How To Care for a Piccolo

How To Care for a Piccolo

Posted by admin on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 19:26 in

The piccolo, a miniature version of the flute, is a musical instrument coming from the woodwind family. It follows the same fingerings as the standard flute but plays an octave higher than what is originally written in music. The piccolo is more often used in orchestras and marching bands. There are basically two types of this instrument. One is called the metal-cylindrical bore, which is ideal for beginners; and the other, the wood conical-bore, more frequently used by advanced musicians. As in any other musical instrument, the proper care and maintenance of the piccolo will ensure that it continues to produce the best quality of sound and will last a long, long time. The following tips will teach you the best way to take care of your instrument:

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