Piccolo Trumpet Playing Tips by Dr. Jack Burt

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  • Piccolo Trumpet Playing Tips
    by
    Dr. Jack Burt
    Associate Professor of Trumpet
    Jazz Ensemble Director
    University of Maine
    School of Performing Arts
    Division of Music
    Webpage: umaine.edu/spa/...

Komentáře • 162

  • @Silver-og9dm
    @Silver-og9dm Před 5 lety +42

    May I just say, that is the most adorable trumpet I have ever seen.

  • @jacquesrahon277
    @jacquesrahon277 Před 5 lety +51

    I love the way he says "playing the piccolo trumpet is fun", and when he says "you can get dizzy, you can black out, and it's hurt, BUT WORST OF ALL MUSICLY YOUR THROAT SHUTS DOWN...", musical playing is more important than healthyness. nice vid

  • @titusbailey2986
    @titusbailey2986 Před 7 lety +180

    I'm a tubist... I think I'm in the wrong place.

  • @ruslannunez4449
    @ruslannunez4449 Před 3 lety +18

    Thank you so much for this wonderful gift to all trumpeters.
    A beautiful experience to listen to your playing.

  • @DrewShrock
    @DrewShrock Před 9 lety +72

    I have been playing piccolo now for almost 10 years and I only recently learned not to pour so much air into it. Dr. Burt could not be more right on this stuff. Thanks for the video. Good luck with your playing!

    • @kevinlane1621
      @kevinlane1621 Před 8 lety +1

      +Drew Shrock Does the piccolo trumpet use trumpet mouthpieces?

    • @HappyFace-jw5hh
      @HappyFace-jw5hh Před 7 lety +1

      It veries on the receiver

    • @DrewShrock
      @DrewShrock Před 7 lety

      No, most piccolos use mouthpieces that have a coronet-sized shank or "receiver" as Ozzy calls it.

    • @strobx1
      @strobx1 Před 5 lety

      @@kevinlane1621 some take a cornet mouth piece

    • @trumpmech
      @trumpmech Před 4 lety

      @@kevinlane1621 some use trumpet shank, some use cornet shank mouthpieces. You can play a normal trumpet/cornet mouthpiece, but generally get better results using a shallower cup designed for piccolo use.

  • @briarfox637
    @briarfox637 Před 4 lety +3

    My band director in 7th grade played a piccolo trumpet and would play lines for us. I loved it and always wanted to transition from the b flat trumpet to the piccolo. Loved it.

  • @jeannegpocius
    @jeannegpocius Před 9 lety +26

    I would also recommend the piccolo books by Gerry Webster (Brass Press, 2 volumes) and Mel Broiles, which have a lot of great tips and literature in them!

  • @iEMoT1ONs
    @iEMoT1ONs Před 5 lety +13

    I have no experience with wind instruments. But, I really want to try to learn the trumpet. Especially after I discovered the famous Trumpet concerto by Hayden.
    Improvisations on a trumpet just seem so fun to do. One day :(

    • @oliviamontagno7541
      @oliviamontagno7541 Před 4 lety +4

      I have been playing for 11 years and nothing gives me more joy and purpose! God bless you and I hope you have learned it!

    • @kennich44
      @kennich44 Před 3 lety +4

      Just don't pick up a Piccolo until to you can comfortably and consistently play high. It won't help you and your full size trumpet is your friend.

    • @marije179
      @marije179 Před 3 lety +1

      Do it! I started last september and the learning proces can be frustrating (mostly bc I have a lot less experience than my fellow students in the beginners concert band, and they are all like 10 years old while I am 20) but it is a lot of fun!

  • @CoxJoxSox
    @CoxJoxSox Před 5 lety +6

    Dang you make that instrument shine :D

  • @supadupahilton6848
    @supadupahilton6848 Před 7 lety +171

    Sounds like... England.

    • @TopRacer-tx5cd
      @TopRacer-tx5cd Před 4 lety +1

      How? 😂

    • @Saccillia
      @Saccillia Před 3 lety +2

      @@TopRacer-tx5cd does it not sound regal and english and propper to you?

    • @Chloe-ek3rx
      @Chloe-ek3rx Před 3 lety

      @@Saccillia It's quite elegant and royalty like (reminds me of the Queen)

  • @timbronitskiy6603
    @timbronitskiy6603 Před 6 lety +4

    How does this amazing channel have only 11k subs???? This man deserves more!!!!!

