The bansuri flute is a transverse bamboo flute with open holes. It is used both in classical and lighter styles of North Indian music.

The indian harmonium is a small hand-pumped reed organ equipped with drone stops. It is mainly used to accompany singers and solo tabla performances.

The Shehnai is reed instrument and is mostly used in traditional folk music.

The sitar is a complex instrument equipped with melody, accompaniment and resonance strings. It is the main melody instrument in North Indian classical music but is also used in many other styles in India.

The tabla is a set of two miniature kettle drums played by hand. It is the main percussion instrument of North India and used in a variety of styles.

The Tanpura is an unfretted lute with four strings . It is solely used as an accompaning drone instrument.