Lillian Burkart aged Grenadilla Piccolo Headjoint Used
A piccolo player, Lillian Burkart has spent decades researching and refining the petit flute. The widely acclaimed Burkart piccolo sets industry standards, and is played in many of the world’s top ensembles. Burkart Cut: The rectangular shape of this embouchure is slightly overcut at the sides of the embouchure hole for an open, “flute-like” sound that blends well in ensembles. A most flexible headjoint style, it can be pushed to the extremes of fortissimo high notes without being shrill, and can produce a colorful, sustained diminuendo. The piccolo sound has a notable presence when used in the ensemble. The players ability to control it with ease is greatly affected by the embouchure shapes. To accommodate differences in the shape of the lips, use of the oral cavity, and direction of the airstream, Lillian Burkart has developed three styles of headjoint for the piccolo. Relatively responsive and owns a clear and sweet sound. Fits to most American made piccolos. Headjoint Cut – Burkart. The item “Lillian Burkart aged Grenadilla Piccolo Headjoint Used” is in sale since Saturday, June 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Piccolos”. The seller is “kuojiana” and is located in DeKalb, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Lillian Burkart
- Headjoint Material: Grenadilla
- Skill Level: Professional