  • @richardgordon8110
    @richardgordon8110 Před 6 lety +2

    Dr. your sound is scintillating. Bravo.

  • @karennewton8385
    @karennewton8385 Před měsícem

    Love your work!! Your explanations are wonderful.

  • @markanderson3852
    @markanderson3852 Před 9 lety

    thank you Jack for these tips. Just bought the YTR-6810S Piccolo Trumpet(30 y/o horn) from and Retired Professor, and your instruction has been helpful.

  • @GerassimosIoannidis
    @GerassimosIoannidis Před 8 lety +3

    Fanfare from Albason by Gottfried Reiche (1667-1734). He was J.S. Bach's principal trumpet player.

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon Před 4 lety +4

    CBS should definitely hire you to re-record their intro. for "Sunday Morning".

  • @jamescarroll6954
    @jamescarroll6954 Před 10 lety +3

    Well done. Down-to-earth practical advice and a tone to aspire to.

  • @piccolomaster
    @piccolomaster Před 10 lety +6

    Bravo Dr. Burt. Very very informative.

  • @MichaelMontague
    @MichaelMontague Před 9 lety

    I was talking to my friend Byron Autry about Piccolo Trumpet playing, and this confirms some of the things he told me. Nice Video! Nice control and excellent sound!

  • @daveyjuice7710
    @daveyjuice7710 Před 6 měsíci

    And remember Maynard Ferguson with renown for a full sound even 2 octaves up had only 1 lung and could only talk in a whisper. Mendez said use less air to play than to talk.
    Good stuff .

  • @SKBottom
    @SKBottom Před 8 lety +7

    Informative and great playing. Well done.

  • @adolfoclaudiolazary3127
    @adolfoclaudiolazary3127 Před 6 lety +3

    Si , es divertido , a mi me gustaría tocar todo el día la piccolo
    Gracias por el video

  • @pens8766
    @pens8766 Před 5 lety

    So peaceful and calming to listen to.

  • @aziztarghibakkali9596
    @aziztarghibakkali9596 Před 8 lety +1

    i love the piccolo trumpet, it has a awesome sound. can't wait to buy and learn on a piccolo trumpet myself :)

    • @myrtleandturtle8299
      @myrtleandturtle8299 Před 6 lety

      yes you are right! i only recently learned about the piccolo trumpet and i can't wait to try it

  • @davidtrotman5990
    @davidtrotman5990 Před 3 lety

    What a beautiful sound you have achieved.

  • @AdenosinePush
    @AdenosinePush Před 8 lety +95

    "playing the piccolo trumpet is fun". Are you sure? I don't know man it seems to ruin lives and shatter homes. In any case you certainly do it well.

    • @gamerbeastboy1842
      @gamerbeastboy1842 Před 4 lety +2

      AdenosinePush dude it’s people like you that make other people feel bad about themselves it’s just your opinion maybe your just not as serious as some others about playing the horn if you get serious and actually start playing trust me you will see results in no time

    • @ruslannunez4449
      @ruslannunez4449 Před 3 lety +1

      AdenosinePush.
      You can redeem yourself if you admit your comment was meant as a cynical observation with a twist of humor?
      Otherwise get lost.

    • @kotetsu131
      @kotetsu131 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ruslannunez4449 Guys, chill out :) It's just some lighthearted humor. Sorry your respective senses of humor are broken. Being too serious about something difficult like this will eat you alive.

  • @alivevinnie2935
    @alivevinnie2935 Před 6 lety +17

    6:00 ammmmmmmmmmmmmmazing

  • @austincustom
    @austincustom Před 10 lety

    FANTASTIC DR. B!

  • @Serge_Korr_Music
    @Serge_Korr_Music Před 2 lety

    Thank you! It's very useful and interesting! And the sound of yours is great!!

  • @trumpette12
    @trumpette12 Před 7 lety

    Really awesome tips and fantastic playing....agreed in every aspects. Really a wonderful teacher and artist

  • @iwearleatherjackets1
    @iwearleatherjackets1 Před 3 lety

    What a lovely sound!

  • @stanw909
    @stanw909 Před 6 lety +2

    " Playing the picollo trumpet is fun " . It depends on the conductor . You sound so wonderful , but what about @ ppppp ? None the less . Great advice .

  • @MichaelMontague
    @MichaelMontague Před 4 lety

    Excellent Trumpeteer! Thanks for the help!

