I'm still learning so i can't tell how many mistakes there were or such, i just enjoyed this so much! Your son does a great job, i hope he'll succeed in this great art.
So I was looking for the Valse through Youtube and yours was like 2nd to show up. I'll just leave it at you're amazinggg and I feel honored to have met you haha
Nice tone that's the first thing that really impresses me. and cudos on the memorization!! I hate memorizing. I think that this is a good speed for a flute player of this age because everything is super clean. Speed will come with just letting it sit on the fingers a bit longer. Keep up the wonderful work I look forward to hearing about you in the future : )
For a 15-year-old that's very impressive. My advice: it sounds like something from Balamory; i think the pace needs to be picked up a bit. But the tone and the articulation was lovely.
This kid is awesome! Although there are minor mistakes here and there, the tone is great and he did not let the mistakes stop him. As a flute playing music major I can honestly say this kid has a future in music.
Wow i'm working on this peice right now, and this has really inspired me to keep working, because it can sound alot better that it does when i play it! It's really hard. Good job!!!
Your son did a remarkable job! You should be very proud. If been playing since I was 13 and I couldn't do that at 15! He is well beyond what most flutists could do at that age in a live performance. Listening to him inspired me to pull this piece out of my closet and revisit it. Maybe I'll post one of my practive sessions on it and send it to you. Keep up the good work!
Nicely done! I've read many comments about the mistakes found in this and other performances... can a live performance without mistakes really express humanity and feeling? Oh well. Great job!
Hello Mom of the remarkable young man who played this piece. I came across this video when I was searching for Godard's music. Can I ask where you purchased the music? I would love to learn this. I'm not in US or UK, so I might need to order this somewhat, if you could help give a clue on where to obtain this music.
Greetings! If you're not in the US or UK, I can't tell you where to purchase this. Sorry! We purchased this years ago on-line. The book is "The French Influence Book 2" published by Kevin Mayhew. The full title of the piece is "Suite de Trois Morceaux, Op. 116" by Benjamin Godard. There are 3 movements: 1. Allegretto; 2. Idylle; and 3. Valse. You can surely locate this piece on-line - even if it's from another publisher. Good luck - and thank you!
I'm playing this piece right now for school and was looking for an example. This was a great example, your playing was gorgeous, I loved listening to it. Great job, only a few mistakes... which everyone makes mistakes, so who cares right? Keep up the excellent work!
I thought it was very well-played, especially for a someone so young. I'd like to know what the credentials are of some of the people who had the harshest criticisms- usually those types of comments come from people who don't think very highly of themselves.
Thank you! Here, at YouTube, everyone's a critic. No credentials are required. It's a chance we take when we upload the video's ... Those who feel very strongly about an issue - as Bekhbo does about movement=expressiveness - would like to 'convert' those of us with the opposite belief. In Bekhbo's case, I do believe their comments are a sincere effort to help my son become a better performer - but they are beating a dead horse ...
I like the way he plays the flute, though there isn't much movement, it must be because he is nervous. I get tense too when i am at a concert with a great piece of music. until you get used to it theres nothing to do about it--'I dunno if you notice but you are holding the flute too low. i am sure if you correct this posture you'll get a better sound, though it is already very good sound ;)
You are correct when saying that he is nervous. He played this here, locally, so he knew nearly everyone in the audience (he usually - but not always - finds it more difficult to play for people he knows). He does relax A LITTLE after playing some, but rarely feels entirely comfortable on stage (though he does love to play)...
While I've mentioned the same thing about the way he holds his flute, I think it's a non-issue until his teacher brings it up. I might mention it to her when I see her next ...
Kyle is in Las Vegas right now - WORKING, believe it or not (not music related) - so I'll take the liberty of answering ...
Kyle has received much criticism here at YouTube about his lack of movement. He is aware that he has movement issues, but is convinced that he will acquire that portion of musical expression naturally. Knowing him as I do, I have to agree. A lot of it is learning to relax ...
