Story of the Flute
certain difficult keys were rendered easier; also that it facilitated the playing of chords and arpeggios with neatness. But by his changes Siccama spoiled the third octave, and his flutes—though still to be met with
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from left to right:
Fig. 1—Siccama's Diatomic Model (as Improved by Mahillon & Co.).
Fig. 2—Böhm's System (1847), as now made by Rudall, Carte & Co.
Fig. 3—Carte and Böhm Combined (1867 Patent) Model.
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