If you’re looking into playing the piccolo, you may wonder if it’s harder than flute. Both aren’t easy, and they take a good amount of practice. Before you decide whether or not to learn the piccolo, consider what makes it harder or easier than the flute.
Imagine having the gig of a lifetime, but your lips are as dry as ever. In case that ever happens, you need to have some ChopSaver lip balm on hand. The lip balm is unlike any other brand on the market since it was made by a musician. If you want to learn more about …
You’ve been asked to play the piccolo on your next ensemble concert, but you don’t know where to start. Instead of letting it stress you out, look at some of the best piccolo resources on the internet. I’ve found many of these resources to be helpful as I started and as I’ve since improved my …
If you’re having trouble playing some of the highest notes, I’ve been there. Choosing the right piccolo high B fingering could make playing that note much easier. Of course, you can use a basic fingering, but there are other options. Keep reading to learn what those are and how those fingerings look on your instrument.
If you’re looking to play the piccolo more, you may want to consider how to choose a backup piccolo. You might not always be able to use your primary model. From needing maintenance to not wanting to take wood outside, you need a second piccolo. Read on to learn how you can choose a good …
If you struggle to play the piccolo without going sharp or flat, you should learn how to practice piccolo with a drone. In music, a drone refers to a consistent pitch that plays. You can play along with the drone to make sure you don’t sound too out of tune. Read on to learn how …
Have you ever heard that you can’t play piccolo because of your lip shape? Don’t believe those lies; you can learn how to play piccolo with a teardrop lip. I’ve done it, and I’m not the only one. Read on for some tips to help you learn to get an excellent sound on the smaller …
If you want to improve your piccolo skills, an upgrade may be in order. To help buy your next model, consider the Pearl 105 vs. Yamaha YPC-62 and how they differ. Then, you may find one model is the better choice for you. Or you might decide you want some other piccolo.
If you play the piccolo, you may do so in an orchestra. The next time you do so, you should know what to bring to orchestra rehearsal as a piccolo player. Read on for a checklist to reference whenever you head out the door.
If you’ve played the piccolo for a while, you might be ready for an upgrade. You should check out a Burkart Resona piccolo review or two to learn if it’s the right model for you. While it’s not for everyone, all of the people I know with a Resona love the model. Be sure to …
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