Imagine nailing the high Cs in the piccolo part of the Shostakovich Piano Concerto 2. I did that in grad school, and it felt amazing but made me wonder how to play really high notes. You can play higher than the high C. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to, but if you’re a fan …
Are you looking for your next piccolo or wondering if an upgrade is even worth it? You should compare a $1000 piccolo vs. $5000 piccolo. Sometimes, an upgrade is necessary but not always. Be sure to consider the specs of piccolos at these price points.
Imagine your child begging you to learn to play the piccolo, but they’re too young. Before you ignore their request, consider having them learn the Shining Piper fife. The fife is a great alternative to absolute beginners, including young children. Consider whether it’s the right instrument for you or your child.
You’ve played the flute for years and are ready to give the piccolo a try. Before you order the first one that shows up in search results, consider if it’s one of a few piccolo brands to avoid. Not all piccolos are as good as a Burkart, Hammig, Pearl, or Yamaha. Some are much worse …
I’ve had some non-musician acquaintances confuse my piccolo for an oboe or even a clarinet. So it got me thinking, why are piccolos black? The reason mostly has to do with the construction of a given piccolo model. After all, not all piccolos are black, but they can be just as good.
You like playing music, but you’re tired of playing a larger instrument. You may want to compare and contrast the piccolo vs. tin whistle. Both are small and easy to transport, but they have some unique features as well. Consider how they differ to learn which instrument is better for you.
If you just got a piccolo, you may wonder what the tube of grease is in the case. What is cork grease and how can it help you with your piccolo? Cork grease is a vital tool for most (though not all) piccolo models. Before you toss the tube that came with your piccolo, consider …
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If you’re serious about the flute, you need to play the piccolo. But you may want to know, “can playing piccolo be bad for you?” There are a few risks, but risks come with a lot of different things. Consider what those risks are and how you can deal with the problems that may arise …
I’ve played enough concerts with flute and piccolo to know that carrying everything is frustrating. If you’re tired of carrying and almost dropping stuff, you might like the PiccPocket. The sling is a relatively new accessory you can use when performing. Keep reading to learn more about it and decide if it’s right for you.
You need a new piccolo, and you need one fast. But you don’t have a local music store with any in stock, so you wonder if it’s okay to buy a piccolo on Amazon. Buying a piccolo through Amazon isn’t as bad as you may think. I’ve done it, and the piccolo served me well …
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