Thank you for the very constructive criticism. You are quite helpful!
I have admitted that I don't move much so - point taken. The mistakes part, well, I hear them and know they're there. I'm happy you liked the music, though. Thank you!
I could play faster - but it's a waltz. I didn't want it to lose that waltz-y rhythm! It's okay, though. I probably coulda played it at least a little faster. Thanks again!
While I agree that a piece can be tweaked here and there to "make it your own," many times I prefer to simply play a piece as it's written. I'm 15, dude! I'm not a professional and don't feel comfortable taking liberties with these great, classical, pieces. I prefer to stay true to how the composer intended it to sound. I have no desire to cause Mr. Godard to role over in his grave! I do hear ya, though, and might feel more tweak-worthy some time in the future - but I doubt it ...
And your excuse is because your only 15...being 15 has nothing to do with being expressive...umm yeah try working on the Henri Dutilleux sonatina at 14...I see in your video description that you have some type of excuse stop with those there not going to do anything for you with you start auditioning for schools.
Okay. My ideas are different from yours, but that doesn't make them wrong -- just different. I am not threatened by your hostility or your need to turn this into a contest, though it is perplexing -- as is your last sentence. I have no ulterior motive. I like to share information when I can & appreciate advice when it is given with good intention. When commenting, I prefer to focus on what is good & believe that, no matter how minute, there is something positive to say about every performance...
I completely agree with you that a flutist's job is to express music through the instrument itself not through body movements. Indeed, we are not dancers!!! It is extremely disturbing to watch flutists moving all over the place. The body movement really interrupts the music. The British Flutist William Bennett does not move much when he plays, but his playing is simply gorgeous. So is the famous flute method book author Trevor Wye! Good for you!
I agree that body movement can disrupt the music and the tone (especially moving the feet!), but trying to stay still can also tense the muscles and hinder one's ability to play as well. If said movements aren't exaggerated and don't disrupt the music, why try to stop them?
The comment about the body movement is to reply one viewer's comment about the performer should "move more". I disagree. There is nothing wrong if the performer's body movement is not so visible as long as it is not being done with tension. Very often "less is more". I never imply that one should be rigid. William Bennett and Trevor Wye never seem rigid when they play (they are both great). They just don't move so much as many amateur players. Never stiff! But, never exaggerated either!
I'm sure that BlueMoonPiper just misunderstood. You are very diplomatic in your reply and argue a good case. As for the body movement issue, dolceflutist, we are in complete agreement. Thank you - I'm with you!
I do believe that NATURAL movement is very acceptable. However, many flutists I've seen look very unnatural in their movements. Though it doesn't looked forced, per se, it DOES look like they're having a seizure or something. While it might be totally "natural" for an individual to move around a lot, if it looks retarded, they should tone it down. Instead, it seems as if it's encouraged. I prefer to smile and enjoy a performance - but all out laughter would be inappropriate.
Naturally body movements are acceptable; however, excessive movements cause interruption of the air stream.Especially when it comes to technical challenging passages, most famous flutists keep very still. All of above is based on fact, not a matter of opinions.
You appeared to be not too familiar with some of famous British flutists; you probably don't know who Geoffrey Gilbert was either. Most of the famous British flute players during that period of time studied with Geoffrey Gilbert. He taught Sir. James Galway, Peter Lloyd, Trevor Wye, William Bennett and many other phenomenal flutists. Unfortunately, he passed away, otherwise, you maybe able to hear what he had to say about body movements. William Bennett got famous event before Galway did.
Bekhbo obviously feels very strongly about the movement issue - as do I. What is considered 'natural' movement to one individual can be quite the opposite to another. The fact is: My son doesn't feel comfortable with being demonstrably expressive. He prefers, and it is most natural for HIM, to convey expressiveness through the music. He allows the music to speak for itself ...
and I also think that movement for this piece is inappropriate either way, as this movement is so technically challenging that a jerk sligthly to strong will disrupt iliveinbfe well trained fingers
Exactly! If I *had* moved around a ton I would have screwed up ROYALLY. Thank you for saying that!
