katieflute I prefer the Di Zhao most. The sound is richer, including more body in the lower register. I suspect this will blend much better with an ensemble, which is super important for players at the beginner instrument level.
The first 2 just doesn't compare to the last one, they sound a bit "plastic-y", yet the last one has a round, wooden-like sound and the colors of each note are homogeneous, nothing shrill, especially audible when you play articulations! Great video as always, Katie!💖
The di Zhao seems to have better articulation in all registers, consistent tone in all registers, and a strong tone in the lower octave. I'd recommend that one for flutists new to piccolo!
You can definitely hear the individual quality of each piccolo improve as you go through the price ranges. For me, the cheapest piccolo produces quite a lot of "undertones" and as you move to the move expensive models (especially the Chinese model), the "undertones" are less obvious. I'm not a flute or piccolo player, but what is the reason for this perceived phenomenon?
I miss playing the piccolo. Years ago when I was at school I had the school piccolo. It was not a good one, really needed a service but I loved it as an instrument. I always fancied getting one.
Me and my friends found piccolos in the orchestra room (because that's where the concert band kids play) and most of them where rust old metal ones but then in the back we found like a brand new $4000 Yamaha one
I have a composite Roy Seaman Storm piccolo (and I own a second head joint that is wood to make it sound nicer for indoor playing) and I stand by composite materials. I also live in a desert so I wanted that was sturdy and resilient to weather changes. The Di Zhao is perfect for anyone looking for a decent instrument that can be played inside or outside. There's just something about the composite sound that is the perfect middle ground. It's sweeter than plastic or metal yet it can pierce through when you need it. Spend a little bit more for an instrument that will last long and will sound better in the long run.
If you want a really good piccolo that is like the Di Zhao she was playing look up Kessler and Sons music store. They make an awesome piccolo for $300-$500 that is basically the same as the Di Zhao. They even have a few deals where the piccolo comes free with the purchase of a flute. I have a few friends that love their Kessler piccolo.
Ooooh this got recommended to me at the right time! I play flute for 20 years and was kinda wanting to get into piccolos and tin whistles but got overwhelmed by the choices 🤣
You play piccolo better then I play flute. That being said, I only started playing flute a few months ago, self taught, my one good piece is the first section of Chaminade Concertino
I loved the first and second picolos. I have to say after following you for 4 years now going on 5. My interest of learning the flute has highly increased, that after doing some research and learning Tin whistles have similar note arrangements that I picked myself a Clarke green Tin Whistle in the key of D for my beggining journey. I have been having learning it n getting used to it and cant wait to upgrade to a flute someday in the future. Thanks for the encourgement.
Hi Katie! I love your videos. Can I suggest some things when you’re trying piccolos? I play piccolo quite religiously and is the instrument I get hired to play. Articulation and legato are great. Testing dynamics and harmonics are also great ways to test a piccolo’s ability to play “in-tune”. I’d test the lower and higher ranges in extreme dynamics as well. These were tips given to me by great piccolo players throughout my career. I play on a Burkart Global with a wave headjoint and before that I played on a plastic Jupiter. I’ve been playing flute for 22 years and have participated in many groups as well as recordings. Piccolo is my favorite instrument to play. It’s like a sour patch kid: they’re sour then sweet. 😂
Thank You for this Katie!! I really needed a piccolo Intro video because I’m trying to do piccolo for my sophomore year in my marching band next year! so thank you so much !!! 💜💜☺️☺️
Thank you so much for this! I'm starting piccolo next year and am still making the decision to use the school piccolo or to buy my own. Any suggestions?
I recommend trying out the school piccolo if you’re just starting to see if you’ll actually like it. And it’s cheaper, bUT if you absolutely fall in love with it you should get your own.
The thing about piccolo is that it's not a very versatile instrument. I'm a flute player and in my band we have a piccolo player who's really good but she plays flute a majority of the time. Irs bcs that the piccolo is such a hig pitch instrument that when a piece needs to be quite, they tend to not have a piccolo part. All I'll say is that if you want to learn piccolo, learn flute as well
I often do, especially when I practice by myself. I'm no expert in ear science, but you should, especially if you have sensitive ears. It always hurts the player more than the listeners. A simple ear plug in the right ear is sufficient, or invest in some musician's ear plugs. I've heard wives tales of the piccolo actually making people deaf in that one ear from playing too loudly and not protecting it.
All three piccolos are more expensive than stundent concert flutes that Katie recommended in another video. Are piccolos really more expensive on average? Also, it looked like it was more physically demanding to play the piccolos than a concert flute. Is that really the case or is Katie just not used to them as much? 😀
Navya K. You should learn flute before playing piccolo. You need flute foundation to play piccolo in general. There is no “easier” instrument. All of the instruments have their own crutches and difficulty. Learn flute and establish your playing before moving onto piccolo as a secondary instrument. Any respected piccolo player will tell you the same thing.
