Regional differences: the bulge on the mountainside originated in Hengshan County, Shaanxi Province, and the Ansai waist drum originated in Ansai District, Shaanxi Province. So there are obvious geographical differences between the two.
Hengshan waist drum
Performance style: Hengshan waist drum pays attention to the form of dance and performance, and the dancers show beautiful dance posture and movements in the performance, accompanied by the rhythm of drum music. Ansai waist drum pays more attention to the performance of drum music, emphasizing the rhythm and dramatic changes of drums.
Ansai waist drum
Inheritance mode: the inheritance mode of Hengshan waist drum is mainly passed on from the elders in the family or village to the descendants, forming a family or local tradition. Ansai waist drum has a special inheritance organization and team, which ensures the inheritance and development of skills through collective learning and teaching.
Generally speaking, Hengshan Waist Drum and Ansai Waist Drum are both performance forms with unique styles and cultural connotations. There are some differences in regions, performance styles and inheritance methods, which reflect the cultural characteristics and artistic styles of different regions and groups.