B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCampbell |
Place MadeGlasgow ; Europe ; Scotland ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1875 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections (head, upper and lower bodies); german silver key; 4 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; large R2 finger-hole. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: cup. Overall size: 386 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 316 mm Bore: conical Stamped "CAMPBELL'S / 103 TRONGATE / GLASGOW / EXCELSIOR / BAND / FLUTES / B♭". Lacks bottom ferrule Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - C⁷ without B⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - A♭⁷ without G⁷). Full clear sound throughout range. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 465 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements386. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0616 |