  • @thatguy8701
    @thatguy8701 Před 6 lety +1

    i cant wait to get one of my own

  • @thomasduffy7930
    @thomasduffy7930 Před 3 lety

    Well presented, without attitude, brilliant

  • @bachcornet
    @bachcornet Před 9 lety

    Thank you very much. This was very helpful I have been trying to play the Brandenburg and I am running into tons of left over air and no place to put it. Thank you.
    Tom

  • @Merseyrock
    @Merseyrock Před 6 lety

    Nice upload, Dr. Burt. Thank you!

  • @bryanshapiro9461
    @bryanshapiro9461 Před 8 lety +1

    brilliant student of finess! MUSICALITY!

  • @siegfriedwifling9992
    @siegfriedwifling9992 Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge...

  • @Greg-trumpet
    @Greg-trumpet Před 7 lety +1

    Right on advice!

  • @thierrymaleplate738
    @thierrymaleplate738 Před 3 lety

    very good explanations, thank You

  • @J_Jka
    @J_Jka Před 2 lety +2

    5:57
    Less Common Instruments

  • @keathmueller3252
    @keathmueller3252 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @celiobarros
    @celiobarros Před 10 lety +2

    thanks for share those tips :)

  • @SeelanManickam
    @SeelanManickam Před 10 lety +1

    awesome!

  • @musicrocknmore2751
    @musicrocknmore2751 Před 4 lety

    Very good sound

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 Před 7 lety

    Say Heah Dr. Burt. Thanx You. ,, .

  • @57dogsbody
    @57dogsbody Před 10 lety +6

    Briliant ; but if you cant play very high on a Bb will you be able to play any higher on a Picc?

    • @LowReedExpert1
      @LowReedExpert1 Před 10 lety +10

      Good question, thats a common misconception. You have basically the same range on a piccolo as you do on the soprano register horns (C/Bb/A etc.) Work on range on your trumpet first before branching to picc, it helps so much, try to get the upper register (about Bb to high G above the staff) to almost sing. The goal to prep for the picc is not to "scream" on the trumpet but to sing the upper register, you'll find it will also require less air in time for the tone. Hope this helps!

    • @pawa303
      @pawa303 Před 6 lety +1

      LowReedExpert1 Can you play as low on a piccolo trumpet?

    • @joshmeademusic1727
      @joshmeademusic1727 Před 4 lety

      No, but depending on the piccolo you can play down to a C# on A picc.

  • @kn-qz7by
    @kn-qz7by Před 9 měsíci

    Do you think it would be feasible to play pop songs (apart from the ubiquitous “Penny Lane”) such as samba on piccolo trumpet or would it sound silly?

  • @mkhu2222
    @mkhu2222 Před 3 lety

    useful for trombonist as well! great!

  • @satchelharris2543
    @satchelharris2543 Před 5 lety

    i really want one of these

  • @strobx1
    @strobx1 Před 5 lety

    I have Getzen BbA four valve and have been having air compression pains. So much so that I have to release air or feel like I'm going to blow up!!!! I tried your shallow air a few minutes ago and it seems to be better. I am a lead trpt with a big band and am used to blowing my brains out. I use a Bach 10.5C with the bore bored out with a #23 drill as suggested by the ITG. My lungs hold at least 2500ML when I use the Hospital breath exerciser I got from the Hospital. You inhale when using this and I can "Pin" the arrow to the top. I have tried a Warbureton with a 4M cup and a #11 shank. But always returned to the Bach. Also my picc experience indicated the Picc plays better with the A shank. You can use the Picc in A when playing a D concert number which would put you in E =4# on the Bb . If you use the A shank, you play up a half note so that you trade 4# for one flat. It makes the trills easier. Finally I've heard of a Picc in C as if Bb isn't hard enough. Have you ever heard of a Picc in C?

  • @tbonetime3568
    @tbonetime3568 Před 8 lety +1

    Do the same air techniques apply to a normal b flat because that might help with my attempts on a double f

  • @mauricevandijk77
    @mauricevandijk77 Před 10 lety +1

    Nice!!!

  • @dbsouza1
    @dbsouza1 Před 7 lety +8

    #5:56 awesome!

  • @namenlos867
    @namenlos867 Před 4 lety +1

    Why does he play a Scherzer trumpet in a Schagerl Video?

  • @bobmartin6200
    @bobmartin6200 Před 6 lety

    of course i recognize that piece of music you demo with, doc, love it, always have...but what is it called please?

  • @Capnmax
    @Capnmax Před 3 lety

    It's Sunday Morning!

