If you’re having trouble playing some of the highest notes, I’ve been there. Choosing the right piccolo high B fingering could make playing that note much easier. Of course, you can use a basic fingering, but there are other options. Keep reading to learn what those are and how those fingerings look on your instrument.
If you struggle to play the piccolo without going sharp or flat, you should learn how to practice piccolo with a drone. In music, a drone refers to a consistent pitch that plays. You can play along with the drone to make sure you don’t sound too out of tune. Read on to learn how …
Have you ever heard that you can’t play piccolo because of your lip shape? Don’t believe those lies; you can learn how to play piccolo with a teardrop lip. I’ve done it, and I’m not the only one. Read on for some tips to help you learn to get an excellent sound on the smaller …
If you play the piccolo, you may wonder, “can you leave your piccolo unattended?” There’s nothing stopping you, but that doesn’t mean you should leave your piccolo somewhere. A lot of bad things can happen, such as it getting stolen or damaged. Read on to learn more about the risks and how to keep your …
If you want to make the most of your piccolo, you need to know how to assemble a piccolo safely. One wrong move might not make a difference once, but it can add up over time. Read on to learn what bad habits to avoid when putting your piccolo together and taking it apart. That …
If you play the piccolo enough, you’re bound to have it go out of tune at some point. You’ll then ask yourself, ?why is my piccolo playing sharp?” This can happen for a variety of reasons, and each reason comes with at least one solution. Read on to learn about piccolo tuning issues and how …
Why Is My Piccolo Playing Sharp? 5 Causes and Solutions Read More »
Your piccolo is playing only Bb a half step down. But you have a concert in a week and need to keep up with practicing for your performance! A few things can keep your piccolo from playing Bb when it’s supposed to. Read on for a few causes and their solutions plus ways to prevent …
“My Piccolo Is Playing Only Bb a Half Step Down!” 3 Reasons and Fixes Read More »
Do you want to know how to oil your piccolo headjoint? I kind of wish I learned this when I got my first full wood piccolo because I could have prevented a crack or at least minimized it. Luckily, you don’t have to make the same mistake I did. Read on to learn how to …
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If you just bought a piccolo, you may think the spending money part is over. Unfortunately, you may need to spend money on a COA, but what is a COA? It’s the basic maintenance that you need to get for your flute and piccolo at least yearly. Read on to learn more about how COAs …
Imagine you have a big piccolo solo, and you know you execute all of the correct fingerings. But one of the notes sounds a half or whole step lower. You know: you have water bubbles in your piccolo. It’s annoying, but it can happen to any piccolo player. A water bubble can clog one of …
