Ocarina C6 with tuning slide – FIEHN, Heinrich
239,00 €
| Category | Flageolets & recorders |
| Maker | FIEHN, Heinrich |
| Marks and inscriptions | H. FIEHN / VIENNA /MADE IN AUSTRIA Golden prize stamps & lettering C6 |
| Period | 1830-1900 |
| Place of origin | Vienna, Austria |
| Description | Ocarina by Heinrich Fiehn with tuning slide |
| Materials | Terracotta |
| Dimensions | Length 173 mm 280 g |
| Condition | Working condition |
| Special features | Tuning slide |
| Price (€) | €239.00 |
| Ref | 203 |
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Ocarina C6 with tuning slide – FIEHN, Heinrich
This terracotta ocarina was made in Austria by Heinrich FIEHN (1846-1920). He was one of the most important and successful ocarina makers of his time. This particular ocarina is rather special and rare since it features a tuning slide.
Heinrich Fiehn registered a patent for a tuning slide for his ocarinas in 1881. It was possible to adjust the tones up and down with the tuning slide. For example, the tuning slide was pulled outwards to increase the internal volume of the ocarina’s resonating chamber. The pitch was therefore lowered. Tuning slides enabled the ocarinas to play in tune with other instruments like the piano.
The ocarina has ten finger holes and is made of terracotta with a black glaze. It is an ocarina in C with a nice warm sound.
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