F piccolo. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections; german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules; tuning-slide; oval embouchure-hole. 4 keys. Keymount type: rod/pillar, on plates screwed to body. Keyhead type: cylinder cup. Repair History: F hole plugged with cork. Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding F⁵ - C⁸)]. Range in present condition F♯⁴ - D♯⁵ (sounding A⁵ - F♯⁶). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 457 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements261. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number1239 |