When you're concerning yourself with how you look (more than how you sound), then the musicality of the piece suffers. I'd rather sound great and be technically sound than be prancing about on stage and sound like crap. A personal preference, maybe? :D
I have seen Galway and Pahud perform here on YouTube. Yes, you are right - they DO move. And, yes, I am also right - their movements are minimal. I do not believe that my comment was either stupid or incorrect. It is an OPINION - no more, no less. I believe that we should simply agree to disagree at this point, Bekhbo ...
I do apologize, however, if I've offended you in some way as your comment possesses an air of defensiveness. That was not my intention at all ...
The memorization is purely unintentional. I play the piece (or pieces) for a while and they get stuck in my head. What I do like about it is that, once I've got the piece under my fingers, I can finesse it, you know? I can concentrate on doing it justice - making it as good as I can. Thank you for the wonderful comment!
I do the same thing XD People wonder how on earth i can memorise everything, but i don't intend to, infact if i intend to memories something i find it harder to do so. I just remember things lol.
Nice playing, i love this piece! Really well played.
Thank you - I really like this piece, too! It's very fun to play. This was played on a Haynes handmade. The headjoint has a gold riser. I'm really happy to know that I'm not the only memorization "freak" out there. People ask me about that A LOT! They think I concentrate on the memorization part a heck of a lot more than I do - hours and hours versus, like, ZERO hours. I don't think about it at all. Like you, it just HAPPENS. Thanks again!
Like I said, I prefer to express myself through the music I play - I'm a flutist, not a dancer. Though I agree that more movement can be incorporated into my playing, you will NEVER see me prancing and dancing up on stage. It's just not ME, you know? Oh! I live in the Northwestern U.S. Sorry, but I'm not comfortable telling you my teacher's name without her permission (and she's in Detroit right now). Thanks for the comment!
That was great. I caught only a few small mistakes but on the whole it was beautiful. I love the style of the song itself it was...inquisitive, intricate, and innocent. What kind of flute is that?
I really enjoy this piece. I'd done the Allegretto, like, three years ago and have been wanting to do this one ever since.
My flute is a Haynes solid silver hand-made model with solid silver headjoint and gold riser, in-line G, etc. Pretty much no frills. I received a VERY generous endowment last summer, to be used specifically for a new instrument. There is NO WAY we'd been able to afford this on our own so I am forever grateful to my anonymous benefactor for this AWESOME flute!
Wonderful playing, my ears are pleased :)
I'm still learning so i can't tell how many mistakes there were or such, i just enjoyed this so much! Your son does a great job, i hope he'll succeed in this great art.
germainecaillou 1 month ago
amazing!! :D i'm playing the whole suite, but i find this one the hardest movement :L
icyfreyaaa 11 months ago
You're right . there are quite a few mistakes . I think he needs to practise this a bit more just so you know .
AndThePincers 1 year ago
just a couple of minor mistakes, but his tone is AMAZING!
lostgurl4ever 1 year ago
This is great! You obviously worked very meticulously on this piece.
Sleyah 1 year ago
excellent :) i'm playing this for my solo.
JesusChristLives100 1 year ago
in general, very nice job. cute.
watch intonation very carefully, some tendencies.
nice full tone and vibrato.
solid technique.
lilmilyo 1 year ago
Блин мне тоже его в этом году сдавать. Хоть бы получилось:)
461300855 1 year ago
Yay for supportive Moms! And your son is really good... better than me and I'm 37!
pennsylvaniaflutist 2 years ago
I absolutely love the entire Suite de Trois Morceaux. It's fabulous ... great contribution to the flute world!! I think he handled very well =)
agcolonialman 2 years ago
So I was looking for the Valse through Youtube and yours was like 2nd to show up. I'll just leave it at you're amazinggg and I feel honored to have met you haha
justayyy 2 years ago
he has a really lovely tone - please can he post saying how he gets it? i would kill for a tone like that lol xx
bbcgirl1 2 years ago
yay i love supportive moms first of all
and awesome resonance
addict2music21 2 years ago
Totally loved the performance. I am currently learning the entire suite at the moment. your great with this last movement.
