B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood; 2 sections; german silver key; 3 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; large R1 and R2 finger-holes. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: [cup]. Repair History: Bore enlarged at foot. Overall size: 374 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 312 mm Bore: conical Lacks key: top finger-hole chipped; warped. Bore enlarged at foot. Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - F⁷)]. In present condition, upper range limited to F⁶ (sounding D♭⁷), due to lack of key. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 459 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements374. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2287 |