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Split-E Mechanism:
The Split-E mechanism is a recommended upgrade for the Professional Piccolo. The Split-E mechanism provides effortless production of the high  E.  When the right-hand 2nd finger E key is closed, a small bridge reaches over to also close the lower G key.  This reduction in the venting of the G keys makes the high E easy to produces even at pianissimo. This feature engages automatically.  The pitch and tone color are identical to every other note in this range. The Split-E is a tremendous advantage for this frequently played note on the piccolo 

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Fingering Tips

Tip 1: C# Fingering

Lowers the sharp C#2 and raises the low C#3.
“Should be practiced and used as a primary, not alternate, fingering for piccolo.”
– Jan Gippo, solo piccoloist, St. Louis Symphony

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Tip 2: F#3 Fingering

Little finger of right hand is off.

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Tip 3: G-A for piccolos with a split-E

“This trill needs a kick to get it started. Begin the trill by fingering G3, then lift first finger left hand and trill as shown.”
– Morgan Williams

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Tip 4: G-A trill for piccolos without a split-E

For piccolos without a split-E mechanism, kick off with the G3 fingering.

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