F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Black wood; 4 sections (lower body and foot in one piece); german silver keys; 6 german silver ferrules and cap; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; screw-stopper; oval embouchure-hole; small finger-holes; G♯ key-hole situated on upperside. Keymount type: rod/pillar, with metal saddles for long shanks. Keyhead type: cylinder cup. Overall size: 513 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 435 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - C⁷ (sounding F⁴ - E♭⁷). Clear sound, speaks easily. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 451 Hz; probably intended to play at British Army Regulation pitch (1878), A⁴ 451.9 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements513. |
ProvenanceGift of Alison Ross, 1982. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1832 |