E♭ piccolo. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Piccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus tuning-slide section, cap and body; ivory head; 3 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules and screw extension, plus heavy ferrule at foot; ivory-bushed finger-holes; slightly oval embouchure-hole; tuning-slide; metal-lined head; screw-stopper. 6 keys. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cylinder cup. Overall size: 297mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 252mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding E♭⁵ - B♭⁷)]. Range in present condition G⁴ - G⁶ (sounding A♭⁵ - A♭⁷). Sound unclear due to cracked embouchure-hole. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 438 Hz. Head badly cracked, but still plays because lined; lacks top ferrule. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements297. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionC.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0947 |