The third octave of the piccolo is where alternate fingerings really come in handy, and high D is no exception. We have a couple of alternate high D fingerings, the first of which I’ll share here. Like some alternate fingerings, this one is close to the standard. But the difference can make or break how […]

We’ve officially reached the third octave of the standard range of the piccolo. That means we need to explore the standard fingering for high D. It may not surprise you to know the fingering on piccolo is the same as on the flute. Though, it is slightly different from the first and second octave D.

There are tons of alternate second octave C# fingerings that can work on your piccolo. I’m not going to share every one in its own article because that would take forever. However, I am going to share one that’s a great jumping off point for you. That way, you can give it a try or

Oh second octave C#, we all love to hate it, don’t we? Because it’s so open, it can be hard to get this note in tune and for it to stay in tune. If you’re like me, you’ll probably rarely use the standard fingering for this note, especially on your piccolo. Still, you should know

We’re almost to the third octave of the piccolo. Like it or not, there are more and more alternate fingerings you can use (and should know). Here’s another alternate second octave C. Playing the second octave C on piccolo can be tricky. In my opinion, it’s a good thing that there are so many options.

As nice as it is to use the standard C fingering in the second octave, it’s even better to know an alternate second octave C fingering or two. That’s because the note is difficult to keep in tune. If you ever play Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, you’ll learn quickly how to manage this pitch. I experimented

In my experience, the second octave C on piccolo is a very finicky note. So I don’t use the standard fingering that much, outside of fast passages. Still, it’s important to know this fingering. And you should know when it is, in fact, the best fingering to use for this note. As you may have

Sometimes, it takes a bit of experimentation to find the perfect fingering. While it seems like you need to use your thumb for B natural, that’s not always the case with a thumbless middle B fingering. Depending on your piccolo and the music at hand, you may be able to use all of your other

Did you know there’s more than one fingering for second octave B on piccolo? The alternate middle B fingering isn’t necessary on the flute. But on the smaller woodwind, they can make a world of a difference. Whether you’re new to the piccolo or have played for years, consider learning an alternate fingering or two.

Nearing the end of the second octave of piccolo fingerings, there’s the second octave B natural. As with many of the fingerings in this range, it’s the same as its lower counterpart. Since the B is higher, you’ll need a little more air pressure to get this note to come out. It’s also crucial for