B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; large R1 and R2 finger-holes; wooden plug in stopper-end; G♯ key-hole on nearside. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Overall size: 377 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 317 mm Bore: conical Lacks top ferrule and cap Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G♯⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - E⁷). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 466 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements377. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0816 |