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Like the flute, the piccolo's low notes contain few overtones. They sound dull and rather hollow and are occasionally used to suggest a supernatural atmosphere. On the flute, where they are in the middle register, these notes sound much richer and more powerful. ... The top notes (B7, C8) sound forced and shrill.
- What is the pitch range and tone quality of piccolo flute?
- How do you get a good tone on piccolo?
- Is piccolo harder than flute?
What is the pitch range and tone quality of piccolo flute?
Pitched in C or Db, the piccolo is the smallest member of the flute family serving as an extension to the flute range. The range is from D5, 4th line on the staff, to C8 three octaves higher, sounding an octave higher than written.
How do you get a good tone on piccolo?
Keep your embouchure firm, but "loose". People think piccolo is tighter, but you have to be way more relaxed than flute to produce good tone. Commit to your sound. Piccolo will sound louder in your headspace because it's higher.
Is piccolo harder than flute?
Although a smaller volume of air is needed to play the piccolo, players must use a faster stream of air to support each note, especially the higher ones. Due to the difficulty of sustaining tones on the piccolo, playing notes in tune is more challenging on the piccolo than on the flute.
