The one I picked is silver with gold riser and gold lip-plate, but I don't necessarily think it's the gold that's doing it; simply the cut of the headjoint and the QUALITY of Nagahara.
In the past I've used a Powell Boston headjoint, Sankyo headjoint, and of course the Altus headjoints that came with my two Altus intermediate level flutes.
Yes, the Nagahara is richer, but one of my Altus headjoints sounds almost exactly the same. So shop around.
I can't remember what headjoint I'm using in this performance. However the Nagahara I have was chosen from among 8-10 different ones, and really stood out, so I advise you to find a flute shop that has many to try.
Wonderful interpretation!!!! I am practising the Histoire du Tango right now, and your performance serves as the role model. You and Scott bring such a liveliness and sweetness to the pieces. I am thinking of buying the Nagahara headjoint. Is this the one you were using? May you give me the exact description because I really need a new headjoint, please? I am using Powell for with my Muramatsu Flute but would like to buy the one you are using. Thank you. Love, Vero.
I'm not sure, but I think this was a Mateki 06 body with a Powell boston head. I don't play on those anymore. Prior to that it was a Sankyo Silver Sonic B-foot. Now I play Altus with Nagahara headjoint. I change about every 5-10 years. J.
I really appreciate your version of this piece I've played "La historia del Tango" a lot. I am an argentinian flutist, and the way both of you played it sounds very much like Piazzolla and argentinian tango to me. If you taped the first and second movements would you post them too? I'd love to hear your version of Bordel 1900. I've known you through your teaching videos, and it is a deeply moving experience to hear you and see you play. I recognize a great artist. Thank you.
Always loved this piece! I have a little mini-story for it in my head...can't figure out if it's mine or not. :D So many different colours displayed in here! Thanks for sharing. :)
I just watched again, and yes, it's a Mateki 06 C-foot with Powell "Boston" headjoint, but I've sold these.
I found the Powell good for a big American sound, but not easy to control at "pppp".
Best, J.
jenknitty 2 years ago
cont'd........
The one I picked is silver with gold riser and gold lip-plate, but I don't necessarily think it's the gold that's doing it; simply the cut of the headjoint and the QUALITY of Nagahara.
In the past I've used a Powell Boston headjoint, Sankyo headjoint, and of course the Altus headjoints that came with my two Altus intermediate level flutes.
Yes, the Nagahara is richer, but one of my Altus headjoints sounds almost exactly the same. So shop around.
Best, J.
jenknitty 2 years ago
Thanks veronikakondi,
I can't remember what headjoint I'm using in this performance. However the Nagahara I have was chosen from among 8-10 different ones, and really stood out, so I advise you to find a flute shop that has many to try.
cont'd........
jenknitty 2 years ago
Wonderful interpretation!!!! I am practising the Histoire du Tango right now, and your performance serves as the role model. You and Scott bring such a liveliness and sweetness to the pieces. I am thinking of buying the Nagahara headjoint. Is this the one you were using? May you give me the exact description because I really need a new headjoint, please? I am using Powell for with my Muramatsu Flute but would like to buy the one you are using. Thank you. Love, Vero.
veronikakondi 2 years ago
Yes, I know. The composer is so beautifully love-sick, I feel. Very sweet, and yet a bit cheeky and smart. Love it too. J.
jenknitty 3 years ago
It's been so long since I listened to this. Makes me so happy, but I still want to cry somehow when I hear it!
ChristsInstrument 3 years ago
Thanks for the compliment. J. :>)
jenknitty 3 years ago
Absolutely beautiful---I played Cafe 1930 on Tuba for my Master's Recital---I love Piazzolla. Great job, and great performance.
datubaman1984 3 years ago
WOW!!!!!!
you really have a good tone
i play the flute too and i hope to be like you
addictedboy90 3 years ago
Jenn,.... Perfect! it maid me cry! awsome tone and projection. What flute brand do you play on?
NicaFlute 3 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think this was a Mateki 06 body with a Powell boston head. I don't play on those anymore. Prior to that it was a Sankyo Silver Sonic B-foot. Now I play Altus with Nagahara headjoint. I change about every 5-10 years. J.
jenknitty 3 years ago
Nice sound! Your playing makes me dance!
maddung 4 years ago
Such a beautiful sound! I'll have to go back and watch your videos on sound production again.
alexconwayflute 4 years ago
Thanks for the compliment Alex. I have a ton of TONE info. on my webpage too. Just google tone and my name. Best, Jen :>)
jenknitty 4 years ago
My goodness! What a lovely bunch of comments. Thank you so very much. Jose, I'm impressed that you think I sound like I know the style!
Thank you so much for writing!! :>D
Jen
jenknitty 4 years ago
I really appreciate your version of this piece I've played "La historia del Tango" a lot. I am an argentinian flutist, and the way both of you played it sounds very much like Piazzolla and argentinian tango to me. If you taped the first and second movements would you post them too? I'd love to hear your version of Bordel 1900. I've known you through your teaching videos, and it is a deeply moving experience to hear you and see you play. I recognize a great artist. Thank you.
José Luis Tubert
joseluistubert 4 years ago
Always loved this piece! I have a little mini-story for it in my head...can't figure out if it's mine or not. :D So many different colours displayed in here! Thanks for sharing. :)
Sheila
ChristsInstrument 4 years ago