E♭ piccolo. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; brass key; 3 brass ferrules; circular embouchure-hole; cusp shaped at head socket. 1 key. Keymount type: knob. Keyhead type: round, slightly curved to fit shape of foot. Repair History: Embouchure-hole enlarged. Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding E♭⁵ - B♭⁷). Plays with clear sound but uneven intonation. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 440 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements300. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1236 |