mmcoopstar 2 years ago
i started in the fourth grade and i'm seventeen and can't play it perfectly at all. jeez. this is not an ego booster. hahaha
leesielou86 2 years ago
not bad for you but:...... please, change your pianist (doesn't really follow you and doeas lots of mistakes!!!!!!)!
Musicadivina1969 2 years ago
Yes- your son is awesome. I have played this piece and I love listening to this! It is Great!
ilovemusic185 2 years ago
Nice tone that's the first thing that really impresses me. and cudos on the memorization!! I hate memorizing. I think that this is a good speed for a flute player of this age because everything is super clean. Speed will come with just letting it sit on the fingers a bit longer. Keep up the wonderful work I look forward to hearing about you in the future : )
BrandonLeP 2 years ago
Quite beautiful
It would be better if interpreted faster.
iamwjy 2 years ago
For a 15-year-old that's very impressive. My advice: it sounds like something from Balamory; i think the pace needs to be picked up a bit. But the tone and the articulation was lovely.
rohypnol55 2 years ago
YEAH! ...and nice hair
Cazzabubbelo 3 years ago
Very good tone!
FunHouseMirrorImage 3 years ago
too slow
zwiker753 3 years ago
This kid is awesome! Although there are minor mistakes here and there, the tone is great and he did not let the mistakes stop him. As a flute playing music major I can honestly say this kid has a future in music.
Brunoishot 3 years ago
Wow i'm working on this peice right now, and this has really inspired me to keep working, because it can sound alot better that it does when i play it! It's really hard. Good job!!!
randomisbest14 3 years ago
Your son did a remarkable job! You should be very proud. If been playing since I was 13 and I couldn't do that at 15! He is well beyond what most flutists could do at that age in a live performance. Listening to him inspired me to pull this piece out of my closet and revisit it. Maybe I'll post one of my practive sessions on it and send it to you. Keep up the good work!
irisgraciela 3 years ago
my god... i started at 13 and now 17 and still can't play it perfectly
NicaFlute 2 years ago
really well played, so few mistakes, you can be pround!
amicka75 3 years ago
Your page makes me wish I spoke French! Thank you so much for the positive comment ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
if there is anything you want me to traduce it would be a pleasure!
amicka75 3 years ago
not traduce.. translate sorry ahah.. french..
amicka75 3 years ago
Wow. Incredible. You never cease to amaze me, Kyle :]
mollyphloot07 3 years ago
Nicely done! I've read many comments about the mistakes found in this and other performances... can a live performance without mistakes really express humanity and feeling? Oh well. Great job!
wrightklaw 3 years ago 2
Thank you very much for the positive comment and understanding!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
Hello Mom of the remarkable young man who played this piece. I came across this video when I was searching for Godard's music. Can I ask where you purchased the music? I would love to learn this. I'm not in US or UK, so I might need to order this somewhat, if you could help give a clue on where to obtain this music.
magesheep 3 years ago
Greetings! If you're not in the US or UK, I can't tell you where to purchase this. Sorry! We purchased this years ago on-line. The book is "The French Influence Book 2" published by Kevin Mayhew. The full title of the piece is "Suite de Trois Morceaux, Op. 116" by Benjamin Godard. There are 3 movements: 1. Allegretto; 2. Idylle; and 3. Valse. You can surely locate this piece on-line - even if it's from another publisher. Good luck - and thank you!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I'm playing this piece right now for school and was looking for an example. This was a great example, your playing was gorgeous, I loved listening to it. Great job, only a few mistakes... which everyone makes mistakes, so who cares right? Keep up the excellent work!
goheenh 3 years ago
Kyle really enjoys this piece, too, and he appreciates your encouraging comment. Thank you!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
This is great! Your tone is beautiful, and you have very good technique too.
