Round Pitch Pipe

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early 20th century · Metal · Musical Instruments

This circular pitch pipe in the form of a pocket watch produces twelve major and minor chords and was used for organ tuning. Later pitch pipes with rectangular forms evolved into the harmonica. This transition took place in Vienna or in Trossingen, Germany, between 1827 and 1830.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 20th century

Medium

Metal

Culture

German

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Kay T. Krechmer Gift, in memory of her husband, Harold Krechmer; Gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Freedman and Dr. Irven Paul, by exchange; and funds from various donors, 1989