Trống cơm

[1][2] The trống cơm is a long, cylindrical drum with percussion surfaces on both ends.

When stationary, it is positioned horizontally in front of the performer, who strikes the drumheads with their hands.

This technique is similar to the methods used for tuning drums in Cambodia and Thailand.

The two drumheads are traditionally tuned five notes apart, creating a distinct tonal range.

This song, with its cheerful melody and communal spirit, reflects the everyday life and cultural essence of the Bắc Bộ region, further cementing the trống cơm as a symbol of Vietnamese folk heritage.