Generally, the leaves of bamboo, willow, Hollyleaf, phoenix tree and orange are used as materials, which can be played by picking them at will. You must choose leaves that are old, tender, moderate, elastic and have no burrs on the edges, too tender and fragile, and too old with poor timbre. Because of the different living areas and tree species of ethnic minorities, each has its own used tree species. For example, the leaves of banyan, longan, litchi and olive trees are commonly used by Zhuang people in Guangxi; Yi people are used to using evergreen and buttonwood leaves; The Dong people in the border areas of Guizhou, Guangxi and Hunan mostly play with the leaves of camphor trees and ash trees. Indoor potted radish and duck feet are also good materials, especially suitable for absorbing and playing, which is softer than playing.

Hold both ends of the leaf with two hands or separate them with one index finger and middle finger, press the leaf between the lips, and blow to make the leaf vibrate and pronounce. You can also choose a blade with suitable hardness and elasticity, and use your lips to hold it and play it without hands. The timbre is bright and clear, which is close to suona and trumpet.