Flute: Van Morrison's Moondance

[cookiesonsteve]

So, if a flute is "sharp", how do you get it back to normal? I mean, does it depend on how you play or do you have to go get it tuned like a violin?

[TwainsBlues]

@cookiesonsteve Sadly I'm VERY SHARP on this vid. Pulling out will lengthen the flute and flatten it some. Too much will ruin the ratio between the keys. Blowing harder definitely will cause the pitch to go sharp. I blow pretty hard & LOUD :) So, I have to pull out quite a bit. Check online for an - audio tuner particularly one that will play the note so you can hear it. Practice one note at a time and try to match the pitch. Have fun

[cookiesonsteve]

I showed my mom my new flute and she picked it up and started playing this song... I was like WHA??? Prob hasn't played since the 70's. LOL

[truckertwotimes]

I love it, bravo

[TwainsBlues]

@truckertwotimes Thx, man. Keep blowin'!

[groovefan101]

Very nice job. do you know where I can get the music for the flute part.

[TwainsBlues]

Thx Dr. Make sure you take extra care at your final to make sure you're in tune. Something I wished I done for this clip. When the flute's in tune, it's deinitely easier to skittle around on. Good luck!

[DRjaffy]

best flute playing i've ever heard. i have a band final in a couple weeks and i chose to play moondance, i just wish i could play it as well as you

[sweetie42588]

Dude you're awesome!! Love this song!!

[DAVETHELOSTCAMPER]

I SANG MOON DANCE FOR FUN ON MY CHANNEL

[danettecute]

Excellent---so cool !

[ofdoubtsandgod]

Man - nice playing!

[ttay1122]

Good but your flute sounds a bit sharp. Why the plugs?

[TwainsBlues]

@ttay1122 Yeah very sharp. I've considered taking it down a few times, but it's not like the rest of the vids aren't each flawed in their own way. So, I just have to cringe when I look back. Plugs are because my fingers don't sit well on the Flute. Too tight. 30 Yrs of sax has my fingers spread way off center. Maybe some day once I've learned how to play in tune & have mastered all the methods of articulation, I'll pop out one plug at a time.

[v1s1onsofjohanna]

How can I get the sheet music for this song? You play it very well. Enjoyed it.

[kmeyer360]

What arrangement is this? It's lovely!

[TwainsBlues]

@kmeyer360 here ya go - //pop.mididb.com/vanmorrison/

[kmeyer360]

@TwainsBlues Thanks!

[FishBowlEndTimes]

Bravo!

[TwainsBlues]

@FishBowlEndTimes Thx. Interesting thoughts flowing over there on your site.. BT

[FishBowlEndTimes]

@TwainsBlues yeah you can say that again - nothing you're gonna catch on the nightly news that's for sure

[TwainsBlues]

@FishBowlEndTimes I try to practice safe news. Not like my day when you didn't have to worry about catching anything from Cronkite. 'Course occasionally spontaniety gets the best of me - & I watch a little CNN.

[phlutys]

Wow! Music doesn't get any better than this! You're quite an inspired artist. Love the video too.

[j1455p]

Awesome!

[eatsleepflutesmile]

HI, i play the flute too and im thinking of preforming this song for my schools talent show, but the problem is i cant find sheet music for it anywhere, i only haave the vocal music, which gives me the basic notes but i was wondering how you make it sound so cool, like is it trills or what do you do? Your really great and any advice/help would be greatly appreciated, thanks :)

[kjfld]

@eatsleepflutesmile he improvises a few parts. not completely but yea, he adds a few of his own tricks. the solos are all improv though.

[stefanvanettinger]

Your amazing... i ll try to learn something from you ;) You play so easily and its stylish.. and bit groovey too.. yeah its just wicked :D

Check out my vids too

[BluesMamaRaven]

Another totally fantastic performance

[stefanvanettinger]

Hi, Id like to have the midi track please :D its a nice one :D can use it , im a flutist aswell.. nicely played! it sure has a relax flow

[Bandman630]

hey can you give me the link to that midi track?

[BennyMax37]

Very nice this song excellent your perfomance. Bravo*****St.

[xXLaJokerXx]

wow. Lovely =]

My mom and my sister both played flute in high school and i'm following them =]

My mom recommended this song because of the Flute in it. Very pretty

[TwainsBlues]

@xXLaJokerXx - You are so lucky to have music in your family. Give your Mom my regards - and you get practicing so you can have a family flute ensemble :)

[xXLaJokerXx]

Gotta love music =]

My mom was thinking of getting us together and playing at a high school band reunion thing.? I thought it was a cool idea(:

[crazynewsboysfan]

DUDE BOMB! I am trying to ear this song on my flute and i idolize you lol great job!

[TwainsBlues]

Dude - a word of advice - choose your idols more carefully -:) Thx. If you need the midi track to jam to let me know. BT

[crazynewsboysfan]

that would be fantastic! :) haha thank you

[TwainsBlues]

Thanks for the compliment, but you should set your sights a little higher.:) The most important thing is to LOVE to play - the rest will come in time.

[godhatesmeandyou]

wow, you are totally amazing! im learning how to play the flute too. i hope i become as good as you!