Renqiu Drum

    Renqiu drum roots in Wanli region of the Ming Dynasty, whose history is more than 400 years. Striking drum is a traditional celebration manner for giving voice to the happy in the festivals or after foison. It has three main traits. Firstly, it's very big. Its diameter is around two meters, made up of a whole cowhide, uses nails more than 1,600, and can be stroked by ten persons. Secondly, the tone is very strong. When it's stroked, the sound is like the roar of a lion. Thirdly, the harmonize is suitable. When the drum is stroked, all kinds of traditional instrument will cooperate with it.

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