F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerClementi |
Place MadeEurope ; England ; London ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1802-1831 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 4 sections; german silver key; 5 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Overall size: 503mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 431mm Bore: conical Stamped with fleur-de-lis and "CLEMENTI / IMPROVED / LONDON / F". Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding F⁴ - C⁷)]. Range in present condition D⁴ - E⁶ (sounding F⁴ - G⁶). Intonation uneven, very flat above B⁵ (sounding D⁶); cork misplaced but not readily movable. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 457 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements503. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0821 |