Keep up the good work.
kristin1992flute 3 years ago
Thank you for the positive comment!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I thought it was very well-played, especially for a someone so young. I'd like to know what the credentials are of some of the people who had the harshest criticisms- usually those types of comments come from people who don't think very highly of themselves.
bethanynoelle24 3 years ago
Thank you! Here, at YouTube, everyone's a critic. No credentials are required. It's a chance we take when we upload the video's ... Those who feel very strongly about an issue - as Bekhbo does about movement=expressiveness - would like to 'convert' those of us with the opposite belief. In Bekhbo's case, I do believe their comments are a sincere effort to help my son become a better performer - but they are beating a dead horse ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
AHAhahahahaaaa... I'm laughing because of how true that last line was.
darkpalad777 3 years ago
But i think to he will be more expressiv naturally.
Bekhbo 3 years ago
I like the way he plays the flute, though there isn't much movement, it must be because he is nervous. I get tense too when i am at a concert with a great piece of music. until you get used to it theres nothing to do about it--'I dunno if you notice but you are holding the flute too low. i am sure if you correct this posture you'll get a better sound, though it is already very good sound ;)
Nice job!
FlaXenomorph 3 years ago
The Mom here ...
You are correct when saying that he is nervous. He played this here, locally, so he knew nearly everyone in the audience (he usually - but not always - finds it more difficult to play for people he knows). He does relax A LITTLE after playing some, but rarely feels entirely comfortable on stage (though he does love to play)...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
While I've mentioned the same thing about the way he holds his flute, I think it's a non-issue until his teacher brings it up. I might mention it to her when I see her next ...
Thank you for your very helpful advice!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
And when you play, you don't move, it's important to move while you are playing, you are like a statue... but you are alive...
Bekhbo 3 years ago
The Mom here ...
Kyle is in Las Vegas right now - WORKING, believe it or not (not music related) - so I'll take the liberty of answering ...
Kyle has received much criticism here at YouTube about his lack of movement. He is aware that he has movement issues, but is convinced that he will acquire that portion of musical expression naturally. Knowing him as I do, I have to agree. A lot of it is learning to relax ...
Thank you for the very constructive criticism. You are quite helpful!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
But a bit faster, only a little bit faster...
Bekhbo 3 years ago
But i think you must play faster, because it's a waltz ;)
Have you heard the Galway's interpretation?
It's important that the game is slight, that's why you must play faster.
Bekhbo 3 years ago
he doesn't move enough while he is playing... but about mistakes, it's not so true, he is good.
Bekhbo 3 years ago
I have admitted that I don't move much so - point taken. The mistakes part, well, I hear them and know they're there. I'm happy you liked the music, though. Thank you!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I have ever played this music, of course they're mistakes, but not so big and so much !
But you could play faster...
Bekhbo 3 years ago
I could play faster - but it's a waltz. I didn't want it to lose that waltz-y rhythm! It's okay, though. I probably coulda played it at least a little faster. Thanks again!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
its kinda slow
kevalenoxx 3 years ago
Uh. Okay ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
you have no energy your just playing whats on the page instead of making it your own...
kevalenoxx 3 years ago
While I agree that a piece can be tweaked here and there to "make it your own," many times I prefer to simply play a piece as it's written. I'm 15, dude! I'm not a professional and don't feel comfortable taking liberties with these great, classical, pieces. I prefer to stay true to how the composer intended it to sound. I have no desire to cause Mr. Godard to role over in his grave! I do hear ya, though, and might feel more tweak-worthy some time in the future - but I doubt it ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
And your excuse is because your only 15...being 15 has nothing to do with being expressive...umm yeah try working on the Henri Dutilleux sonatina at 14...I see in your video description that you have some type of excuse stop with those there not going to do anything for you with you start auditioning for schools.
