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| Piccolo |
The piccolo is a type of transverse flute that is pitched an octave above the concert (or standard) flute. It has a range of nearly three octaves and reaches the highest pitches of a modern orchestra.
It is usually used for special effects in orchestras but is more widely used in concert and marching bands. It is played in the same manner as a flute would be played.
History: The piccolo was originally made out of wood and was featured in man prominent composers' works.
One of the earliest pieces to use the piccolo was Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. However, the most familiar use of the piccolo is in the end of John Philip Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
With its easy playablility, accurate intonation, and characteristic piccolo sound, the YPC-32 is very popular with student as well as doublers. The body is made of sturdy, maintenance- free ABS resin for a sound similiar to that of natural wood.
Specifications
Standard ABS Resin Piccolo> YPC-32
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| YPC-32 |
Specifications
Level
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Standard
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Tone Holes
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Undercut
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Key of
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C
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Key System
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N/A
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Body Style
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Standard
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Key Types
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Concave contoured
with ribbed key post
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Body Material
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ABS Resin
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Key Mechanism
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Split E
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Headjoint
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Nickel Silver;
Conical Bore
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Spring Type
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Stainless Steel
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Key Material
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Nickel Silver
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Screw Type
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Straight
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Footjoint
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N/A
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Bumper Type
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Neoprene
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Plating
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Silver (headjoint
and keys)
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Tone Holes
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Undercut
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| YPC-62R |
Professional Piccolo > YPC-62R
New "Wave" Cut HeadjointA long-time favorite of professional musicians, the YPC-62 can be found in many top orchestras worldwide. Sharing many of the characteristics of the Yamaha handcrafted series, the YPC-62R features a similiar design and boasts a high degree of hand- craftsmanship for excellent intonation and playability.
Specifications
Level
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Professional
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Tone Holes
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Undercut
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Key of
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C
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Key System
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N/A
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Body Style
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Standard
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Key Types
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Concave contoured with ribbed key post
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Body Material
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Grenadilla Wood
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Key Mechanism
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Split E
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Headjoint
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"Wave" cut; Grenadilla Wood; Conical Bore
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Spring Type
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Stainless Steel
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Key Material
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Nickel Silver
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Screw Type
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Straight
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Footjoint
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N/A
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Bumper Type
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Neoprene
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Plating
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Silver (keys and posts)
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Tone Holes
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Undercut
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