Among the folk musical instruments, there are many types of percussion instruments, each with its own characteristics and different colors. Except for the ancient chimes, chimes and gongs that are still popular in modern times, which can play a certain melody, the others are all rhythmic instruments. According to their different shapes and materials, they can be divided into four categories.

Drums: Commonly used drums in Shanxi include large and small hall drums, board drums, hand drums, waist drums, handle drums, book drums, octagonal drums, fishing drums, fan drums, flower drums, etc. These drums of different shapes and models are used in the accompaniment of folk wind and percussion music, local operas, folk arts and folk songs and dances.

Gong types: The gongs commonly used in Shanxi include horse gongs, also known as hanging gongs, large gongs, Beijing gongs, boring gongs, small gongs, knot gongs, cloud gongs, eight-tone gongs, etc. Among them, Geda gong and horse gong are unique folk musical instruments in Shanxi.

Cymbals: Commonly used in Shanxi include large cymbals, small cymbals, large cymbals, small cymbals, small cymbals, water cymbals, water cymbal hinges, etc., as well as bells similar to small cymbals.

Bang board type: Commonly used in Shanxi include clapper board, bamboo board, simple board, four-tile tile, lotus drop, bangzi, wooden fish, etc. Among them, the four tiles are unique instruments in the "two-person stage", Lishi singing and Taoist music.