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B♭ flute.

Technical description: cocus; 2 sections; german silver keys; 2 german silver ferrules and one plated metal ferrule; slightly oval embouchure-hole.; Nominal pitch: A♭.; Type or system: 5 keys (to D).; Keyhead type: flat round.; Keymount type: ring/knob.; L0: @I{B♭. L1: @I{T.L2: @I{T.L3: @I{T.L4: @I{G♯.R1: @I{T; C.R2: @I{T.R3: @I{T; F.R4: @I{D♯. ; Performance characteristics: [original range D₄|-|A₆ (sounding B♭₄|-|F₇)]; very few notes are playable in present condition.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped with a unicorn head and "HY.POTTER / 30 CHARING CROSS / LONDON".
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
  • Repository:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall size: 388.; Sounding length: 320.; Bore: conical.