Notes On Flute : Helen McGarr plays Concertino by Chaminade

[dgdhqgdyukqud]

@Kaaate0425 Yeah, I am jealous too :)

[dgdhqgdyukqud]

@worldwidevitamin send her some and she's gonna fulfill your favour and she's going to play more concertos, sonatas for you on youtube.

[schoolnerd100]

what are te notes for the beginig

[jazzflutist]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm wondering, when you put air through the embouchure - do you imagine blowing to the left, or to the right (down the tube)? Strange question, but people seem to imagine it differently. You're a very "intelligent" player, lovely interpretations.

[kiwibosch]

this is the best version of this song i have ever heard. i listen to this over and over again. what kind of flute do you have?

[Mi3ka3ay3la]

@kiwibosch -*. This video is very nice, but you should look at Emma playing this. She was 7, and absolutely amazziing!!!!! Best ever, other than James Gallaway...... (: (: This one is still good, though.... Nice Job @emcgarr....

[Sazzarx]

@Mi3ka3ay3la Yes, for a seven year old, she is very good. But this recording is fantastic as Helen is old enough to breath correctly. Her performance is much more polished and musical. Go Helen! :D

[Mi3ka3ay3la]

@Sazzarx Emma is better!! Helen is still good, though!(:

[PeanutButterJelly882]

i really like this song And the way u play it. is it hard? i play the flute to and want to play it but i dont know if im good enough

[ligiat96]

you are extraordinar@ great!

[syrinx5946]

this is just beautiful! the way you do all stringendo parts and ad libitum parts... you have a great feeling for music!

[jen0989]

Why do people always have to pick out the mistakes and ignore the million reasons why this is amazing?

[Iwannabubbletube]

@jen0989 you're 100% right, but just to be fair to randomqazplm, there are a lot of breath marks marked in the actual music that are kind of stupid imo ;)

[stephzimm]

i like your style girl!!! you're awesome! I love the little lifts you do in the beginning and whereever the theme comes in. it makes a simple melody that much more beautiful and phrased.

[Faerie13Flute]

-sighs- Damn it. I want to be able to play this well. Hmm, practice would help, lol. I've gotten lazy. =/ Anyway, fantastic job.

[1737ff]

you have a beatiful tone and clarity.

Keep up the good work- I noticed you skipped some of the cadence-am l right?l still feel you did a great job im just starting to play the flute in my forties giving it up for almost 25 years ago

[nellieou]

Ohhh. I was looking forward to hearing the cadenza. I'll look for your performance to hear it. Nice job! I played this junior year of high school and worked a long time on it. Brings back memories!

[fourthgrademustang]

does anybody know what measures letters c, g, and j are in the southern edition of this piece?

[richardulmann]

can u send me this part?

[SweetSincerity777]

when i said freshman..i meant college! XD

[SweetSincerity777]

i second that! but besides that...very nice! i hope that i can play this well by the middle of my freshman year! bahaha!

[emcgarr]

haha yeah thanks haha

[rubenflautista281]

toka mu bien

[AwbreeTaylor]

do you know what A flat is?

above the staff?

[lifeinretrospect]

Isn't it 23 pinky and thumb?

Agh, I can't remember. That is my downfall.

[SweetSincerity777]

no thumb or else that would be a D above the staff but yes 2, 3, and pinky

[negrito76014]

great technique

[flutegirl20103]

your tone isnt the best.

its really muffled and not pure.

and your vebrato sounds really fake.

make it more natural sounding.

nice low reg. though.

good luck.

[jessmford]

im not going to thumb-down you but i disagree with you. i think her vibratoes are vigorous and lively and in places delicate.. and i think it's just the recorder in this video because if you go to her website and listen to proper recording of her playing it sounds much clean and pure.

[MercifulMe]

you're judging someones tone and "VEBRATO"(spelled vibrato) on youtube? Youtube always degrades the quality of videos it hosts so they don't take 5 years to load. And for someone who's closest relating video to flute is titled "My vagina", you may reconsider criticizing others.

[micaeldourado]

looooooooool, do you understand anything about playing the flute? her vebrato's beautiful and her tone's awesome. shut the hell up, envy's such an ugly thing.

