All About The Piccolo

Gemeinhardt Model 4PSH Piccolo Standard

The Gemeinhardt 4PSH piccolo features a solid silver headjoint, silver-plated keys, high-impact plastic body, conical bore and beryllium copper springs.

When searching for piccolos look for a recognized brand. Stick with name brands you know and trust. Even though I might have never heard of a piccolo brand and I don't mention it, that dosen't mean that it isn't a good brand. Here are the name brands are: yamaha, gemeinhardt, and emerson

When You want to buy a piccolo, look online at places like Craig's List or eBay.
As a beginner, you should get a piccolo with a metal head and a plastic body or an all metal piccolo.

If you are looking at a used piccolo, make sure that the head joint screws in securely. A piccolo is good when your teacher can get a high B out.

Yamaha YPC-32 Standard Piccolo Standard

This piccolo is appropriate for either the concert or marching band. It features a body made from durable ABS resin and a silver plated head for beautiful projection. The split E mechanism is also included.

You might be wondering what the fingerings for notes on a piccolo are. The answer is: They are the same fingerings! In case you are wondering what a fingering is, there is a great site for looking it up.

When you start playing the piccolo, you need to get some tools.

First, you need cork grease. Cork grease comes in a stick or small round canister.

Also, you should get a piccolo cleaning rod. The rod is used to drive the cleaning cloth into the piccolo head joint and body.

Next, you will need a tuner. The piccolo is a very hard instrument to keep in tune. A tuner is an essential tool.

Lastly, you should get a cleaning cloth to remove moisture from the inside of your piccolo.

Yamaha Cork Grease Standard

This standard cork grease is well-suited for cork. Smooths joints, prolongs cork life, and maintains airtightness. Soft; round container.