Name/Title
ClarinetEntry/Object ID
2002.060.32Description
One hardwood 'piccolo clarinet' marked "M Martin France" on reed clamp with silver keys. This is an Eb Martin clarinet, dating from the 1870's. It can be taken apart in to four sections to be stored in a case.Context
Another familiar instrument the clarinet is in the woodwind family. This clarinet is an Eb or E-flat clarinet and is sometimes known a a piccolo or sopranino clarinet. It is smaller than the more common Bb or B-flat clarinet and plays at a higher pitch. A thin reed is attached to the mouthpiece and the musician blows air between the opening and the reed which causes it to vibrate and create sound. Holes can be covered or uncovered by the fingers or by the use of keys. This changes the airflow which then lowers or raises to pitch to produce music.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Manufacturer
M MartinDate made
1870 - 1879Lexicon
Search Terms
Clarinet, Piccolo, Musical instrumentDimensions
Length
19 inDiameter
2-5/8 inDimension Notes
Clarinet separates into 4 sections; mouthpiece is 3 5/8"; upper body is 6 1/2"; lower body is 7 1/2"; bell is 3 1/4", with bell diameter 2 5/8".
