End-blown flute
Date1970-1973 ca.
Place MadeNorway, Europe
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DescriptionEnd-blown flute made of a metal pipe wrapped with birch bark. The mouthhole is cut at one end of the pipe, which is closed with a wooden plug. No fingerholes.
The Norwegian seljefløyte, also known as willow-bark flute (as was traditionally made with hollowed willow bark branches), or overtone flute, is blown sideways and the different tones are produced by changing the blowing pressure and using a finger across the bottom of the pipe to adjust airflow.
This flute was played by NMM's founder Arne B. Larson on the "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" TV show in 1974, who played an excerpt from the National Anthem. This instrument was one of Arne B.'s favorites to play for visitors.
DimensionsOverall length: 564 mm
Length of the pipe: 496 mm
Bore diameter: 8 mm (cylindrical)
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate, 1988
Object number00042
On View
On view
1880-1920 ca.
