F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 4 sections; german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; large R1 and R2 finger-holes; wooden plug in stopper-end; cork beneath D♯ key. Keymount type: knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Repair History: Head crack repaired. Overall size: 490 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 426 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding F⁴ - D♭⁷). In present condition bottom octave not speaking clearly. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 466 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements490. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0570 |