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 …
Do you want to play the piccolo? You should compare metal vs. plastic models to help decide which is right for you. The piccolo that works best for me might not work for you and vice versa. So give the two materials a comparison to make your choice.
Comparing the piccolo vs. flute may seem unnecessary. After all, they’re both flutes, right? Well, yes, but there’s more to the instruments than that. Be sure to consider the similarities and differences of the piccolo and flute. Then, you can know how to use them as a composer or performer. Before we get into the …
How do you save money for a piccolo or any instrument, for that matter? You can save money for a piccolo just like any other big purchase. But it can help to know how much you might need to save up. That way, you’ll be able to get the perfect piccolo for you. Before we …
Do the different piccolo materials overwhelm you? You’re not alone; the difference between a plastic and wood piccolo can seem small, but you may want one material over the other. Last week, I compared metal and wood piccolos. So this week, I decided to compare the wood piccolo to the plastic piccolo. But first, this …
Are you looking for your first piccolo or an upgrade? Consider the difference between a metal and wooden piccolo. Both materials have unique advantages and disadvantages. So don’t write off either option until you compare the two. Before we get into the pros and cons, this post contains affiliate links. Click here to read the …