When I started picc, I would learn the picc parts on the flute first then played them on picc until I felt comfortable jumping right into my rep with picc. Also, it's important to note that playing picc helps a lot with the flute, and the reverse is true. I found better control of the high range on flute after years of piccolo playing and better intonation overall. You have to practice with a tuner often, especially on octaves on the picc.
i started piccolo before flute and i got a picc on amazon. yes, it sucked. i learned the basic of picc and then about 5 months later i got a flute. i stopped playing picc because it was really hars because of th instrument i had.
I wanna start to play the flute! But the prices are kinda expensive, and i don't really know which one is better for a beginner like me, i am into paying a considerable price but, i don't wanna mess it up with the brands of the flutes, or stuff like that, if you could help me katie! Or anyone, just to have an idea! Salutes!
Which piccolo did you like best? 💖
I like model 1P😍❤
I just “killed” my Yamaha 32 so I switched to a Pearl 105 which is similar to the Di Zhao. Personally always preferred a warmer sound than crisp...
I liked the Di Zhao, I personally thought the sound was cleaner and brighter.
katieflute I prefer the Di Zhao most. The sound is richer, including more body in the lower register. I suspect this will blend much better with an ensemble, which is super important for players at the beginner instrument level.
I also like the Di Zhao. Seemed like it was less effort for you to really get in that upper register and cruise around there.
The first 2 just doesn't compare to the last one, they sound a bit "plastic-y", yet the last one has a round, wooden-like sound and the colors of each note are homogeneous, nothing shrill, especially audible when you play articulations! Great video as always, Katie!💖
Katie posted! YAY! We missed you. Great video, Katie!
The di Zhao seems to have better articulation in all registers, consistent tone in all registers, and a strong tone in the lower octave. I'd recommend that one for flutists new to piccolo!
I loved all three Piccolo's and by the way can you please play the Stars and Stripes Forever piccolo solo
i like the clarity you have in the high register!
You can definitely hear the individual quality of each piccolo improve as you go through the price ranges. For me, the cheapest piccolo produces quite a lot of "undertones" and as you move to the move expensive models (especially the Chinese model), the "undertones" are less obvious.
I'm not a flute or piccolo player, but what is the reason for this perceived phenomenon?
PJR76 / Big Phil more attention to detail on the headjoint cut and tone hole under/over cutting.
OMG!! We missed you Katie, Love you videos! I love that you explain everything so well ♥️
I miss playing the piccolo. Years ago when I was at school I had the school piccolo. It was not a good one, really needed a service but I loved it as an instrument. I always fancied getting one.
#2 for me.......but you can make anything sound good!!! you are terrific!
YAY! A new video. I love these types of videos. I am a flute player myself as well. Amazing vid 💕 ❤️
Me and my friends found piccolos in the orchestra room (because that's where the concert band kids play) and most of them where rust old metal ones but then in the back we found like a brand new $4000 Yamaha one
I recently bought the gameinhardt model 1p and I’m so excited now
I have a composite Roy Seaman Storm piccolo (and I own a second head joint that is wood to make it sound nicer for indoor playing) and I stand by composite materials. I also live in a desert so I wanted that was sturdy and resilient to weather changes. The Di Zhao is perfect for anyone looking for a decent instrument that can be played inside or outside. There's just something about the composite sound that is the perfect middle ground. It's sweeter than plastic or metal yet it can pierce through when you need it. Spend a little bit more for an instrument that will last long and will sound better in the long run.
Could you recommend me some cheap picolo because I wanted to start playing because I play already on the flute
If you want a really good piccolo that is like the Di Zhao she was playing look up Kessler and Sons music store. They make an awesome piccolo for $300-$500 that is basically the same as the Di Zhao. They even have a few deals where the piccolo comes free with the purchase of a flute. I have a few friends that love their Kessler piccolo.
Yamaha YPC-32 is also a good piccolo for beginners. But it’s a bit more pricey
Love the sound from Di Zhao Model .
Ooooh this got recommended to me at the right time! I play flute for 20 years and was kinda wanting to get into piccolos and tin whistles but got overwhelmed by the choices 🤣
You play piccolo better then I play flute. That being said, I only started playing flute a few months ago, self taught, my one good piece is the first section of Chaminade Concertino
I loved the first and second picolos. I have to say after following you for 4 years now going on 5. My interest of learning the flute has highly increased, that after doing some research and learning Tin whistles have similar note arrangements that I picked myself a Clarke green Tin Whistle in the key of D for my beggining journey. I have been having learning it n getting used to it and cant wait to upgrade to a flute someday in the future. Thanks for the encourgement.
My first piccolo is the YPC-32 from Yamaha. I am satisfied with it. But I don't play a normal flute, only trumpet, tenor horn and piano.
