Roosebeck Medieval Pipe

28" long alto in key of "F" and has the same fingering as therecorder. The solid rosewood pipe is carved in three sections,with brass trim and key. 8 finger holes. Reed mounts on theinside. Includes reed. The Medieval Pipe is very similar to therauschpfeif and the cornamuse. There are important differences.The rauschpfeif is distinctive among Renaissance windcapinstruments, as it has a conical bore giving it a loud voice. Thecornamuse has a similar shape as the Medieval Pipe, but the bellon the cornamuse has a closed end. The cornamuse sound escapesthrough the side holes of the bell giving it a very soft voice.The Medieval Pipe has a straight bore and the bell has an openend; it is much softer sounding than the rauschpfeife. Theprimary art in playing windcap instruments is in maintaining astrong breath pressure to keep the reed vibrating and theinstrument in tune. The required breath pressure is very strongcompared to flute and recorder.

FEATURES

28" long alto in key of "F",Solid Rosewood,8 finger holes,Includes reed,Shipped Insured!