Both instrumental and music for songs are similar with some variance in all Makyung performances depending on the story and musicians. Staple instruments consist of the Rebab, two Gendangs (‘Gendang Ibu’ and ‘Gendang Anak’) and a pair of Tetawaks ('Tetawak Ibu' and 'Tetawak Anak').


Che Mat (a professional Rebab player) with the Rebab
Che Mat (a professional Rebab player) with the Rebab

Instruments


'Gendang Ibu' and 'Gendang Anak'
'Gendang Ibu' and 'Gendang Anak'

'Tetawak Ibu' and 'Tetawak Anak'
'Tetawak Ibu' and 'Tetawak Anak'