Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections; german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules and additional metal ring on tuning-slide (see repair history below); screw-stopper; metal-lined head; oval embouchure-hole; cork-lapped tenon. Overall size: 304 mm (originally 300) Sounding Length: embouchure to foot, 262 mm (originally 258) Bore: conical Keymount type: rod/pillar; leaf springs. Keyhead type: shallow cup. Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding D⁵ - A⁷)]. In present condition not speaking below D♯⁵ (sounding D♯⁶). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 448 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements304 (originally 300). |
ProvenanceMr John Fleming, Edinburgh. ; Gift of his son, Tony Fleming, 1985. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2518 |