kevalenoxx 3 years ago
Okay. My ideas are different from yours, but that doesn't make them wrong -- just different. I am not threatened by your hostility or your need to turn this into a contest, though it is perplexing -- as is your last sentence. I have no ulterior motive. I like to share information when I can & appreciate advice when it is given with good intention. When commenting, I prefer to focus on what is good & believe that, no matter how minute, there is something positive to say about every performance...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I completely agree with you that a flutist's job is to express music through the instrument itself not through body movements. Indeed, we are not dancers!!! It is extremely disturbing to watch flutists moving all over the place. The body movement really interrupts the music. The British Flutist William Bennett does not move much when he plays, but his playing is simply gorgeous. So is the famous flute method book author Trevor Wye! Good for you!
dolceflutist 3 years ago
I agree that body movement can disrupt the music and the tone (especially moving the feet!), but trying to stay still can also tense the muscles and hinder one's ability to play as well. If said movements aren't exaggerated and don't disrupt the music, why try to stop them?
BlueMoonPiper 3 years ago
The comment about the body movement is to reply one viewer's comment about the performer should "move more". I disagree. There is nothing wrong if the performer's body movement is not so visible as long as it is not being done with tension. Very often "less is more". I never imply that one should be rigid. William Bennett and Trevor Wye never seem rigid when they play (they are both great). They just don't move so much as many amateur players. Never stiff! But, never exaggerated either!
dolceflutist 3 years ago
I'm sure that BlueMoonPiper just misunderstood. You are very diplomatic in your reply and argue a good case. As for the body movement issue, dolceflutist, we are in complete agreement. Thank you - I'm with you!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I do believe that NATURAL movement is very acceptable. However, many flutists I've seen look very unnatural in their movements. Though it doesn't looked forced, per se, it DOES look like they're having a seizure or something. While it might be totally "natural" for an individual to move around a lot, if it looks retarded, they should tone it down. Instead, it seems as if it's encouraged. I prefer to smile and enjoy a performance - but all out laughter would be inappropriate.
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
Your comment is really stupid.
If a musician must move, it must show how we are expressive, we are not a machine.
All the great musician move, conductors to !
And the british fultist William Bennett is unknown... whereas Rampal, Moyse, Galway, Taffanel, LLoyd, Pahud, Grafenauer, Marion... are famous !
Bekhbo 3 years ago
Naturally body movements are acceptable; however, excessive movements cause interruption of the air stream.Especially when it comes to technical challenging passages, most famous flutists keep very still. All of above is based on fact, not a matter of opinions.
dolceflutist 3 years ago
You appeared to be not too familiar with some of famous British flutists; you probably don't know who Geoffrey Gilbert was either. Most of the famous British flute players during that period of time studied with Geoffrey Gilbert. He taught Sir. James Galway, Peter Lloyd, Trevor Wye, William Bennett and many other phenomenal flutists. Unfortunately, he passed away, otherwise, you maybe able to hear what he had to say about body movements. William Bennett got famous event before Galway did.
dolceflutist 3 years ago
Bekhbo obviously feels very strongly about the movement issue - as do I. What is considered 'natural' movement to one individual can be quite the opposite to another. The fact is: My son doesn't feel comfortable with being demonstrably expressive. He prefers, and it is most natural for HIM, to convey expressiveness through the music. He allows the music to speak for itself ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
Exactly! I completely agree with you.
dolceflutist 3 years ago
I agree. Although I believe that motion can help, it often takes over and the performer worries more about how he looks on stage then how he plays...
It is all upto the musician. What matters is what one hears when he closes his eyes
markteplitsky 3 years ago
and I also think that movement for this piece is inappropriate either way, as this movement is so technically challenging that a jerk sligthly to strong will disrupt iliveinbfe well trained fingers
markteplitsky 3 years ago
Exactly! If I *had* moved around a ton I would have screwed up ROYALLY. Thank you for saying that!
