| Name | Image | Description | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujara |  | The fujara is a large folk shepherd's fipple flute of unique design, originating from Slovakia. It is typically 150-170 cm long, tuned in G (A and F are also available). It has three tone holes located on the lower part of the main body. Traditionally, the fujara was played for recreation, usually by shepherds. Today, though, the fujara has moved from the fields to the stage at folklore festivals in Východná and Detva, both in Slovakia. Also, the instrument has left Slovakia and is played all over the world, especially Western Europe and North America. | |
| Ninera |  | The ninera (or kolovratec) is a small-wheeled hurdy gurdy from Slovakia. The wheel diameter is less than 14 cm, or about 5.5 inches. The guitar-shaped ninera has two drones, one diatonic melody string and a broad keybox. It is superficially similar to the tekerő (Hungarian hurdy gurdy), but lacks the buzzing bridge. The image shows a ninera made and played by Tibor Koblicek. |
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