Hey Helen! This is an awesome video of the Chaminade...Let's just say you are REALLY good, it's a very well-rounded version of the piece: great technique, played tastefully, musically, in control, great tone...Lots of hard work + good understanding of the piece, wowwww! Also, you're really pretty! I'm jealous ;)
You are very talented! I can definitely hear the combination of natural talent plus loads of hard work. Bravo. I watched your other videos as well. By the way, one recommendation for you is that if you ever get a chance to study with Trevor Wye at his masterclass or his studio in Canterbury, England would be very beneficial for you. Trevor Wye is the author of many flute method books and a great teacher. You have a bright future ahead of you. Best wishes!
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The Bad: Like I said in your other video of Chaminade, you took loads of breaths in the middle of phrases that sound terrible particularly at 4:31 but there are a few others places as well. Also at 5:39 there is a wrong note. Your breathing is very noisy but I think that's because of your sore throat.
The Good: Your sound is beautiful and alot of this sounds as good as the Galway recording that I have got. You are also perfect at all the runs/fast things. Overall 8.5/10
You had a beautiful, full sound despite the fact that you were sick. I'm getting ready to begin this piece so I've been listening to a lot of recordings and so far yours is one of my favorites!
Three words: God Given Talent. I'm totally speechless! The combination of your age+skill is absolutly stunning. I wish you well in your music pursuits throughout your life! :)
who cares this is just a vid. she isnt really trying her best best best. she could be nervous and you waist ALOT OF AIR WHEN YOU PLAY LIKE THAT ON THE FLUTE!!! SHE IS GREAT!
Your brilliant !! I can't believe how young you are :) please ignore the "haters" . and you killed on the poulanc sonata (from the top) :) love your site too !! Keep playing
ha ha, i love that you just chewed them out for rude critiques. thanks for that, because i personally thank this is marvelous. i call this my "flute inspiration".
well you know what? i'm not asking for your critique. I put it on here for you guys to listen and enjoy. i don't care hat you guys say i need to work on because it's not like i'm going to play perfectly ever and of course every song has its mistakes. Don't listen to my music if you don't like it. i don't want to see anymore critiquing on my videos, i never asked for it.
I love that you responded like this...youre so talented, but also so humble and realistic. I think theres a lot to be admired in your character/playing
excellent technique and tone... only thing I have to complain about is her breathing... there were a couple of spots where she broke the phrase and made it less enjoyable. Also... more dynamic would be GREAT! =)
The reason my breathing is weird and my dynamics are as good as they can be is because I had a cold when I played this and that messes up my lungs and throat so it hurts to play and takes a lot out of me.
never heared anything so good in my life apart from james galway. very VERY good helen... what a great and wonderfull musician.. pretty too... i hope you go far in life.. thanks for the talent you share with us
You're such an inspiration to musicians striving to master woodwind with your excellent technique - showing us what can be achieved. Well, we have to practise more, don't we?
I hope your throat recovered soon after this recording.
She would sound the same with a Brannen, Powell, Williams, Miyazawa, or even altus. Getting the point yet? It's the players making the sound, the flute will help bring it out but ultimatley the player determines its voicing. Examples? Look up Galway trying 16 flutes on youtube, sounded almost all the same but with slight variance in each.
she would most certainly not sound the same on any flute! In Galway's 16 flute demonstration they were all Muramatsu flutes! thats why the difference is very subtle. Every person has a specific brand that fulfills their playing style and needs as a flutist. In early years of musicianship it doesn't matter, but at her level, it does.
Galway ownes Powell, Haynes, Muramatsu, and on those flutes there were difference headjoints ranging powell, Lafin, Sheridan, Moore, and yet he sounds just about the same. This has been demonstrated across the board on woodwind and brass instrument, and has echoed by principals in all sections of orchestras. At her level, it's more important to develop her basic set up rather than worry about the instrument she plays. She already plays on a good instrument..
I have professional plays playing a emerson, or even a yamaha intermediate model and sounds phenomenal, and an advanced high school player sounds like shit on a 19k powell, and you turn it around and give that powell to a professional who knows how to work it, then it sounds like a miracle. So do you get the point yet? A player determines the voice of his/her instrument.
