[TPIN] Piccolo Trpt (fingering)

[Jeanne G Pocius]

Bob:
   
  The fourth valve gives the same overtone series as the first and third valves together.
  
Adding the 2nd valve drops that series a half step.
  
Adding the 1st valve drops it a whole step.
   
  Adding the 1st and 2nd lowers it a minor third
   
  Adding the 2nd and 3rd lowers it a major third.
   
  Adding the 1st and 3rd lowers it a perfect fourth.
   
  and adding all three to the fourth valve lowers it three whole steps.
   
  Of course, you must also be aware that certain partials which are already intonation challenged will be that much MORE challenged by the piccolo's tessitura!  The lowest partials, for example, tend to be very sharp on the picc...
   
  Here's a basic, get you started chart:
   
  Open:       C  G  C   E  G  Bb C (not likely to need higher than that on piccolo! :)
   
  2nd:         B F# B D#  F# A B
   
  1st:         Bb F Bb D F Ab Bb   
   
  3rd/1+2:   A  E A C# E G A
   
  2+3:        Ab Eb Ab C Eb Gb Ab
   
  1+3/4      G D G B D F G
   
  1+2+3/2+4:  F# C# F# A# C# E F#
   
  1+4:           F C F A C Eb F
   
  1+2+4:       E B E  Ab  B  D  E
   
  2+3+4:      Eb Bb Eb G Bb Db Eb
   
  1+3+4:      D  A D F# A C D
   
  1+2+3+4:  Db Ab Db F Ab Cb Db
   
  Always be aware that the lower notes in each partial will likely run up to 1/2 step sharp (In fact, Broiles advocated playing low C, usually open, with 124 fingerings on picc!)
   
  Much depends upon the individual player/horn/mpc combination, too...
   
   
  So  best advice: practice and learn your own (and your own horn's tendencies)!
  
Hth,
Take Care!
Jeanne
   
  BOB ZACK <bzack at prodigy.net> wrote:
  TPIN'ers

Is there a fingering chart for a Bb Picc Trpt that incorporates the use of the 4th valve to extend the lower and/or upper range, as well as alternate fingerings for trilling purposes?

In my limited use of picc, I've found that in many cases I'm more successful using my Bb horn to cover a part, while at the same time losing the delicate and more graceful sound of the Picc. In fact, I sound cumbersome, heavy and cloddish, even tho my peers are impressed with my range and flexibility. 

Are there any Pro's here in southern Indiana who might be interested in taking on a serious student of Trpt?

Sincerely,
Bob Zack

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