28" long alto in key of "F" and has the same fingering as the
recorder. The solid rosewood pipe is carved in three sections,
with brass trim and key. 8 finger holes. Reed mounts on the
inside. Includes reed. The Medieval Pipe is very similar to the
rauschpfeif and the cornamuse. There are important differences.
The rauschpfeif is distinctive among Renaissance windcap
instruments, as it has a conical bore giving it a loud voice. The
cornamuse has a similar shape as the Medieval Pipe, but the bell
on the cornamuse has a closed end. The cornamuse sound escapes
through the side holes of the bell giving it a very soft voice.
The Medieval Pipe has a straight bore and the bell has an open
end; it is much softer sounding than the rauschpfeife. The
primary art in playing windcap instruments is in maintaining a
strong breath pressure to keep the reed vibrating and the
instrument in tune. The required breath pressure is very strong
compared to flute and recorder.
FEATURES
28" long alto in key of "F",Solid Rosewood,8 finger holes,Includes reed,Shipped Insured!
