This instrument is Indian equivalent of the African instrument Djembe. It has membrane on only one side and has a typical torch shaped body. It is used for accompanying certain folk dances.

Dholak is a two sided barrel shaped North Indian instrument with a thin leather membrane on right side and a thicker leather membrane with special clay mix applied on the inside of left side. This allows the instrument to produce heavier bass beats from left hand and shriller treble beats from right hand. Traditionally the tuning of the instrument is adjusted with cross winding ropes but contemporary versions also have metal turnbuckles for tuning. Dholak is an indispensable instrument for light music and is used amply in Bhajans, Bollywood songs and Qawwalis.

Dhol is a very popular two sided barrel or cylindrical shaped North Indian instrument very similar to Dholak but larger in size and differs from Dholak in that sides are struck with sticks rather than hands. Although Dhol is prevalent in most of East, West and North India, it is most commonly used in Punjab specially while performing the famous Bhangra dance.

Daff is an Indian flat drum with leather membrane on one side of a large wooden ring. It is used mostly in Folk music and frequently employed by Bollywood music directors. Daflee is a popular version of Daff which has metal sounders at Perimeter of Daff.

Dumroo is probably the oldest form of percussion instrument in India. It is the only remaining form of hour-glass drums which are so commonly seen in ancient Indian statues. Its musical role is minimal and it is most commonly known for its association with Lord Shiva and monkey charmers. It is historically important in that it is considered the forefather of all two sided membranous instruments.

Mridangam is an indispensable South Indian percussion Instrument and holds same importance in Carnatic music as Tabla in Hindustani music. Its form is very close to Pakhawaj and differs in that the coating on left side is temporarily done with flour dough and has to be removed after each performance.

Pakhawaj is said to be originated from Dumroo and is considered to be the oldest percussion instrument in India as far as musical relevance is concerned. It is also a two sided leather membrane instrument with special clay mix (Masala) applied to both sides for sweeter sounds. Its mode of playing is similar to Tabla, but in a Dholak like fashion. Pakhawaj is a North Indian Instrument.

Tabla is a pair of drums originated by dividing the Pakhawaj into two parts and closing the open ends. It is played in upright position with left hand playing the bass (Baya) and right playing the treble (Tabla). Both the drums have clay mix applied to them like Pakhawaj. Tabla is a North Indian Instrument.

Chimta literally means a fire tong shaped tool used in traditional Indian kitchens to fetch Rotis from clay ovens and roasting pans. The musical version has brass jingles attached to the tong. It is mostly used in Punjabi folk songs and dances. Punjabi Shabad (an equivalent of hindi Bhajans) is traditionally accompanied with Chimta.

Next only to Mridangam, Ghatam is also an indispensable percussion instrument in South Indian Classical music. Literally, Ghatam means a fired clay pot, which is traditionally used by Indian households to keep water cool in summers. The musical version has a thicker shell created with special clay mix for superior sound. It is played by closing the mouth of Ghatam with stomach, which is opened as and when required to achieve desired bass, while the round base is struck with palm and fingers.

Ghunghroo has its roots in traditional Indian ornament Payal, which was and is still worn on ankles by ladies, mostly to indicate their presence, or declare their arrival. This was eventually picked up by Kathak dancers to accentuate their dance steps. The traditional form of Ghunghroo has bells woven on a series of strings, but the contemporary models have bells attached to cushioned pads (indicated in illustration). These provide more comform to the dancers.

Jal Tarang is a unique instrument in that it is both a percussion as well as non-percussion instrument. Basically, it is a series of china clay bowls of descending size layed in a circle, or row or any other convenient configuration. These bowls are tuned to the notes of Raag being played by adjusting the amount of water held. When struck with chop-stick like strikers, these bowls produce very sweet sound and can be used to play solo with accompaniment of Tabla, or as an accompanying persussion instrument, mostly for dances.