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Hi again! I play piccolo and flute and I am going to get braces. I am really scared about havin the because i hear that you have to adjust to a new embochure and i'll have to do 2, piccolo and flute. So Is it really true? will i have to adjust or is it only for some people? Is there any tips for hel...

Hi, I just started playing piccolo a few months ago when our band teacher bought 2 of them for our concert band. He didn't tell us anything about them just left us to figure them out alone. I've read alot of articles about the piccolo but nothings covered my problem. I'm not getting a good quality s...

Thanks so much for all of your help! I can now do the 'kicking' thing . I just finally came out like it was totally natural! Again, thank you for all of your time and you all are excellent teachers!:D *annie*

Okay I play piccolo quite alot in concert band and i'm concerned about my hearing. Since its very high and I don't have the greatest of hearing anyway, do you think it would be a good idea if I used earplugs? I've been playing it for a while tonight and my ears kinda feel like it would be a good ide...

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Ahhh Enharmonics! The way how to memorize them was to learn the keys of the piano. Every time i have a suspicious note, i just remember what it should be on the piano! (i.e- you have a c and then you move up to the black key when you move up it makes it a sharp..when you move back from the c it make...

I started playing in in 2001, in 6th grade, and has been wonderful ever since

I agree my Yamaha 62 model is great! I've played other brands but none surpass my yamaha! I think its a really great, dependable brand and very affordable! I hope this helped!

Well from my personal expirience, it isn't that big of a deal. We were out many a time on the field when it rained. My advice would be to make sure your flute is very dry when you get done outside. The rain shouldn't ruin anything if you dry it off thouroghly. Or you can just ask your band teacher i...

Okay so does anybody know anything about how to do vibrato on the flute? I've heard about it but never knew exactly how to do it. Can someone tell me what is to be done to acheive this? Thanks!! *annie*