E♭ piccolo. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeEarly 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood body and tuning-slide section; ivory head and cap; 3 sections; german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules and screw extension; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; screw-stopper; oval embouchure-hole; large R1 and R2 finger-holes. 6 keys. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup. Overall size: 299 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 253 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding E♭⁵ - B♭⁷)]. Lowest octave does not speak in present condition. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 439 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements299. |
ProvenanceGift of Sir Gerald Elliot, 1984. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2362 |