G flute. Nominal pitch: F.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeEarly 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained wood; 4 sections; brass key; no additional ferrules; circular embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: flat square. Repair History: Head and lower body bound with twine to repair cracks. Overall size: 462 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 402 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding G⁴ - E♭⁷)]. In present condition plays only above F♯⁵ (sounding B⁵). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 447 Hz. General usage of type: As for (10) above. Head and lower body cracked; warped. Head and lower body bound with twine to repair cracks |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: As for (10) above. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements462. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2288 |