Basel Piccolos

       Simple system six keyed piccolos are also used in groups known as cliques as part of the per lent carnival known as Fastnacht. From what I have read the piccolos are a recent addition to the drum groups (1970s). I find it interesting how simple system pics were chosen rather than the Boehm.  Most players seem to be playing metal headed instruments with barrell or moustache embouchers.

      Here is a nice short little film with some information from Basel piccolo maker Erwin Oesch.