The waist drum has a long history. To trace its roots, we have to start with the drum. Drums are a symbol of spirit, and dance is an expression of strength. The combination of encouragement and encouragement is the first of its kind in dance culture. If "Shang Shu·Yi Ji" states that "beating stones and pulling stones, and hundreds of beasts leading the dance" describes people in primitive society knocking stone tools and imitating the images of beasts in totem dances, then "Yi Xici" "Drum Drums" "Dancing to the extreme" shows that the emergence of drums made dance leap forward and became the beginning of agricultural dance culture. It is an important art form that promotes the national spirit.

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The waist drum is a percussion instrument. It is shaped like a cylinder, slightly thinner at both ends and slightly thicker in the middle. The drum is about 34 cm long and covered with skin on both sides. There are rings on the drum frame and hung around the waist with silk ribbons. During the performance, each hand holds a drumstick to play, accompanied by dance movements. Waist drum is very popular among the people. People dance the waist drum, change formations, walk or dance and beat in a venue.

It is also used in folk Yangko dance. Waist drum was first popular in Shaanxi and later became popular throughout China. There are extremely rich changes in performance forms and techniques, and it is extremely popular among the people. It is a performance form that is loved by the people. In recent years, waist drumming has emerged among residents of many large and medium-sized cities. It is mainly for self-entertainment, and it is also a rich spare time life.