  • @shealinbanta4169
    @shealinbanta4169 Před 3 lety

    The piccolo trumpet is a cool instrument, but I prefer the Bb trumpet because those are the most popular trumpets in band.

  • @paciaciak3986
    @paciaciak3986 Před 2 lety

    I dont know because in my b flat trumpet i have denis wick 4c which is shallow but there is only one size more shallow mouthpiece and i dont know to buy it for piccolo or no

  • @camilarayan5660
    @camilarayan5660 Před 2 lety

    Thank you sir but please how can I find the keys on piccolo trumpet

  • @juancarlossanchez7318
    @juancarlossanchez7318 Před 5 lety

    Ecxelente maestro!!

  • @Katisnotaneyeball
    @Katisnotaneyeball Před 6 lety +2

    How did he find a rotary valve piccolo trumpet????

    • @namenlos867
      @namenlos867 Před 4 lety

      Well now Schagerl builds the Berlin Piccolo, which I also play and am absolutely overwhelmed by everything it does and I can do with it, and in that video Jack Burt obviously plays a Scherzer, quite sure a 8111, you can find them on Thomann and other stores

  • @musicrocknmore2751
    @musicrocknmore2751 Před 4 lety

    All Perfect

  • @romanrecheverri1945
    @romanrecheverri1945 Před 9 lety +5

    What's the first song he played called

    • @RacinZilla003
      @RacinZilla003 Před 8 lety +1

      Abblasen - Gottfried Reiche

    • @juancarlossanchez7318
      @juancarlossanchez7318 Před 5 lety

      El autor es Gottfried Reiche, fue el trompetista de J.S. Bach es una fanfarrea y esta grabada por el canadian brass como intro al Tyumpet voluntary

  • @luanntexascitizen4345
    @luanntexascitizen4345 Před 5 lety

    Very regal sounding!

  • @ShatteredGlowStikks
    @ShatteredGlowStikks Před 3 lety +1

    And I thought the cornet was the smallest trumpet. Turns out I was beat by piccolo trumpet. I’m still smallest trumpet where I’m at.

    • @justaperson3910
      @justaperson3910 Před rokem

      I'm treated like a whole different instrument because I play cornet. My director just got me interested in this amazing looking instrument

  • @erikandreasbonde551
    @erikandreasbonde551 Před 6 lety

    It sounds wondefull... Oth air and embouchure must be perfekt... Can you please show the way your embouchure is set?

  • @Ronald_Whitesel
    @Ronald_Whitesel Před 4 lety

    I know I'm really late to the party but I'm having the problem with breathing with normal trumpet when I take in less air it feels fine so is that ok?

  • @fefferryerr1818
    @fefferryerr1818 Před rokem +1

    You really need a sound proof room to practice horns, neighbors won't be happy..

  • @cosmothelion
    @cosmothelion Před 8 lety +29

    It almost sounds like a violin in some ways

    • @singularitas4163
      @singularitas4163 Před 7 lety +2

      in which way?

    • @iCupboard
      @iCupboard Před 7 lety +4

      Well, can't you hear it sounds like a violin?

    • @uhclem
      @uhclem Před 6 lety +2

      In the vibrations of the air, way.

    • @hnry841
      @hnry841 Před 5 lety +1

      More like a flute...

    • @VFXCommander
      @VFXCommander Před 5 lety +1

      When playing fast notes I suppose.

  • @digitalfighters5820
    @digitalfighters5820 Před 8 lety +3

    What type of Piccolo Trumpet is that?

  • @horstmuller-meier-schulze2862

    Nice Video, very informative
    Somebody knows which trumpet he uses?

    • @pauls5745
      @pauls5745 Před 9 lety

      Horst Müller-Meier-schulze I do believe he's using a Scherzer. Dr. Burt, can you enlighten us to the model?

    • @57dogsbody
      @57dogsbody Před 8 lety

      +Horst Müller-Meier-schulze It is a Schagerl. Hope that helps.

    • @57dogsbody
      @57dogsbody Před 7 lety

      My mistake. I thought because he was a Shagerl "artist" etc. etc.

  • @brendanlee5018
    @brendanlee5018 Před 7 lety

    Does anybody know where to get a decent piccolo tpt?

  • @dbsouza1
    @dbsouza1 Před 5 lety

    5:56 is beautiful

  • @nathanielwilliford2589

    Would you recommend a rotary piccolo or a piston piccolo

    • @Ace7of7Cups
      @Ace7of7Cups Před 2 lety

      He has another video that talks about the differences between rotary and valve trumpets and the benefits. I am became very curious to try a rotary trumpet after watching that video bc the French horn is my 2nd instrument [ I ve only played rotary fr. Horn.]. The action is different in a rotary and I can see how it would be more responsive.

