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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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2FAGOTTO, in C. This curious instrument, probably one of the earliest specimens in existence, is made of stained wood. The two tubes are bored parallel in the same block of wood. There are six finger-holes upon the front of the instrument; they are disposed in threes, as in the old pommers, there being a gap between the upper and lower set of holes. One brass key, with double touch-pieces, is placed at the lower end. There are two holes for the thumb behind, also a key placed at the lower end. The two keys give
4The keys both work inside perforated brass boxes. The crook is of brass, the bend not being curved as much as in the later bassoons. The lowest note is
6Total length 3 feet 2 1/2 inches. 17th century.
7Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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10FAGOTTINO, in G (a fifth higher than the bassoon). This unique little instrument, probably of the same date, and in every way similar to the larger instrument preceding, is made of reddish wood. It is made entirely from a single block, the crook at the butt being protected by a shoe of brass. There are two brass keys, working within boxes of perforated brass, and giving F and the D below. The D key is made with two touch-pieces, to suit either right or left handed players. The compass of this specimen is from
12the chromatic intervals being obtained as much as possible by cross-fingerings. Length 25 1/2 inches. Plate V., fig. C. 17th century.
13Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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