In the history of Chinese folk art, there are Xihe drum, Meihua drum, Jingdong drum, Leting drum, Henan zhuizi, etc. Zhangbei drum, which is not well-known, is very popular in Zhangbei County in the north of western Hebei Province and the south of the Inner Mongolia Plateau. Although Zhangbei drum has only been born for more than 30 years, it has enriched and improved the history of Chinese folk art and added more types. In terms of performance form, the singer holds "four tiles" in his left hand and a drumstick in his right hand, with a flat book drum in front of him. The main strings are four fiddles, yangqin, and three strings. In terms of melody, it is composed of the Errentai brand song "Wushan Mountain", the composition head (prelude) is changed, and the slow board "Poke Antiques", "Fans Diaozhuanshantou", Erliuban "Little New Year's Greetings", "Planting Willows", Liushuiban "Reduced Words Little New Year's Greetings", "Cutting Red Satin", and Duoban "Flying Kites" and more than 10 other tunes are added according to the Errentai style. The end of the song is a fusion of "Wu Ge Grazing Sheep" and "Little New Year's Greetings". The lyrics can be long or short, and they are easy to use, with many overlapping words and adjectives. The rhyme is consistent throughout. The performance is simple, the language is easy to understand, and the local characteristics are strong. It is derived from the ancient style of poking, and it has benefited from the nourishment of Errenzhuan art. In terms of cooperating with the central work of the Party, it quickly publicizes the country's laws and regulations, enriches the cultural life of the people, improves the quality of the people, promotes the all-round development of the people, builds a socialist harmonious society, and strengthens the construction of spiritual civilization. It plays an immeasurable role. However, with the development of society, the performance market of Zhangbei drum is getting smaller and smaller. Some old artists have retired from the stage due to their advanced age, and young people are unwilling to learn. Some unique skills are difficult to be passed on. At present, Zhangbei drum is in an endangered state and urgently needs rescue and protection. Information source: Hebei Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center Information source: Hebei Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center