Being very taut, the shime-daiko has a higher pitch than that of normal taiko. Shime-daiko are used in various Japanese music ensembles, from nagauta, hayashi, taiko, to folk music, or min'yō ensembles.
The tightness of the shime-daiko results in it having a higher pitch compared to regular taiko drums. Shime-daiko are used in various Japanese musical settings, including nagauta, hayashi, taiko groups, and folk ensembles.