Are you tired of playing the same piccolo solo pieces over and over? I compiled a list of some great works, many of which are new or aren’t super popular. Sure, some are classics, and you’ve probably heard of them or played them. But they’re still worth including in case you have yet to dive …
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Are you tired of playing the same old flute warmups on your piccolo? Sometimes, tried and true exercises work for a reason, but it never hurts to experiment. I’ve tried a variety of warmups on my flute and piccolo, and I’ve found some that are quick and not too boring. Be sure to consider the …
The Vivaldi piccolo concertos are some of the most important pieces in the small flute’s repertoire. Whether you need to do an audition or participate in a competition, you should learn at least of these works. That’s right, there are more piccolo concertos than that famous one. If you want to expand your piccolo playing, …
Do you want to learn and perform new music but don’t know a pianist? You might want to stick to playing unaccompanied piccolo pieces. Look at a few different well-known pieces to grow your music library. Then, you can decide which to focus on first to learn and improve your playing.
When you think of the piccolo, do you cringe? Think about the high screaming sounds? Well, maybe you just haven’t played the right piccolo music. Some music can be too hard for piccolo newbies, and it may give you the wrong impression of the instrument. Fortunately, there are plenty of great books and pieces for …
Do you want to expand your knowledge of orchestral excerpts for the piccolo? Consider some popular symphonies, suites, and more. Then, you can incorporate the solos into your piccolo practice. Soon enough, you may be ready to audition for an orchestra.
Are you looking to learn a big piccolo piece? Consider some of the best piccolo sonatas and if you like any of them more than others. Just like music in general, not all piccolo sonatas are the same. That means there should be something for almost everyone. Listen to these pieces to find music you …
Are you looking to play a new piece of piccolo music? You should consider a few piccolo concertos. Even if you don’t have an orchestra to play with, a concerto can help you expand your knowledge and play better. But you should choose a concerto that you like.
Are you struggling to get the sound you want out of your piccolo? Think about what piccolo exercises you practice and if they’re helping you reach your goals. If they aren’t helping, you might want to find some new exercises. To help with that, I am sharing some of my favorite piccolo exercises that you …
You may know your flute repertoire well: Bach, Mozart, French pieces. But what about piccolo repertoire? What pieces should every piccolo player know? Some piccolo repertoire you should know is similar to flute rep. However, there are quite a few differences, from Baroque to modern works. Read on to learn about some influential piccolo pieces …
