Difference in playing between "wave" and the regul

[bpiraino]

Hi,
I'm new to the board. I'm a 3 yr. flute player getting ready to buy an intermediate level piccolo and start piccolo lessons. I'm trying to determine what is the difference and advantage/disadvantage in playing between the "wave" and the regular piccolo headjoint?

thanks

[Phineas]

Hi,
I'm new to the board. I'm a 3 yr. flute player getting ready to buy an intermediate level piccolo and start piccolo lessons. I'm trying to determine what is the difference and advantage/disadvantage in playing between the "wave" and the regular piccolo headjoint?

thanks

I think someone answered your question here.

http://www.fluteland.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3299

Phineas

[bpiraino]

This was the answer you referred me to:
"The wave sounds better while the regular is easier to play."

I was hoping for a more complete answer.

Sounds better how/why?

Plays better how/why?

Which would be the better choice headjoint for a novice player?

Which would facilitate an easier adjustment from flute to piccolo and back for a doubler?

I don't have a lot of experience in the field of music and flute playing. I'm a 64 year old high school social studies teacher that finally, 2 1/2 years ago, decided to take up flute in his spare time and am now also interested in piccolo. I practice an hour each day and take lessons every other week but am busy the rest of the time doing lesson planning, grading, etc. I would really appreciate some guidance in this area as I know very little about the piccolo and am trying to acquire as much info. as I can before I buy my first piccolo.

thanks for being patient with a novice musician.

[Phineas]

This was the answer you referred me to:
"The wave sounds better while the regular is easier to play."

I was hoping for a more complete answer.

Sounds better how/why?

Plays better how/why?

Which would be the better choice headjoint for a novice player?

Which would facilitate an easier adjustment from flute to piccolo and back for a doubler?

I don't have a lot of experience in the field of music and flute playing. I'm a 64 year old high school social studies teacher that finally, 2 1/2 years ago, decided to take up flute in his spare time and am now also interested in piccolo. I practice an hour each day and take lessons every other week but am busy the rest of the time doing lesson planning, grading, etc. I would really appreciate some guidance in this area as I know very little about the piccolo and am trying to acquire as much info. as I can before I buy my first piccolo.

thanks for being patient with a novice musician.

First of all, I would like to thank you for your life time contribution to supply the gift of education!

What you are requesting for an answer is very subjective. As a beginner on a piccolo, I do not think there is a real advantage or dis advantage to either head joint design. Therefore, it would not be fair to say one design is better than the other. Most players start off on a "non-wave" type piccolo. The other issue is the lip plate or no lip plate issue. In the end, depending on the cut of the head joint, you could potentially get the same result out of any of these designs. Most of what you will read otherwise is marketing hype and flute-scifi.

As a flute player, you will be able to play on different designs and see what caters to you best. That is what I would suggest. Just get one of each design, and try them out. Trust me, you will know if it is right for you after you play it.


Phineas

[bpiraino]

Thank you Phineas,

That is the info. that I needed.

Bud

[Phineas]

Any time Bud. Next time, I will not wait so long to reply.

Phineas