The gimbri (also known as the sintir or hajhuj), is a plucked lute with three strings. The strings are tuned with a tuning noose, which can be raised and lowered to change the pitch. A metal piece, with rings, is attached to the neck of the gimbri, which produces a jingling sound audible during play. The gimbri tone is bass. The gimbri more closely resembles plucked lutes of West Africa than those of North Africa.
Gimbri solo
The qraqeb (also known as karkabas) is a set of metallic castanets held in the hand. Originally made out of iron, they are now normally made out of a steel alloy. They produce a sound similar to the beat of horses' hooves.
The tbel (also known as ganga) is a large double-headed drum played with one curved stick and one straight stick. In the most traditional, spirtual, Gnawa ensembles, the tbel was not typically used. It is more common in the secularized, public Gnawa performances.