[HOD72]

Nice job! Have you thought about getting some nice equiptment to record your sound? What your presently using does not do justice to what I think you really sound like.

[MrSexyBryan]

Hellen, why you pass the solo of the lunga?

[Fluter818]

Great job with this piece!! I am trying to find this piece online to order it, I would like to play this piece this semester for my lessons... know any websites that sell this piece?

[jessmford]

why don't you buy flute music by french composers? its got most of gaubert's score, faure's fantaisie and this piece.

[mvs908]

I have it and it is AMAZING.

[Phoenixbird27]

well done Helen, I jsut saw your video with the orchestra too, this really is fabulous. Just thought I'd let you know that on James Galway's website he has just posted videos from his master class is Switzerland and he gave a 50 min lesson on the chaminade so you might want to check it out, I found it really useful :-) Good luck with your future studies!

[jessmford]

pretty.. but it would've been better if you had used better recording device.. but that was REALLY REALLY good..

[1737ff]

whats your secret for trilling so fast.

I used to study flute over 20 years ago.

Today lm playing again.enjowyed your playing.

the only problem is that you have to emote with your body. Great job

[emcgarr]

i dont have a secret, my fingers have always just been fast.

[emcar89]

Wow you are a really amazing musician and you're really hot, too.

[kristin1992flute]

*perform

[kristin1992flute]

Hi Helen!

Just wonder if you use to play by memory when you preform?

[jennyiron2]

did you plug the G hole? I can see your finger is not covering the G hole at all.

[LightningBug73]

Hello Helen,

I first learned about you on my local PBS station. You are unbelievably talented and hope you persue a career in performance. I've enjoyed watching and listening to all your videos. Thanks for taking the time to place them here.

[woodwindist14]

Wow Helen, you really are a great flutist! I'm playing this for my solo this year and I'm using your video as a guide. You're amazing! Keep up the great fluting. :)

[LaurenEmm14]

AMAZING! This is SO good. Beyond good. This song is REALLY hard, and to warm up with it... WOW. That's pretty darn amazing.

[cjflutie2000]

Wow...I really wish this were a better recording cause that was awesome! I'm trying to play this and there is no way I can play it like that. And people tell me I'm good. HA! Maybe for my level....which seems way below yours. Keep playing! You have a brilliant tone!

[yatwan]

you are great. you inspire me a lot. thank you. you would become a great flutist. thank God

[pennsylvaniaflutist]

Helen, I just stumbled across your website. Absolutely amazing! I'm so glad you found the flute at such a young age. You certainly are going to be famous someday, and I'll say, "I remember that girl when she was only a teenager!" I'll be back often to see your updates.

[RainbowSeizures]

Ahh! Nevermind, I see you play a Miyazawa... haha~

[RainbowSeizures]

Haha I liked the face you made at like 1:45, anyways that was absolutely gorgeous, I love your tone! I just heard my teacher play this at her graduate recital and had to look it up, it's such a lovely piece. =] So what kind of flute do you use? It has a really vibrant sound...

[ElisaAvari82]

Girl..keep on playing. Your great. I've been playing for about 13 yrs. I love seeing young ppl with such talent.

[Funkenhm]

why do ppl feel the need to comment about things like pitch problems and incorrect phraseing? This girl looks no older than 17 and is amazing! Im in university for music and she sounds better than most of the flute majors! Why not just appreciate how good she sounds!

[flutegrl1]

Very well done! I also play this piece! some things u might want to consider might be places where u are breathing and some articulation about half way down the first page after the second set of 6ths and 7th after u land on the b natural. Over all very well! how long have u been playing?

[leroyosmon]

Very nice job. I conducted this last year here in Mexico with a young flutist in a band transcription. If you ever perform with just orchestra winds you might look at my Concerto for Flute, Winds and Percussion (NOT band but orchestra winds). I have enjoyed your performances on YouTube. You have a great future! Where are you going to school after high school?

[emcgarr]

Oh I skipped the cadenza because I was just rehearsing with my pianist right before a performance and we didn't have time.

