Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute ; Piccolo flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections (foot separate); brass keys; 5 ivory ferrules and ivory circle in cap (no ferrule); tuning-slide; oval embouchure-hole. 4 keys. Keymount type: rod/pillar, on plates screwed to body. Keyhead type: shallow cup. Repair History: B♭ key-hole plugged with cork. Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding D⁵ - B♭⁷). Plays well, clear sound. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 438 Hz. Overall size: 328 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 269 mm Bore: conical |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements328. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionMIMEd ; C.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection |
Accession Number1038 |