Japanese music Percussion Instruments (Membranophone): Odaiko- (big drum). The physical energy and sheer excitement of an Odaiko performance is an integral part of many Japanese matsuri (festivals)
Tsuzumi (hourglass-shape) – There are two varieties, the smaller kotsuzumi and the larger otsuzumi. They are used in both noh and kabuki performances. The kotsuzumi is held on the right shoulder and the player alters the tone by squeezing the laces. The otsuzumi is placed on the left thigh. Like all other traditional arts in Japan, there are several schools of tsuzumimatsuri (festivals). Tsuridaiko – a large hanging barrel drum
Taiko - is a Japanese drum that comes in various sizes and is used to play a variety of musical genres. It has become particularly popular in recent years as the central instrument of percussion ensembles whose repertory is based on a variety of folk and festival music of the past.