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.
Is grenaditte a good piccolo material? It’s one of a variety of materials, but you may wonder if it’s the right choice for your next piccolo. I love the material and think it’s a great choice for many players. Read on to learn more about this composite material and the pros and cons.
If you want to play the piccolo, you want it to be fun, so you may decide to get a colored piccolo. But are colored piccolos any good? Sadly, they’re not the best, at least in most cases. While there are always exceptions, you should generally try to avoid piccolos of different colors, so read …
Do you want to upgrade your piccolo? You may wonder if wood piccolos are better than other materials, at least for your needs. They can be the perfect choice for many players, but they take a lot of work as well. Read on to learn if wood is the best choice for your next instrument.
If you’ve played the flute or piccolo for a while, you may have come across a model with a split E mechanism. This spec is quite popular, but do you know how it works and what it does? Read on to learn more and decide if your next piccolo or flute should have it and …
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What’s the best piccolo wood out there? Maybe you love the standard grenadilla, or perhaps you would prefer to experiment with less common materials. Either way, you should compare your options. Then, you can get a piccolo headjoint and body that helps you get the tone you want from your instrument.
Since I bought a piccolo with a high G# facilitator, I haven’t had to use alternate fingerings for that note. But is the spec for you? The extra mechanism is great, but it’s only on a few select piccolos. Keep that in mind when shopping for a new instrument that will meet your needs.
Are you looking to get a wood piccolo to use alone or in an ensemble? You have a lot to consider before you upgrade from your current instrument. Wood models can be great for some players but too much to handle for others. It’s okay if you don’t decide a wood piccolo is for you, …
A while back, I wrote a post about different materials that piccolos are made of. You can find piccolos in various metals, woods, and even plastic. Aside from their different materials, you can also find different piccolo bores. The bore is the shape of the inside of the tube of a wind instrument. Many instruments, like …
Before you buy your next instrument, you should consider if that should be a student or professional piccolo. The question may not be as easy as you think. To help, consider how these two types of piccolos differ. That way, you can narrow your search to models that meet your needs. Here are the differences …
