Peter's Piccolo World, Book Two
A Piccolo Inspiration Book for Intermediate to Advanced Players
- Staff Pick
Staff Pick
“More imaginative piccolo technique from Peter Verhoyen and friends!”
This is another wonderful book from the great piccolo player and teacher Peter Verhoyen. It follows on directly from book one and is just as good. Colourful and appealing to look at, there is just so much information to take in, and whatever the topic the emphasis is primarily on making a good sound. For example, the tricky subjects of breathing, vibrato and intonation are tackled head on and the video tutorials on offer via the easy-to-access QR codes make these often hard to quantify concepts much easier to practice. Exercises in all chapters are comprehensive, either based around orchestral excerpts or linked to specific repertoire, and the whole book imaginatively brings piccolo practice to life. If you already have book one buy this now and if you don't then buy both. You won't regret it!
From the Publisher
Peter's Piccolo World is a series of book created to help you find your way with the smallest member of the flute family. It is for conservatory students, amateurs and professional alike; for anyone who wants to develop their inner piccolo player.
This book delves into the worlds of articulation, breathing, piccolo sound, vibrato, and much more. Discover what flying saucers, sausages and mouse trampolines have in common with your piccolo playing. Explore the effect that diverse languages and speech patterns have on articulation. Uncover the seven secrets to playing high notes softly on the piccolo. Investigate the vibrato types and sound shapes that create the most beautiful piccolo sound. Develop your finger and posture technique from Book One with additional in-depth daily exercises.
Welcome to Book Two in this series of Peter's Piccolo World!
Our Description
Also available: Pete's Piccolo World Book 1
Contents
- Posture Continued
- The Rooster's Favourite Melodies
- Breathing
- The Perfect Fool
- Moto Perpetuo & Vivaldi Cradle Song
- Vivaldi Virtuosity & The Lonely Bird's Song
- Articulation
- Tongue: Placement and Shape
- Articulation Types
- Double Tonguing
- More Articulation Fun
- Where to Find the Most Beautiful Sound
- Getting the Notes
- Sound Shape
- A Thought on Jaws
- Holding the Notes
- The Big Ben Exercise & Mahler Memories
- Soft High Notes
- Singing the Notes
- Vibrato Exercises
- Song to the Moon
- Changing the Notes
- Rachmaninoff's Exercise
- Mahler's Intonation Exercise
- Finger Technique
- Further Exercises
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Piccolo
Publisher: Independent
Our Stock Code: 1686609
Media Type: Paperback (48 pages [score])
