F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Black wood; 4 sections (lower body and foot in one piece); german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules including chased foot ferrule; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; large oval embouchure-hole; large R1 and R2 finger-holes; cork beneath several touches. L0: B♭. L1: T. L2: T. L3: T. L4: G♯. R1: T; C. R2: T. R3: T; F. R4: D♯. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup. Overall size: 493 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 426 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding F⁴ - D♭⁷). Bright, clear sound, but below F♯⁴ (sounding A⁴) does not speak easily. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 460 Hz. Scratched on lower body "J / 56 / D" (not by current owner). Head and tuning-slide section cracked; lacks cap; tenons chipped |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements493. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0569 |