*¡Hi Katie!*
Early!! Ily Katie!😘
I usually play flute and violin but I started playing piccolo about 2 weeks ago
Hi Katie! I love your videos. Can I suggest some things when you’re trying piccolos? I play piccolo quite religiously and is the instrument I get hired to play. Articulation and legato are great. Testing dynamics and harmonics are also great ways to test a piccolo’s ability to play “in-tune”. I’d test the lower and higher ranges in extreme dynamics as well. These were tips given to me by great piccolo players throughout my career.
I play on a Burkart Global with a wave headjoint and before that I played on a plastic Jupiter. I’ve been playing flute for 22 years and have participated in many groups as well as recordings. Piccolo is my favorite instrument to play. It’s like a sour patch kid: they’re sour then sweet. 😂
Dear Katie,can you make a video about being a concert flutist?I mean ''how''?What should ı do for being a good flutıst can you give some advice?
Practice. A lot.
Di Zhao obv. has the best sound, but I could live with the Gemeinhardt Model 4P.
Thank You for this Katie!!
I really needed a piccolo Intro video because I’m trying to do piccolo for my sophomore year in my marching band next year! so thank you so much !!! 💜💜☺️☺️
How do you make it sound not screamy
Thank you so much for this! I'm starting piccolo next year and am still making the decision to use the school piccolo or to buy my own. Any suggestions?
I recommend trying out the school piccolo if you’re just starting to see if you’ll actually like it. And it’s cheaper, bUT if you absolutely fall in love with it you should get your own.
Can you play piccolo without playing the flute? Or do most bands prefer flutes?
The thing about piccolo is that it's not a very versatile instrument. I'm a flute player and in my band we have a piccolo player who's really good but she plays flute a majority of the time. Irs bcs that the piccolo is such a hig pitch instrument that when a piece needs to be quite, they tend to not have a piccolo part. All I'll say is that if you want to learn piccolo, learn flute as well
do you use hearing protection when you play piccolo?
I often do, especially when I practice by myself. I'm no expert in ear science, but you should, especially if you have sensitive ears. It always hurts the player more than the listeners. A simple ear plug in the right ear is sufficient, or invest in some musician's ear plugs. I've heard wives tales of the piccolo actually making people deaf in that one ear from playing too loudly and not protecting it.
Could you show how you start to practice hard pieces and how you get the hang of them?
You know you're early when there's no dislikes
It's a draw for me. They all sound pretty good.
All three piccolos are more expensive than stundent concert flutes that Katie recommended in another video. Are piccolos really more expensive on average?
Also, it looked like it was more physically demanding to play the piccolos than a concert flute. Is that really the case or is Katie just not used to them as much? 😀
It depends on the brand really.
“Short lived marching band career” ?????
Maybe 1 year only?
I know that this was a year ago, but do you have any recommendations for more intermediate piccolo players?
Which instrument is easier? Piccolo or flute? please tell me! I need to learn one of them!
Navya K. You should learn flute before playing piccolo. You need flute foundation to play piccolo in general. There is no “easier” instrument. All of the instruments have their own crutches and difficulty. Learn flute and establish your playing before moving onto piccolo as a secondary instrument. Any respected piccolo player will tell you the same thing.
When I started picc, I would learn the picc parts on the flute first then played them on picc until I felt comfortable jumping right into my rep with picc. Also, it's important to note that playing picc helps a lot with the flute, and the reverse is true. I found better control of the high range on flute after years of piccolo playing and better intonation overall. You have to practice with a tuner often, especially on octaves on the picc.
I always thought piccolo. But I had the school pic and it was absolutely crap, whereas my flute was quite a good instrument.
Wait... it came out 20 minutes ago....
is the gear4music student piccolo descent or even just pretty ok for a beginner or is it not worth buying ?
Best to just start on the Yamaha 62
Di zhao is made from plastic but how did it got that high volume in high registers? Is it because of grenadilla wood???
So im might be auditioning for ilmea set 3 this year doe piccolo and im using the schools piccolo is having a metal headjoint nor the best?
How are you doing I was getting kind of worried 😟 because you know the corona virus 🦠 and you haven’t posted
I got a flute :)
ahhh congrats!! Which one did you get?
A Yamaha 222
I don't know about sound, but which is the easiest to play?
i started piccolo before flute and i got a picc on amazon. yes, it sucked. i learned the basic of picc and then about 5 months later i got a flute. i stopped playing picc because it was really hars because of th instrument i had.
I wanna start to play the flute! But the prices are kinda expensive, and i don't really know which one is better for a beginner like me, i am into paying a considerable price but, i don't wanna mess it up with the brands of the flutes, or stuff like that, if you could help me katie! Or anyone, just to have an idea! Salutes!
Hello
when you have a burkhart that you love but you're bored as hell...
It reminds me of Tom and Jerry or something 😆
No hate is it just me or is there a heck of alot of 3cho
Shut up
but can they use special beam cannon?
I have an amazon cheapo piccolo lol
U call 400$ cheap , my mom calls 2$ expensive meanwhile she spends 200$ on grocery
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Piccolo.....