B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeEarly 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wood, painted black; 2 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole. L0: B♭. L1: T. L2: T. L3: T. L4: G♯. R1: T; C. R2: T. R3: T; F. R4: D♯. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup. Overall size: 365 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 314 mm Bore: conical Lacks cap Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - E♭⁷); D⁴ - F⁴ (sounding B♭⁴ - D♭⁵) unclear. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 468 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements365. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0008 |