[deathbynerds]

Some of the phrases bothered me.. short, as well as having chopped releases whenever you'd breathe. Might just be my preference, but tapering seems more pleasing to me when ending a phrase to breathe.. just my opinion, though! I loved your video either way :)

[tigerlilly66]

Your Creator has blessed you with a talent that you should develop and use for His glory! You play beautifully for someone of your tender age...keep it up and make the most of your opportunity.

[that1chick36]

that was amazing, but you really need a new camera.

[AkatsukiDeidaraGirl1]

that was really good. how long have you been playing???

[emcgarr]

I have been playing for ten years!

[naruto666123]

really?! Wow...I've only been playing for three years...lol

[hollisterae12]

You play A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Your tone is really great. I wish I could play as great as you did! What grade is that? thanks. INCREDIBLE job!

[201102108]

Are you supposed swallow your tone so much in the beginning? I do this too when I play this piece and I don't know if its correct.

[OrneryJim]

Oh yeah and nice vid, I HATE THE CAMERA but nice.. Flutist power!

[OrneryJim]

UUGH Why does nobody memorize this piece?

[emcgarr]

I have this piece memorized. I was just practicing with my pianist and I just used the music because I wasn't performing it.

[xallthatJAZZ]

how old, are you, if you dont' mind? youre amazing.

[emcgarr]

Thanks!! I'm sixteen.

[Flutegirl2009]

You are really good! I'm Playing this peice for a solo ensomble contest in Febuary. How did your tone that good?

[emcgarr]

Well, I get my tone by rolling out my flute a little more and opening up the inside of my mouth. Don't tighten up because that wil make your tone quiet and unable to project well. It will also make it so you're out of tune and your low notes wont come out really well. While I play I just imagine i have an apple in my mouth for some reason, just to help me loosen up. It helps a lot! :)

[emcgarr]

Oh yeah I forgot to put that with me I dont completely loosen my whole mouth, I keep my lips frimer but loosen up the inside of my mouth and open up my throat. Sorry if I'm confusing! haha

[Flutegirl2009]

Haha. I followed you ok. I always forget to open the back of my mouth :/. My teacher said to act like you are yawning then close your lips. But I like your analogy better because you cant swallow an apple. :)

Thanks alot!

[18yay]

Amazing!!! I'm also playing that for the NFA competition....but it's not quite up to that level yet.

How much do you practice a day??

[emcgarr]

Hey! I practice 1 hour a day. I don't really like to practice, but it takes practice to get good.

[18yay]

Amazing!!! I'm also playing that for the NFA competition....but it's not quite up to that level yet.

How much do you practice a day??

[TopJimmyWinn]

Your So talented And lovely!

[narutoxichigo]

P.S How long have you been playing?

[boomerutah]

I started when I was six years old. I'm sixteen now.

[narutoxichigo]

I've been playing for 3 years and I know how hard it must have beem to learn this piece. Especially when I saw the music. Keep up the good work:)

[LilMissLaura95]

Great job! I read about your great talent in my Brio magazine and I was inspired, as I play the flute also. I really enjoy your music. I would really wish to be as great as you some day. Any tips for as to being such a great musician?

[emcgarr]

Thanks very much for your comments. Just like anything worthwhile, it takes practice every day. I also have my mom who is a great coach and motivator and my teacher, Laurel Maurer. It takes a team!

[LilMissLaura95]

After I watched the video about 50 million times, I went and got the music. The music is definatly challenging at sections, especially for a 7th grader. I truly appreciate your music, post some more!

[goofydork]

wow. how long did it take you to finish learning this piece?

[emcgarr]

It takes about a month to get it nailed to where it is presentable. My teacher gives me weekly tips and suggestions that I implement. I love to listen to the piece played by others as well so I can hear how it should and could be expressed.

[hellome423]

OOOOO me too, who do you listen to?

I like to listen to james Galway, Susan Milan, to me those are the best recordings of Concertino!

[jprosales92]

Perfect!!!!

[milanteh]

Great playing!

[gerardomaldito]

exelente!!

