In full-fledged performances in theaters or on stage, fue (Nohkan flutes, shinobue), kotsuzumi (shoulder drums), otsuzumi (hip drums) and shime-daiko drums are often played in addition to shamisen.
本格的な劇場・舞台では、それに「笛(能管・篠笛)」「小鼓」「大鼓」「締太鼓」を加えることが多い。