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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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3Piccolo Flageolet, in c'''. Of dark wood, with ivory tips and mouthpiece. There are six finger-holes in front, and an extra one at the lower end for the little finger. There is a single cup-shaped key, of silver, on knobs at the back. There are also five silver studs or guides in front. The total length of the instrument is only 9 inches, and its lowest note is c'''. Its compass extends to an octave and a sixth.
5This little instrument stands an octave above the piccolo, and was formerly used for teaching birds to sing. The finger-holes vary greatly in size, in order to ensure correct intonation. The key at the back gives the sharps to most of the notes without cross fingering. Bainbridge took out a patent in 1807 for a key which produced the same effect.
7Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
927.
11Flageolet, in c''. Of boxwood, with seven finger-holes in front and one silver key, giving e''b, also a thumb-hole at the back. There are five small ivory guides between the finger-holes in front. There is a large ivory plate or ring at the bell end of the instrument, apparently so that it can stand on end when not in use. The lowest note is
13Length 16½ inches.
15Lent by Messrs. H. Potter and Co.
1728.
19Flageolet, in c''. Of black wood, with six finger-holes in front. There are four keys, of white metal and cup-shaped, in front, and one at the back. The keys give b''b, g''#, f'', e''b, and c''#; the top hole is three-quarters closed, and so gives c''' instead of c'''#. The lowest note is d''. Length 16¾ inches.
21Lent by G. Butler, Esq.
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