F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBlackman |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1845-1882 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections (lower body and foot in one piece); german silver keys; 4 wide german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; large L2, R1, R2 finger-holes. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Stamped "BLACKMAN / PATENT / IMPROVED / BLACKFRIARS RD / LONDON". Overall size: 509 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 442 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding F⁴ - D♭⁷). Plays easily, with a clear sound throughout range; flat D♯s (sounding F♯s). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 458 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements509. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0895 |