A Harmonic Flute of large scale; a Clarabella made of double-length (harmonic) pipes. It has been made of both wood and metal. The name was originally introduced by Thomas Casson, a London organ-builder. Examples Harmonic Claribel 8'; Colston Hall, Bristol, England; Norman & Beard, 1905. (wood, inverted mouths, 20" wind, harmonic from middle C) Harmonic Claribel 8', Solo; Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Hill, Norman & Beard 1929. (wood) Bibliography Audsley[1]: Harmonic Claribel. Irwin[1]: Harmonic Claribel. Wedgwood[1]: Harmonic Claribel. FOOTER Original website compiled by Edward L. Stauff. For educational use only. HarmonicClaribel.html - Last updated 10 November 2000. Home Full Index
Harmonic Claribel 8'; Colston Hall, Bristol, England; Norman & Beard, 1905. (wood, inverted mouths, 20" wind, harmonic from middle C)