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A Versatile Student Piccolo for Indoor or Outdoor Use





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The Di Zhao DZP 102 student piccolo is a world-class instrument explicitly designed for budding musicians. With a durable, weather-resistant composite body, this piccolo ensures exceptional performance in every climate without risk of water damage or finicky tuning, making it especially well-suited for marching band settings! The DZP 102 is also incredibly satisfying to play ? its closed-hole design makes it easy for developing flute players to play in tune by eliminating the need to master perfect finger placement. Meanwhile, its silver-plated key system delivers smooth action, and a built-in split E mechanism ensures accurate intonation and increased stability on those high Es. Altogether, these features add up to make the DZP 102 a sophisticated yet value-packed instrument for students of all ages.





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Composite headjoint and body resist weather damage





For musicians who frequently perform outdoors, having a weather-resistant instrument is a necessity. With this in mind, Di Zhao designed the DZP 102 with a composite body that’s built to withstand extreme temperatures, as well as rain and high humidity levels. Because of its hard-wearing nature, the DZP 102 is a fantastic piccolo for marching musicians in extreme climates. But flute players at Sweetwater will argue it’s great for any ensemble setting!





Responsive closed-hole keys and built-in split E mechanism





The DZP 102 is equipped with a closed-hole key system for flawless playability. As a result, it yields a crisp, bright sound with an incredibly free-blowing feel. The standard keywork includes Pisoni pads for an airtight seal. And it's all complemented by a split E mechanism that allows players to achieve better intonation and stability on the high E ? a feature players will appreciate while exploring the instrument's higher register.





Di Zhao Flutes: securing the future of music





Since the company’s founding in 2006, Di Zhao Flutes has become one of the world’s most highly regarded flute makers, producing top-notch instruments with intermediate-level features that help young musicians achieve their dreams. Crafted using a blend of traditional and modern production techniques, Di Zhao flutes deliver a “handmade” feel with the tonal precision of a machine-made instrument ? an attribute Di Zhao deems necessary for student instruments. Over a decade later, Di Zhao continues to deliver world-class performance with every instrument, whether it be a concert flute, alto flute, bass flute, piccolo, or wood flute.





Di Zhao DZP 102 Student Piccolo Features:


Student-level piccolo for all musical applications, indoors or outdoors


Composite headjoint and body are weather and water-resistant


Responsive silver-plated, closed-hole keys with ergonomic Y arms


Split E mechanism improves intonation and stability in the upper register


Easy to play with a comfortable feel and stable intonation


Closed-hole design allows players to focus on sound rather than finger positioning