Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerDouglas |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; Glasgow ; Scotland |
Date Made1860 - c1920 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole. 4 keys. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cylinder cup. Overall size: 296 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 250 mm Bore: conical Stamped with a crown and "DOUGLAS / GLASGOW / D". Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶ (sounding D⁵ - G⁷). Plays well throughout range. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 455 Hz; possibly intended to be played at Old Philharmonic pitch, A⁴ = 452.5 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements296. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0818 |