Piccolo

The shrill, bright tone of the Piccolo playfully lifts the mood of a piece as it embelishes a familiar tune and to a large extent this is its only role within the orchestra.  It is of little use as a supporting instrument due to its piercing voice and is thus confined to music of a more dance-like quality.

The Piccolo is the smallest member of the Flute family and it rarely plays a major role in an orchestral work.

Approximate Range	2 octaves
Length	32cm