B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; 6 finger-holes (R1 and R2 large); oval embouchure-hole; no separate cap; no ferrules. Overall size: 375 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 318 mm Bore: conical Slightly warped; head socket cracked Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - F⁷). Plays well throughout range on natural scale (fingered D major) but some other notes not available or speak with very poor intonation. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 464 Hz. General usage of type: The instrument is built to look like a fife, and was probably used as such, but unlike a true fife it is conical and the finger holes vary in size. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: The instrument is built to look like a fife, and was probably used as such, but unlike a true fife it is conical and the finger holes vary in size. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements375. |
ProvenanceBought in Paris, 1923. ; Government Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionC.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0989 |