I don't mean this to be an argument, but this has been proved already, so if you think the quality of your sound is based on how much you need to spend on flute, then good luck on that.
I agree with both of you because you both have good points. There are flutes that some people sound good or bad on AND the flutist does ultimatley determine the voicing. You both are very right.
dont you just hate sore throats? especially after playing picc, well, thats probably cause im rubbish at picc, but oh well : ), this is amazing, how i wish i could play like you, maybe with about, i dunno, 100 years practice :D,well done, x
Beautiful! Very musical, perfect technique. But a friendly comment: your tone is rather thin, somewhat squeezed, also your breathing is loud, are you short of breath?
Your tones are the same throughout all three octaves, very impressive, bravo, also your overtones are so massive - very projective, is this the American way of playing? But why don't you use Powell flute? Powell flutes are designed for this kind of American highly projective playing. Japanese flutes are designed for mellower sweeter lesser-overtone tones. Maybe that is why you have to squeeze to get massive overtones.
Yes, the reason I was breathing so loud and was struggling to get air out was because I had a cold at the time my dad was recording! I had no idea he was going to put this on youtube. That's why though, I was sick.
Hai davvero un bel suono e una buona tecnica. Forse si potrebbe migliorare nella musicalità interpretativa ma comunque il mio giudizio è molto buono very good. Ciao Simone
brilliant
thebarbartor 5 months ago
you're amazing :)
nancizh 1 year ago
you're an awesome musician
dadasopher 1 year ago
tengo la boca tan abierta que me cabria un melon
purrusco 1 year ago
Hey Helen! This is an awesome video of the Chaminade...Let's just say you are REALLY good, it's a very well-rounded version of the piece: great technique, played tastefully, musically, in control, great tone...Lots of hard work + good understanding of the piece, wowwww! Also, you're really pretty! I'm jealous ;)
remnantpark 1 year ago
muito bonito som parabéns seus graves dão inveja adorei bravo! bravo !!!!!
rafaelgma 2 years ago
This is beautiful! What flute do you use?
MatthewTVStation 2 years ago
Helen uses a Miyazawa Boston Classic. Thanks for the kind words.
ForexCoachingPros 2 years ago
u r awesome!!
yogarajahn 2 years ago
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u should hear me play my flute im the best in my hole class
bubbles10291 2 years ago
You are very talented! I can definitely hear the combination of natural talent plus loads of hard work. Bravo. I watched your other videos as well. By the way, one recommendation for you is that if you ever get a chance to study with Trevor Wye at his masterclass or his studio in Canterbury, England would be very beneficial for you. Trevor Wye is the author of many flute method books and a great teacher. You have a bright future ahead of you. Best wishes!
dolceflutist 2 years ago
Lol, finally a performance of this piece with an in-tune opening phrase!
tubonianflute 2 years ago 2
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The Bad: Like I said in your other video of Chaminade, you took loads of breaths in the middle of phrases that sound terrible particularly at 4:31 but there are a few others places as well. Also at 5:39 there is a wrong note. Your breathing is very noisy but I think that's because of your sore throat.
The Good: Your sound is beautiful and alot of this sounds as good as the Galway recording that I have got. You are also perfect at all the runs/fast things. Overall 8.5/10
randomqazplm 2 years ago
I think she knows herself if she played a wrong note! Get over yourself, this is beautiful! Who cares if it's not perfect?
jen0989 2 years ago
keep up the great work
icemoon28 2 years ago
i like your posture other flute player have there flutes tilted down its annoying!!
i keeps mines at a 90 degree angle
icemoon28 2 years ago
hehe its kinda funny everytime im playing my flute and im almost out of air my eyes squint together like you do
icemoon28 2 years ago
Great job! I love your interpretation. I hope you post more music soon!
ahunterflute 2 years ago 2
Awesome performance!
