural heritage in Sangzhi County.

Sangzhi's drum-encircling style is characterized by clear and powerful drums, strong sense of rhythm, strong musicality and rich expressive force. When playing, the player holds two drumsticks and beats the drum surface with the strength of his wrist and arm, making a crisp and powerful sound. Players can also adjust the position and strength of the drumstick to produce different timbre and rhythm changes, making the performance more vivid and interesting.

Sangzhi has a long history of playing around drums, which originated in the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, there was a drummer named Li Rui in Sangzhi County. When he was playing Wai Drum, he invented a new way of playing, that is, beating the drum surface with the strength of his wrist and arm to make the drum more clear and powerful. This style of play has been recognized and passed down by the local people, and gradually evolved into Sangzhi's style of playing around drums.

Sangzhi's method of beating drums has been widely used in folk activities in Sangzhi County, such as weddings, funerals and festivals. At the same time, it has also become a highlight of cultural tourism in Sangzhi County, attracting many tourists to watch and learn.

In a word, Sangzhi's beating around drums is a very distinctive traditional culture and art in Sangzhi County, Hunan Province. It is not only the cultural heritage of Sangzhi County, but also an important part of Chinese national culture.