Are you unsure of how to choose piccolo music that you’ll enjoy? You want to feel challenged but not overly so, and I can understand that. Luckily, I have a few tips to help you find music for the piccolo that will make you want to play the small flute. Read on to learn more!
Are you looking for a good book that covers piccolo foundations? I can’t recommend The Mazzanti Method enough! I got this book a few years ago, and I’ve used a lot of the exercises to improve my playing overall. Read on to learn if this book has the kind of exercises you’re looking for.
Do you want to play piccolo in an orchestra? You should start working on the solos in the book Orchestral Excerpts for Piccolo, even if you don’t have an audition yet. The excerpts can be tricky, so you need as much practice as you can get. Then, you can be better prepared when an audition …
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 …
