Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Piccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; brass key; iron ferrule at bottom of head; circular embouchure-hole; large right hand finger-holes; R1 offset. 1 key. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: flat round. Overall size: 301 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 256 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding D⁵ - A⁷). Clear sound especially in lower register. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 450 Hz; possibly intended to be played at Old Philharmonic pitch, A⁴ = 452.5 Hz. Repair History: Iron ferrule probably a replacement to strengthen socket and prevent cracking; embouchure-hole enlarged. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements301. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0850 |