Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeEarly 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections; german silver keys; 4 german silver ferrules; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; circular embouchure-hole. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup. Repair History: Embouchure-hole enlarged; C key removed and hole plugged. Overall size: 305 mm Sounding Length: embouchure to foot, 257 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶ (sounding D⁵ - G⁷). D⁴ (sounding D⁵) and notes above E⁶ (sounding E⁷) speak only with difficulty. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 442 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements305. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number1242 |