Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; London ; England |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained wood; 2 sections; brass key; no ferrules; circular embouchure-hole; integral cap. 1 key. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: flat round. Repair History: Embouchure-hole enlarged. Stamped "LONDON / IMPROVED / D". Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding D⁵ - A⁷)]; due to crack only E⁵ - G⁶ (sounding E⁶ - G⁷) speak. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 446 Hz. Overall size: 298 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 256 mm Bore: conical |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements298. |
ProvenanceGift of R.W. Pickford, 1971. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0543 |