Simple Piccolo demo (Trumpet Hornpipe etc.)

Demonstration video of simple diatonic, fixed tuning (A=440Hz) piccolo in D made from PVC electrical conduit tube, and featuring a Tipple/Fajardo wedge in the head to correct the second octave intonation. These piccolos are based on a design I developed for a cross-curricular schools project in which children make their own piccolos after learning some of the underlying science of sound and how that affects the design, then go on to learn to play at least simple local folk tunes on what they have made. As well as being available to do festival workshops or school courses with the original idea, I am now offering ready-made piccolos for sale, complete with an information sheet and fingering chart. Please see http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70610 or contact me with any enquiries via the message function here on YouTube and give me your e-address. I will then get in touch to quote prices and/or discuss your requirements. Please say whether you simply wish to buy a piccolo (or several!) or want to know more about the workshop/course angle.

The tunes I play on this demo are, in order, The Trumpet Hornpipe (Captain Pugwash theme), The Tailor's Twist Hornpipe, The Gander in the Pratie Hole (jig) and Cooley's Reel.

Edit @ 22:12:09 - those with access to Facebook can see Michael Clarkson playing one of my piccolos here: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=103005563057055&ref=mf - well worth a viewing!

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[mooreso]

sent you a PM about perchasing one of these :)

[Jemtheflute]

@mooreso: Received and response on the way :-)  Thanks for your interest. There is full info on all that if you follow the C&F link in the written information about the clip.

[wrexhamtravellers]

I play the fife in B flat, and a piccolo in C, jem you are a gem,

[Jemtheflute]

Thanks! If you're local to me as it seems, get in touch! Better still, come to the Thursday night session at The Cross Keys, Selattyn (between Chirk & Oswestry, about 3 miles off the A483 from the Gledrid roundabout). Hope to meet you soon!

[mooreso]

got ur email :) are u selling any of the tunning piccolo's yet? if not i will just take one of the 1st ones on the video :)

Thanks

Jason

[aanvil]

Nice sounding tooter Jem.

Playing ain't too shabby either. ;-)

Can't get black conduit like that west coast. I least I hadn't found any.

Looks all the better for it.

Good choice.

Hope you sell a boat load!

[morearrows]

That was brilliant. Very interesting and the results sound beautiful, thanks,

I play a penny whistle,(very badly) and was looking through u tube for an example of a piccolo when I found your page,