You had a beautiful, full sound despite the fact that you were sick. I'm getting ready to begin this piece so I've been listening to a lot of recordings and so far yours is one of my favorites!
erin6541 2 years ago
interesting....greetings from Greece
greekathanasios 2 years ago
nice...i hate being sick and playing...try drinking hot water beforehand..doesn't screw up the flute, and helps the throat
rainingonMonday 3 years ago
you're amazing. well done :)
Sazzarx 3 years ago
you may be sick in this video, but this actually my favorite recording of your chaminade :P
maybe the audio quality is just better or something. Either way its a brilliant performance sick or not
FenAllo1 3 years ago 6
Thank you!
emcgarr 3 years ago
Three words: God Given Talent. I'm totally speechless! The combination of your age+skill is absolutly stunning. I wish you well in your music pursuits throughout your life! :)
Alexstewart88 3 years ago 3
who cares this is just a vid. she isnt really trying her best best best. she could be nervous and you waist ALOT OF AIR WHEN YOU PLAY LIKE THAT ON THE FLUTE!!! SHE IS GREAT!
candynachanlove4ev 3 years ago
Your brilliant !! I can't believe how young you are :) please ignore the "haters" . and you killed on the poulanc sonata (from the top) :) love your site too !! Keep playing
mooboocoo123 3 years ago
ha ha, i love that you just chewed them out for rude critiques. thanks for that, because i personally thank this is marvelous. i call this my "flute inspiration".
katie228989 3 years ago
She sounds like she was ill when she played this. But, as usual, it still sounded great.
woodwindist14 3 years ago
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stop breathing so loud...
tomat0es 3 years ago
Stop going to flute players videos an dleaving ignorant comments you jelous ass ??
mooboocoo123 3 years ago
How do you practice a day?!?
kevalenoxx 3 years ago
I watch this video at least once a day. I love that piece.
sinebar 3 years ago
well you know what? i'm not asking for your critique. I put it on here for you guys to listen and enjoy. i don't care hat you guys say i need to work on because it's not like i'm going to play perfectly ever and of course every song has its mistakes. Don't listen to my music if you don't like it. i don't want to see anymore critiquing on my videos, i never asked for it.
emcgarr 3 years ago
I love that you responded like this...youre so talented, but also so humble and realistic. I think theres a lot to be admired in your character/playing
obieflute 3 years ago 2
Get 'em McGarr!!! lol
tubonianflute 3 years ago
He just made a miniscule comment, "little too much vibrato", I seriously think you're too full of yourself. You're good, but you're not the best.
acaciaxtract 3 years ago
not the best... yet!
micaeldourado 2 years ago
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XallyX941 3 years ago
just a little too much vibrato, but that could be the quality of my speakers being shitty. i love it.
extraordinarygeek 3 years ago
I wish I could play like that...
I'm playing this piece right now and it's nowhere as good! lol
naruto666123 3 years ago
excellent technique and tone... only thing I have to complain about is her breathing... there were a couple of spots where she broke the phrase and made it less enjoyable. Also... more dynamic would be GREAT! =)
teddiesneedsomelove 3 years ago
The reason my breathing is weird and my dynamics are as good as they can be is because I had a cold when I played this and that messes up my lungs and throat so it hurts to play and takes a lot out of me.
emcgarr 3 years ago
hey fluticious.. i meant for her age ive never heared anything better.) where u from anyway? ^^^^ from belfast. n. ireland
r34p3r07 3 years ago
she duznt need any work she been playing since she was six!
iroxzz 3 years ago
never heared anything so good in my life apart from james galway. very VERY good helen... what a great and wonderfull musician.. pretty too... i hope you go far in life.. thanks for the talent you share with us
r34p3r07 3 years ago 2
SPECTACULAR!
shallykitty55 3 years ago 2
Awesome playing and so very musical!
You're such an inspiration to musicians striving to master woodwind with your excellent technique - showing us what can be achieved. Well, we have to practise more, don't we?
I hope your throat recovered soon after this recording.
RonnieBass 4 years ago 2
She would sound the same with a Brannen, Powell, Williams, Miyazawa, or even altus. Getting the point yet? It's the players making the sound, the flute will help bring it out but ultimatley the player determines its voicing. Examples? Look up Galway trying 16 flutes on youtube, sounded almost all the same but with slight variance in each.
dasteufelhund 4 years ago
she would most certainly not sound the same on any flute! In Galway's 16 flute demonstration they were all Muramatsu flutes! thats why the difference is very subtle. Every person has a specific brand that fulfills their playing style and needs as a flutist. In early years of musicianship it doesn't matter, but at her level, it does.
