Shamisen
Shamisen is a popular Japanese three-stringed lute and Tsugaru Jamisen is the most popular types of Japanese instruments. Although it's a string instrument, sometimes it's played like percussion by hitting the skin with a plectrum. 
| Type | Genre |
| Futo-zao (Thick Neck) | Tsugaru / Gidayu |
| Chu-zao (Middle Neck) | Jiuta / Tokiwazu / Kiyomoto / Shinnai |
| Hoso-zao (Thin Neck) | Nagauta / Kouta / Hauta |
