| Phatt,
While I think the Brandenburg is less of a problem than most people make it to be, it's still not for everybody. Be that as it may, the piccolo is a beast that requires a certain type of attention
Doc Severinsen once said "The trumpet is a jealous mistress". The piccolo trumpet is the same mistress with a severe case of PMS. Therefore, we have to treat it with that in mind:
1)In order to be consistent you must pay it a lot of attention, don't just take it out every time you want to go on a date (practice it as often as you can)
2)Be prepared to buy a lot of jewelry (save up for a collection of mouthpieces)
3)Know when to back off (know when to back off)
4)Stop and take a breath... exhale in a relaxed way when she gets temperamental (Breath in, breath out... no hitches or tight stomach)
5) Don't even think about kissing her until you've done all the above (practice fundamentals and then use them to play beautiful melodies in the upper register)
Remember those things and she'll be fun to be with.
ML |