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Author: Björn
Date: 2005-01-30 10:27
Hi!
I'm writing a concert work for wind band and I was wondering: is it difficult to play a high C (third octave, C7) on a flute or piccolo? Is is standard or does it really need a lot of practice? How good do you have to be to play it?
I play clarinet and horn, so I don't really know...
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Author: Anderson
Date: 2005-01-30 19:41
It depends on what fingering you use, but I would use the Sharp one instead of the Flat.
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Author: Derek
Date: 2005-01-30 22:51
A general guideline for composing is to think of the music first and the players second. As horrible as this may sound, composers assume that whoever is performing can play their instrument.
As for flute, Altissimo C isn't terribly difficult, but it would be wiser to write it out for the piccolo (which means writing down an octave since the piccolo sounds 1 octave higher than written).
Happy composing!
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Author: Katie
Date: 2005-02-02 02:43
It also depends on what level you're writting this piece for. As a college flute player I would say that if you intend for this piece to be played by college age or above the 3rd octave C is expected to be able to be played without much difficulty. High school levels, depending of course on the grade of the music and quality of the musician might find some difficulty in getting a good sound out of the 3rd octave C, I agree that a piccolo would probably be a better bet.
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Author: Hillary (Ohio)
Date: 2005-11-14 01:00
I can play a high C (third octave, C7). I'm 4th chair flute(high school) out of 18. It's not that difficult you simply have to tighten your lips. It helps if you use a lot of air. It is very rarely used, but possible if needed. I have a piccolo but cannot yet play that high on it. (I just got it)
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