Intonation
of the Piccolo
Mastering intonation with the piccolo is a very important goal and requires a lot of practice: Gudrun explores this topic in a comprehensive way, showing and teaching how to use the main tools of the intonation control, explaining in detail the differences compared to the flute, and finally deepening the management of the intonation of the other instruments of the orchestra with which we are called to play.
What you will learn in this course:
- How to use the five intonations tools: lips, airstream, fingerings, vowels, sound memory
- The basic difference between the flute scale and the piccolo scale
- The body construction of the piccolo and how it influences the intonation
- The headjoint position
- Intonation playing together with other instruments of the orchestra
- Two intonation exercises
What you will learn in this course:
- How to use the five intonations tools: lips, airstream, fingerings, vowels, sound memory
- The basic difference between the flute scale and the piccolo scale
- The body construction of the piccolo and how it influences the intonation
- The headjoint position
- Intonation playing together with other instruments of the orchestra
- Two intonation exercises
Lessons of this course:
What you will learn:
- Tool #1: lips
- Tool #2: airstream
- Tool #3: fingerings
- Tool #4: vowels
- Tool #5: sound memory
What you will learn:
- The basic difference between the flute scale and the piccolo scale
- The body construction of the flute
- The body construction of the piccolo and how it influences the intonation
- A central point: the tuning note A2
- The headjoint position
What you will learn:
- Intonation issues when we play with other instruments
- Intonation playing together with the piano
- Intonation playing together with the harp
- Intonation playing together with the glockenspiel or celesta
- Intonation playing together with the first violin section
- Intonation playing together with the woodwind section
- Exercise #1: switch places
- Exercise #2: play facing with eye contact
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What our members say about us
Elena
Winner of
Gazzelloni Competition Cat. Piccolo
The Academy is an amazing project conceived by Nicola Mazzanti and supported by amazing teachers and musicians; in a world where technology permeates and sustains learning, the Academy gives young students and also professionals the chance to deepen the instrument’s pratice following the precious advices of the world-wide most renowned piccolists, reducing the often remarkable distance’s barriers.
I personally thank Nicola and all the professors involved in the Academy and I highly recommend the subscription to whoever wants to increase skills and awareness about the piccolo.”
Zuzana
Piccoloist of the
State Theatre orchestra
in Košice, Slovakia
Ksenia
A piccolo player
of the Saint-Petersburg
Philharmonic Symphony
Orchestra
Thanks to the academy’s professors for your experience and knowledge!”
Lucas
Master’s Degree Student
in Music Performance
Zurich University of Arts
The content of the Academy is 100% rewarding!”
Ugné
Piccoloist at the
State Musical Theatre orchestra
in Klaipėda, Lithuania
The online courses combine a wide variety of topics: from playing technique to human and instrument anatomy. Prominent piccolo artists give inspiration with their individual approaches to improving one’s performance. IPFA gives me the feeling of a creative community that helps each member grow, flourish, and contribute in their own way to the today and tomorrow of piccolo music.”
Zuzana
Piccoloist of the
State Theatre orchestra
in Košice, Slovakia
“Hello, my name is Zuzana, and I have been a subscriber to IPFA since its beginning. The incredible lessons we are given are full with information, useful tips and tricks to play at our best level. I am eternally grateful for the inspiration all of the artists give us, and I highly recommend this platform to anyone who wants to attain deeper knowledge and proficiency on their instrument.”
Ksenia
A piccolo player
of the Saint-Petersburg
Philharmonic Symphony
Orchestra
“Hello, my name is Ksenia Kuelyar, and I want to thank Nicola Mazzanti for the wonderful Piccolo Academy he inspired the creation of, this is a great opportunity for me and my students to improve our playing and skills, to learn a lot of new things.
Thanks to the academy’s professors for your experience and knowledge!”
Lucas
Master’s Degree Student
in Music Performance
Zurich University of Arts
“I have been subscribed to the IPFA for the past 3 months and it has been extremely enriching! Learning from the most prominent piccolo teachers from today is a great deal for students like me who also pursue a piccolo job position.
The content of the Academy is 100% rewarding!”
Ugné
Piccoloist at the
State Musical Theatre orchestra
in Klaipėda, Lithuania
“Having completed my academic studies and begun my professional career, I find IPFA to be an unparalleled tool for learning and delving into piccolo speciality.
The online courses combine a wide variety of topics: from playing technique to human and instrument anatomy. Prominent piccolo artists give inspiration with their individual approaches to improving one’s performance. IPFA gives me the feeling of a creative community that helps each member grow, flourish, and contribute in their own way to the today and tomorrow of piccolo music.”
Elena
Winner of
Gazzelloni Competition Cat. Piccolo
“Hello, I’m Elena and I have been subscribed to the IPFA right from the beginning.
The Academy is an amazing project conceived by Nicola Mazzanti and supported by amazing teachers and musicians; in a world where technology permeates and sustains learning, the Academy gives young students and also professionals the chance to deepen the instrument’s pratice following the precious advices of the world-wide most renowned piccolists, reducing the often remarkable distance’s barriers.
I personally thank Nicola and all the professors involved in the Academy and I highly recommend the subscription to whoever wants to increase skills and awareness about the piccolo.”
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