- Accordion
- Fiddle
- Keyboard (piano, synthesizer, or電子琴)
- Drums
- Bass guitar
- Guitar
- Optional: Scottish bagpipes, percussion instruments (tambourine, bodhran, drum kit), or brass instruments (trumpet, trombone)
The accordion, fiddle, and keyboard are the mainstays of Scottish dance music, with the drums, bass guitar, and guitar providing the rhythm section. The optional instruments add depth and variety to the sound.