Bass recorder, nominal pitch: F
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InstrumentBass recorder/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Bass recorder |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date Made18th Century |
DescriptionThis one-keyed instrument is made from nut brown wood with baroque fingering. There are 4 sections, the fourth being the head cap. There are 6 finger-holes plus a thumb-hole (all slightly undercut) – a brass heart-shaped key opens the lowest tone-hole. The foot section is flared and the narrow windway with up-cut lip gives the instrument a breathy tone. The usable pitch is very slightly above A4 = 414 Hz. There are no inscriptions or maker’s stamps and the crook is missing. The middle section differs in colour and finish from the others and may be a replacement or, perhaps, re-varnished. Technical description: Nut brown wood; 4 sections (usual three plus head cap); 6 finger-holes plus thumb-hole; brass key for lowest tone-hole; slight undercutting of tone-holes; flared foot section; narrow windway with up-cut lip giving breathy tone. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: heart-shaped. Repair History: The middle section has a different colour; it may possibly be a replacement or have been re-varnished. Usable pitch: Plays very slightly above sounding A⁴ = 415 Hz (c 100 cents below A⁴ = 440 Hz). |
NotesEdgar Hunt, 1985; E. Smith, 2010. |
Measurements108. |
ProvenanceLent by Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries A'42-68ag. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number1717 |