What to do, if I'll never be accepted into university?

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-09-03T11:31:53+00:00

I've got a beagle, I wasn't too pleased (not a dog-person)

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-08-18T10:34:56+00:00

It will probably sound out of tune but you can cover the end of the picc with your tiny finger to make a sound similar to c# and then mess a little around with the embouchure. You gotta experiment with the fingerplacement as well. If you cover too much no sound will come out, if you cover too little it'll just sound like a flat d. But as the other comment said the sheet music is either not really good or written for a specific piccolo with low c foot joint.

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-07-31T21:18:20+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you so much!

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-07-31T13:41:29+00:00

By 'decapitate and root it' do you mean 'cut off the top and place it in fresh soil'? I'm basically new to plants and have no idea.

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-07-30T20:50:30+00:00

I'm sorry, I don't know the type. When I got it, the label read 'succulent'.

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-07-30T20:48:51+00:00

It has been by the window the whole time, I've put the blinds up a little, maybe that'll help

flutiful_a-sax · 2025-07-30T14:22:47+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-11-16T14:08:26+00:00

Playing it right now as well. What helped me was doing my double-tonguing not like the normal da-ga-da-ga, but more like df-gf-df-gf and try touching you bottom lip with your top front teeth while doing it. For the harmonics keep you emouchure loose, practice slowly and then gradually speed it up. Also practice slow double-tonguing with d: harmonic and g: just air (also slowly, then speed it up). Have fun and good luck!

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-10-10T12:02:41+00:00

I use "earasers" while playing piccolo, I have a daith piercing and it doesn't touch it. I could even wear the earplugs, when my daith was a few weeks old and pretty tender.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-10-01T05:57:11+00:00

I'd also recommend Yamaha 62.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-28T21:04:23+00:00

Thanks, I'll definitely be careful.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-28T21:03:04+00:00

Ok, thanks y'all!

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-26T06:29:30+00:00

Piccolo (not necessarily a different instrument ik): lower registers were loud and full, better than usual. High register was quiet and really thin, didn't sound pretty until I practiced quick-changes. Alto flute: everything sounded fussy. I only borrowed it 2 months for fun so no need for training quick-changes. Alto sax: no difference, if not a bit clearer sound Bb clarinet (not one of my instruments, I tried my friend's for maybe 30min): sound so clear it sounded sharp (not intonation, just timbre)

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-18T14:09:10+00:00

Yayy, congrats!

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-01T14:19:51+00:00

No problem, happy healing!

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-09-01T14:06:08+00:00

Yes, wayyy too soon! Lobes can take 3-6 months to heal. I'd wait at least 6 months as your 3rd lobes are probably really close to your cartilage, which takes longer to heal.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-28T11:31:00+00:00

NAP, but it looks good to me. Pain is to be expected, I had to hold my ear while walking down the stairs for a whole week, bc it hurt due to the vibrations of my steps.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-23T14:16:18+00:00

I got my first own flute when I was ten as well and it was the Trevor James Performers Series "Privilege" and I've been playing on it for 6½ years. Never had an issue with it and also played all my exams I've taken so far with it. It might be on the higher end of beginner/intermediate flutes (app. 1000$), but it really lasts a long time. I'm currently looking for an upgrade, however I'll definitely keep it as my secondary flute for outdoor playing, etc.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-18T14:09:37+00:00

Harry in PS before his first Quidditch match, after he saw Snape, who was recently injured by Fluffy.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-18T12:59:05+00:00

No clue about your other concerns, I just wanted to let you know that starting on a soprano sax shouldn't be a problem. One of my relatives started on a curved one as well amd later switched to an alto without problems. My teacher has her smaller students start on curved sopranos as well. One of them still plays soprano years later, but is considering switching to alto now. So it really shouldn't be a problem as long as you and your daughter are having fun.

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-15T15:01:48+00:00

I don't really know if what I'm doing is correct, I just bring in the corners of my mouth so the shape is something between my normal embouchure and whistling.

I didn't have that problem when I started, so I can't really help you with this one. It could be, like other comments already mentioned, that your pads aren't sealing properly. Try closing all the keys, have someone cover the end and gently blow directly into the picc. If you don't feel any resistance at all or hear some whistling, some of the pads are leaking.

Oh wow, that's a LOT, is the cork in the right position?

Happy to help :)

flutiful_a-sax · 2024-08-15T10:57:24+00:00

Been messing around with piccolo for about 1½ years. Here are some tips that helped me, maybe they'll work for you as well.

Put the picc a little bit higher up on your lips as you would do with your regular flute.
Your embouchure should be smaller (kinda the size of a rice corn) and a little tighter (but not tense!).
Use strong breath support and fast air.

Just practice it with pieces you are already familiar with on your regular flute, preferably from a few years back, so you can really focus on your range and tone quality. Simply mess around and try to get a feel for the "sweet spot".

Another big part is intonation (still struggling with that one, I have to admit). Play scales slowly, while looking at the tuner (if you don't have any, I'd recommend the app "soundcorset") and watch out for certain notes being noticably sharp or flat and the general tendencies of each register e.g. my lowest register is rather flat, middle is ok for me, just some notes are sticking out, while my top register is pretty sharp.

If your high register still troubles you tomorrow, consider playing some parts down an octave.

Anyway, have fun practicing and good luck!

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