When you're concerning yourself with how you look (more than how you sound), then the musicality of the piece suffers. I'd rather sound great and be technically sound than be prancing about on stage and sound like crap. A personal preference, maybe? :D
Thank you, Mark! You comments were very well put!
FluteStud 3 years ago
By the way, putting down other peoples' opinions when they differ from your does not say much about the person. What do you think?
dolceflutist 3 years ago
The Mom here ...
I have seen Galway and Pahud perform here on YouTube. Yes, you are right - they DO move. And, yes, I am also right - their movements are minimal. I do not believe that my comment was either stupid or incorrect. It is an OPINION - no more, no less. I believe that we should simply agree to disagree at this point, Bekhbo ...
I do apologize, however, if I've offended you in some way as your comment possesses an air of defensiveness. That was not my intention at all ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
What a beautiful tone! And no music - all memorized. So impressive.
Best wishes!
mirasmom 3 years ago
The memorization is purely unintentional. I play the piece (or pieces) for a while and they get stuck in my head. What I do like about it is that, once I've got the piece under my fingers, I can finesse it, you know? I can concentrate on doing it justice - making it as good as I can. Thank you for the wonderful comment!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
I do the same thing XD People wonder how on earth i can memorise everything, but i don't intend to, infact if i intend to memories something i find it harder to do so. I just remember things lol.
Nice playing, i love this piece! Really well played.
What flute do you play on?
mishyxx 3 years ago
Thank you - I really like this piece, too! It's very fun to play. This was played on a Haynes handmade. The headjoint has a gold riser. I'm really happy to know that I'm not the only memorization "freak" out there. People ask me about that A LOT! They think I concentrate on the memorization part a heck of a lot more than I do - hours and hours versus, like, ZERO hours. I don't think about it at all. Like you, it just HAPPENS. Thanks again!
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
That was you talking in the beginning!!! I didn't realize it until i showed this to my brother and he asked who was talking so bam, mystery solved.
darkpalad777 4 years ago
The Mom here ... Yes! That was him. Lots of people are pretty freaked out when he speaks. I think it surprises them that he has such a deep voice ...
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
ROTFLMAO.... I'm sorry i couldn't resist.
darkpalad777 4 years ago
Wow, this guy is really funny looking! He's dressed like a munkey, too. And the long hair? What a weirdo. . .
:D
FluteStud 4 years ago
Okay, smart-ass. Sent you a message. Read it! ;-D
iliveinbfe 3 years ago
it's better now! You still are not moving!!
Where do you live? Who's your teacher..
asianinvasionduo 4 years ago
Like I said, I prefer to express myself through the music I play - I'm a flutist, not a dancer. Though I agree that more movement can be incorporated into my playing, you will NEVER see me prancing and dancing up on stage. It's just not ME, you know? Oh! I live in the Northwestern U.S. Sorry, but I'm not comfortable telling you my teacher's name without her permission (and she's in Detroit right now). Thanks for the comment!
iliveinbfe 4 years ago
That was great. I caught only a few small mistakes but on the whole it was beautiful. I love the style of the song itself it was...inquisitive, intricate, and innocent. What kind of flute is that?
darkpalad777 4 years ago
I really enjoy this piece. I'd done the Allegretto, like, three years ago and have been wanting to do this one ever since.
My flute is a Haynes solid silver hand-made model with solid silver headjoint and gold riser, in-line G, etc. Pretty much no frills. I received a VERY generous endowment last summer, to be used specifically for a new instrument. There is NO WAY we'd been able to afford this on our own so I am forever grateful to my anonymous benefactor for this AWESOME flute!
iliveinbfe 4 years ago
HOW did you manage to get a free flute????!!//// and SUCH a nice one??!
rampalino 4 years ago
It's a long story! In a nutshell: I was very, very, VERY fortunate.
iliveinbfe 4 years ago
Yes, there were a few, but this is SUPERB. A thrilling performance. I shall treasure it.
paulbrd 4 years ago
Thank you so very much for your generous comment.
iliveinbfe 4 years ago