Plated Piccolo

Plated Piccolo

Background: my reason for writing this article

The piccolo is an interesting member of the family of instruments known as wood. It has the highest degree of all the instruments in a modern orchestra. Most people easily recognize the piccolo in band music such as John Philip Sousa "The Stars and Stripes Forever, piccolo solo or riding above all other instruments and creates a melody cons almost like a whistle. It Because of this extreme height it is of paramount importance for building beautiful tone.

I play the flute. My range starts the concert, or "average" C, and moves up to three octaves. Although both piccolo and notes are written in the same place on the treble staff, the piccolo sounds an octave higher than the flute. Therefore, it is understood that the range starts on D, one octave above middle C and also moves up to three octaves.

One of the first things I learned the flute was that most critics will be directed to my tone. It everything about you: good tone, pure tone, gloss and tone control. Third tone octave is the most difficult.

I also write music flute. Recently I wrote a piece that really suits them the piccolo. So now I want to learn to play the piccolo, too. It which brings me to the study of tone on the piccolo.

Specific techniques for developing your

1. Use a mirror to check the alignment and tension.

It took me long before I wanted to try. Once I did, and I began to hear an improvement in my game, I decided it was a good technique! When you use the mirror, you begin to see the shape of your mouth and how he sits on the lip plate. It is so easy to switch from one side of the mouth and do not feel it!

Then check the position of the arm, noting there is electricity in the shoulders and neck.

Do not play a Note! Just look at your position. Close your eyes and see how it feels to hold the instrument in a relaxed state.

2. Play notes with the mirror.

Close your eyes and start to play a pleasant note long. Let me start with G or A in the first octave. Listen to yourself play, then open your eyes to see if you are still in good position and relaxed.

If you are successful on a note, make two or three on a scale or arpeggio. Play the first notes, eyes closed. Then, while you continue to play, open your eyes to check your alignment.

3. Find a way to register.

No excuses. Find a way. Buy a digital recorder. Get a microphone in your computer. Do whatever it takes to record and play yourself. Save a record every 1-2 months, so you'll be able to go back and look your progress.

Record the same song or exercise for at least a month. The song or exercise should not over a minute long. Of This way you can get a good comparison when you listen. You can listen to all your recordings at the end of the month and either reject them or to define one side for future comparisons.

Tips for good record:

1. Always warm up before recording.

2. Place the microphone two to four meters away.

3. Announce the date before playing.

4. Keep the music simple enough that you can relax.

5. Focus on slow, gentle notes rather than fast and short.

There are many more ways to work on tone but if you start with these techniques, you'll be well on your way to play beautiful music on the piccolo, wood, extraordinary.

Janet Bordeaux has been involved with music her entire life. Her mother spent 35 years as a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, so Janet has grown up listening to classical music. Six years ago she decided to explore playing flute. Now she composes for flute and more recently has begun to compose for piccolo as well. She has produced a book of seven compositions for flute with piano accompaniment and a suite for solo piccolo or flute.
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Woodwind P3 Piccolo $529 This student level piccolo features a silver plated head for ideal sound projection and plastic body for durability. An excellent choice for marching or pep band.

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School Band Nickel-plated Piccolo with Case $320.01 Showcasing a gleaming nickel-plated finish with silver-plated keys, lip plate, rods, and crown, the School Band Piccolo is perfect for beginning to intermediate band players or anybody who enjoys the beauty of this fine instrument.Key of CNickel-plated body and headjointSilver-plated keys, lip plate, and crownPointed arms (not on most piccolos)Ergonomically designed first finger restHigh quality pads ensure tight sealStainless steel springs with nickel silver headjoint 24K gold-plated keys Precision-drawn tone holes Easy high notes with strong deep, rich penetrating sound Recommended and approved by most band and school teachers Fabulous French-style hard case with blue velvet liningCleaning rod and cloth

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Used Woodwind P5 Piccolo 886830088728 $1115.1 Custom-cut head with silver plated keys. An excellent step up piccolo for concert band or orchestra.Custom-cut grenadilla head and body.Silver plated nickel-silver keys.Conical bore.Includes: case / cleaning rod.

Used Woodwind P5 Piccolo 886830101199 $1115.1 Custom-cut head with silver plated keys. An excellent step up piccolo for concert band or orchestra.Custom-cut grenadilla head and body.Silver plated nickel-silver keys.Conical bore.Includes: case / cleaning rod.

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Woodwind P1 Piccolo 886830104534 $494.1 Nice entry level piccolo for the student in marching band. This instrument features a silver-plated head and body for great projection of sound. Very affordably priced. Prima Sankyo, famous in the flute world for their exquisite flutes, also produce some of the finest head joints available. Hand crafted and cut, these flute heads produce a beautiful singing sound with tremendous projection and clarity.Silver-plated head and body with cylindrical bore.Silver-plated keys.Includes: case / cleaning rod.

Woodwind P1 Piccolo 886830088742 $494.1 Nice entry level piccolo for the student in marching band. This instrument features a silver-plated head and body for great projection of sound. Very affordably priced. Prima Sankyo, famous in the flute world for their exquisite flutes, also produce some of the finest head joints available. Hand crafted and cut, these flute heads produce a beautiful singing sound with tremendous projection and clarity.Silver-plated head and body with cylindrical bore.Silver-plated keys.Includes: case / cleaning rod.

Cecilio PO280N Nickel Plated Ebonite Piccolo $285.99 Cecilio Musical Instruments offers handcrafted instructor approved band and orchestra instruments that are held to rigorous quality standards and are designed with the student instrumentalist in mind. We test every instrument at our overseas factories and then reinspect them at our Los Angeles distribution center to ensure that you get the very best product possible. Piccolo Features Ebonite body with nickel plated headjoint and keys Key of C Closed hole Undercut beveled embouchure High quality double bladder pads Inline G with split E key Outfit Includes Plush lined nylon covered hard shell case with adjustable shoulder strap Soft cleaning cloth cleaning rod joint grease and a pair of white gloves

Gemeinhardt Model 4PMH Piccolo $749 Student model piccolo with Silver-plated head, high impact plastic body. An excellent choice for the student in the marching band.When durability and outdoor performance situations are a major concern, Gemeinhardt plastic piccolos are particularly appropriate. Their high-impact plastic piccolos perform unusually well in conditions of extreme temperature and humidity, and require a minimum of care and maintenance.

Gemeinhardt Model 4Pmh Piccolo $749 Student model piccolo with Silver-plated head, high impact plastic body. An excellent choice for the student in the marching band.When durability and outdoor performance situations are a major concern, Gemeinhardt plastic piccolos are particularly appropriate. Their high-impact plastic piccolos perform unusually well in conditions of extreme temperature and humidity, and require a minimum of care and maintenance.