Atsimewu - lead drum, four and a half to feet tall, open at the bottom which is smaller than the top head in diameter, struck on the head as well as the rim and sides. The lead drum is a powerful speaker of song in rhythm, often reciting syllables of prose with drum strokes.

Sogo/Kidi - a pair of closed bottom barrel drums. The Sogo is larger and lower in pitch than the Kidi. Each is played by one person, using a combination of open and closed stick strokes and hand muting.

Agboba - large barrel drum, 3 feet tall, closed bottom. The thunderous bass drum of the ensemble.

Kloboto/Totodzi - short open bottom barrel drums. The Totodzi is smaller than the Kloboto.

Kaganu - narrow barrel drum similar in proportion to the Atsimewu but built to the height of the Kidi. The Kaganu plays a polyrhythmic subdivision with small light sticks.

Atoke - small single boat shaped bell. It is laid in the open palm and played with a metal striker.

Axatse - gourd rattle with beads woven around it. The Axatse is typically shaken and struck with the hand and thigh.