Any flute/piccolo players out there? - Democratic Underground

AlFrankenFan

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:46 PM
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Any flute/piccolo players out there?

I haven't played in a few years, and I just bought a piccolo...any advice on good instructional books, music, playing techniques, random things, etc? Thanks.

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Bluebear

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:49 PM
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1. Have you played before?

Edited on Fri Jan-07-05 08:50 PM by Bluebear

I think it's an easier embouchure than flute. Not a lot of literature specifically for picc since most players start out on flute.

on edit: duh, you said you haven't played in a few years.

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lowreed

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:50 PM
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2. practice it outside....

far from others ;)

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gater

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:51 PM
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3. The Rubank Method books.

They are the blue ones and have varying levels so as you get your chops back, you can progress to the next level by getting the next book. And they're cheap too!

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Bluebear

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:59 PM
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5. Good call

LEARNING THE PICCOLO / Clement Barone (Detroit Symphony flute/picc)
Musicprint Corporation

PICCOLO PRACTICE BOOK by WYE / MORRIS Novello Pub Inc

Once you get your chops back...

30 CLASSICAL PIECES-PICCOLO /International Music Co.

www.jwpepper.com
good source for books

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sleepyhead

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Fri Jan-07-05 08:59 PM
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4. I used to play years and years ago.

There are not many instructional books out there - I used to play flute music for practice. If you are in a band or can practice with one, so much the better. This is a difficult instrument to master unless you have a band or a wind ensemble to play with. I have some piccolo solo sheet music buried away somewhere (needs piano accompaniment for the most part) - if you want it let me know and I will mail you a copy. (Note to self - dust off flute and piccolo and begin playing again!)

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SW FL Dem

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Fri Jan-07-05 09:02 PM
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6. I played 30 years ago in junior high and high school

Just reconditioned my flute so I can play duets with my middle schooler. I need books too. His band teacher gave me a beginning band book. It took a week or so, but I was amazed how fast the fingering came back!

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