  • @miyongejercitosantosphilli842

    hi dr. jack can i know please what keys the piccollo trumpet is b flat or what key

    • @TooSlowTube
      @TooSlowTube Před 8 lety

      They can usually convert between B flat and A (written as "Bb/A"), often just by changing the lead pipe and adjusting the slides.

  • @gamerbeastboy1842
    @gamerbeastboy1842 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m a euphonium player btw

    • @MrrSirrr
      @MrrSirrr Před 4 lety

      why do i think nobody knows what euphonium means?

    • @gamerbeastboy1842
      @gamerbeastboy1842 Před 4 lety

      Most people actually don’t believe it or not it’s sad because they actually sound pretty good

    • @TopRacer-tx5cd
      @TopRacer-tx5cd Před 4 lety +1

      I’m also a euphie haha. But i can play the trumpet and picc. It just takes practice. And yes its possible to have 2 different embrochures. Sometimeswhen i have to play really high on my euphie. I use a trumpet embrochure haha. And it works. 😄

  • @saulrosa4523
    @saulrosa4523 Před 6 lety

    that final D on B minor Mass....

  • @thomastyrrell49
    @thomastyrrell49 Před 4 lety

    6:10 first breath
    The 2 breaths that happened before it just before: •••

  • @chubbygoddess2652
    @chubbygoddess2652 Před 4 lety

    Why the piccolo trumpet look like a crossbreed of a trumpet and a French horn

  • @daredneckskwad9917
    @daredneckskwad9917 Před 6 lety

    What was the song at 5:56

  • @Thenewfishontheblock
    @Thenewfishontheblock Před 10 lety

    What's the intro piece called

    • @logalogalog
      @logalogalog Před 10 lety

      Abblasen

    • @12r2
      @12r2 Před 10 lety

      "Abblasen" by Gottfried Reiche

  • @Motochorus
    @Motochorus Před 6 lety

    5:57

  • @SphericalCheese
    @SphericalCheese Před 4 lety

    why do I hate rotary instruments

  • @antonionicols9126
    @antonionicols9126 Před 2 lety

    One piece feels?

  • @wildmustangart1577
    @wildmustangart1577 Před 3 lety

    Step One ...find a hall with plenty of reverb....

  • @keithdow8327
    @keithdow8327 Před 3 lety

    Plays Beatles!

  • @gabrielmaofire7707
    @gabrielmaofire7707 Před 6 lety

    Um is it too high bc im sensitive to high sounds

  • @mikethecubinator
    @mikethecubinator Před 8 lety

    What is the opening solo he plays?

  • @bigbulletsworkshop5983
    @bigbulletsworkshop5983 Před 7 lety +14

    My wife is not a fan when I practice

    • @mateodlw7359
      @mateodlw7359 Před 7 lety

      Bigbullets Workshop JAJAJAJAJA

    • @adhanda2017
      @adhanda2017 Před 6 lety

      Keep practicing... :)

    • @pawa303
      @pawa303 Před 6 lety +1

      Why don't you get a mute?

    • @bobmartin6200
      @bobmartin6200 Před 6 lety +1

      shouldn't need a mute for a wife, if she don't like guys that hit the high notes she needs to move out lol ;)

    • @diegovilleda1126
      @diegovilleda1126 Před 5 lety

      Whose wife is?

  • @TheCarnivalguy
    @TheCarnivalguy Před 4 lety

    Nah I’d rather hear that trumpet part from Jurassic Park

  • @TheVirIngens
    @TheVirIngens Před 4 lety +1

    Bach, Händel and Telemann are NOT piccolo music. It's just a bit more convenient than a huge natural trumpet :)

  • @MrMarcvus
    @MrMarcvus Před měsícem

    Don’t be lazy learn to play the natural trumpet! Come on! Bach did write this horrible, shrill monstrosity!

  • @somacsonka4161
    @somacsonka4161 Před 7 lety +1

    could you do a NORMAL piccolo trumpet, not that weird useless side key trumpet

    • @nathan2234ify
      @nathan2234ify Před 7 lety +3

      soma the n00b how is it useless? In Europe, rotary valves are the main contender in instrument design as piston valves are in North America. It just varies in the comfort and personal preference.

  • @williamdupont7995
    @williamdupont7995 Před 5 lety

    5:54