Gendang silat is predominant across the northern region of Malay peninsula. The region prompted tunes and manners of playing that have been adopted as common practices by gendang silat performers elsewhere. There are two major ensemble styles originated from this region that differ in approaches to playing and musical repertoire; the west coast "lagu silat" style found in Kedah and its neighbours, and the east coast style of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pattani. In addition to these predominant styles, there are myriad vernacular styles, for example, upper Pahang two-drums and a gong ensembles that resemble those of their northern neighbours, but do not use a melodic instrument.