Dubbelflageolett

The term “flageolet” comes from 12th century France and until the 16th century was synonymous with “galoubet”. By the 17th century the instrument had developed 4 finger holes and two thumb holes and was widely popular (particularly in England both Samuel Pepys and his wife were exponents, studying with Thomas Greeting, author of “The Pleasant Companion or New Lessons and Instructions for The Flage…