FenAllo1 4 years ago
Galway ownes Powell, Haynes, Muramatsu, and on those flutes there were difference headjoints ranging powell, Lafin, Sheridan, Moore, and yet he sounds just about the same. This has been demonstrated across the board on woodwind and brass instrument, and has echoed by principals in all sections of orchestras. At her level, it's more important to develop her basic set up rather than worry about the instrument she plays. She already plays on a good instrument..
dasteufelhund 4 years ago
I have professional plays playing a emerson, or even a yamaha intermediate model and sounds phenomenal, and an advanced high school player sounds like shit on a 19k powell, and you turn it around and give that powell to a professional who knows how to work it, then it sounds like a miracle. So do you get the point yet? A player determines the voice of his/her instrument.
dasteufelhund 4 years ago
I don't mean this to be an argument, but this has been proved already, so if you think the quality of your sound is based on how much you need to spend on flute, then good luck on that.
dasteufelhund 4 years ago
I agree with both of you because you both have good points. There are flutes that some people sound good or bad on AND the flutist does ultimatley determine the voicing. You both are very right.
emcgarr 4 years ago
good perormance!
jakelr79 4 years ago 2
beautiful.
mrsdramaqueenn 4 years ago 2
You play on a Miyazawa? Which cut headjoint do you have?
mbrowne1229 4 years ago
hannah~~ 연습해라~~ 내가 연주하는걸 볼수 있게 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ - 샘
arthurprescott2 4 years ago
You sound very good. I love your sound.
BANDNERD1504 4 years ago 2
as per usual exceptional playing - does helen plan to continue with flute in the future for a career? What flute does she play.
I like her tone colors
tamszewai1234 4 years ago
I'm still deciding on if I want to major in flute or not. And I play a miyazawa (Boston Classic). It's a great flute! I love it!
emcgarr 4 years ago
dont you just hate sore throats? especially after playing picc, well, thats probably cause im rubbish at picc, but oh well : ), this is amazing, how i wish i could play like you, maybe with about, i dunno, 100 years practice :D,well done, x
emusicguitar 4 years ago
Beautiful! Very musical, perfect technique. But a friendly comment: your tone is rather thin, somewhat squeezed, also your breathing is loud, are you short of breath?
flutelearner12 4 years ago
Your tones are the same throughout all three octaves, very impressive, bravo, also your overtones are so massive - very projective, is this the American way of playing? But why don't you use Powell flute? Powell flutes are designed for this kind of American highly projective playing. Japanese flutes are designed for mellower sweeter lesser-overtone tones. Maybe that is why you have to squeeze to get massive overtones.
flutelearner12 4 years ago
its not like all americans play powells.
itsthomaas 4 years ago
GROSS! Powell YUCK
OrneryJim 4 years ago
yeah i agree.
i sound horrid on those things.
itsthomaas 4 years ago
powells, i mean.
itsthomaas 4 years ago
what do you play on?
OrneryJim 4 years ago
altus. you?
message me. i dont think helen appreciates conversations in her comment area.
haha :]
itsthomaas 4 years ago
Yes, the reason I was breathing so loud and was struggling to get air out was because I had a cold at the time my dad was recording! I had no idea he was going to put this on youtube. That's why though, I was sick.
emcgarr 4 years ago
oh I see :) poor you.
flutelearner12 4 years ago
Hai davvero un bel suono e una buona tecnica. Forse si potrebbe migliorare nella musicalità interpretativa ma comunque il mio giudizio è molto buono very good. Ciao Simone
sginanne 4 years ago
This is fantastic! Usually this piece is played before the student is ready, so it's nice to see a performance by someone more mature.
sisterfister55 4 years ago
Wow~ I'm so impressed! Please take care, though, and ease through those sore throats.
Your playing, though, is a godsend. Well, both of you! Thanks!
mason104 4 years ago
Beautiful playing!!
Congratulations to your Website!
And get well soon ;-)
Best greetings, lietzen.
lietzen 4 years ago