Piccolo. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections; german silver keys; 4 german silver ferrules; metal-lined head; screw-stopper; tuning-slide; oval embouchure-hole; G♯ key-hole on nearside. Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup. Repair History: Embouchure-hole may have been enlarged. Overall size: 311 mm Sounding Length: embouchure to foot, 263 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding D⁵ - A⁷)]. In present condition D⁴ - F⁴ (sounding D⁵ - F⁵) not speaking. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 434 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements311. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2335 |