[emusicguitar]

this is great! i bet that took alot of practice, lol, i have just started to learn this and havent got past the first 4 lines yet :). your tone is phenominal, i bet pretty much every young flute player(like me) thhat has watched this has made it their ambition to play this! hope your performance went well, em x

[Faerie13Flute]

I agree!I've only been playing fr 2 1/3 years;my family and flute tutor and band director and several flutists say I'm great(modest right?)but i always deny them, because of people like helen.i know i want to be able to play like this!

[jazzflutist]

Absolutely lovely. Well done Helen. Sometimes the best performances come out in "practice" (rather than "performance"). You have a nice "groove" happening too (the jazz term for the way you make the piece come alive and "move" along - more than just rhythm.

[hnmaverick]

me gusta tu sonido solo cuida un poco las frases las estas cortando con las respiraciones te Felicito

[rthies1]

You are amazing!!

I have been playing for seven years & not as good as you are.

I love your tone especially in the lower register. I hope you did well on this at the performance. Lovely piece!

[AnnikaBellot]

wow ur tone is incredible, i love your rendition!

[mason104]

Wow! I really liked that. Thanks.

[tchmuzik]

Helen... you are a classic... I cannot help to think you make precious expressions... A true musician, too! Thank you for sharing!

C

[flutegal88]

you sound pretty good. I played that peice for my jury, and had about 3 months to learn it, and not have any mistakes. Good job

[Bencio91]

congratulations, you sound magnificent!

[bairs93]

Congratulations, very good!

[marvinflute1]

Yea Miyazawa's are pretty good flutes I have a Miyazawa PA-402 and an Altus 1107

[marvinflute1]

What Brand and Model flute do you play? This is a very challenging piece I should know because i played it my self. Bravo!

[emcgarr]

Thank you very much for your comment. I play a Miyazawa (model: Boston Classic)

[Dorkmeister9988]

Sounds great, but did you skip the cadence? What happened?

[emcgarr]

I was just doing a quick rehearsal before a performance, and so I skipped it for time's sake.

[lrodor]

Brava!!

[ay0302]

how long have you worked on this piece? You sound magnificent!

[lietzen]

Hi Kelandjen; this sounds so great that I think we do not have to wait long to buy a perfect CD or DVD from her ;-)

right?

[finessefluteecole]

Congrats on an excellent performance Helen.

I have seen very few youth (I myself am 16) play the Chaminade well - let alone do it with a great sense of musicality and sense of understanding of making this piece a for piano and flute - not just flute and piano.

I wish you much sucess in your career (Are you going into flute performance) an oh your tone is so beautiful like dew on a rose on a hot summer day - fresh, clean, weet and smooth! :)

[cleoflyer32]

beautiful playing for your age! I do have one pet peeve though. That flute looks like it has an offset g, which is fine. But from watching the video it looks like you have a plug(your finger didn't cover the hole at all)! You are good enough that you could get rid of it! You also need to loosen up a little on your high notes, they sound just a bit strained. Your low notes however are absolutely stunning. Keep up the good work... as long as you love it. Good luck in the future!

[aurelai]

some wonderful technical ability there. sometimes you an your accompanist were not together, some communication (eye contact an movement) can help that. was very stylistic too! great job. tone is kinda blah but im gussing thats the vid recorder lol. the french music book has some great peices in it. i like the ganne an taffanel :D

[nestorital]

merci! très beau!

magnifique!

[dazorama]

Hi Just wanted to say, loved the video! from a fellow McGarr from Ireland! Just thought I would type in my surname to see if anything came up and found this video! it would appear that the with the Surname comes musical talent! I play guitar!

[emcgarr]

Thanks very much for your comment. This is Helen's dad, and I'm a guitar guy myself! If you're ever visiting Utah, come look us up. Mi casa es su casa!

[dazorama]

Hello Mr McGarr, Thanks for ur message and kind offer! having checked I see McGarr surname is all over the US, there are only about 10 McGarr families in Ireland as many emigrated to the states in the 1800's. The surname in irish is MacAnGheairr which means "son of short". Unusual that I am the baby of 4 boys and I am 6'7" tall. Would be really nice to speak to some McGarr's in the states so msg me if you would like to chat sometime and I can give u my email. Take Care

Darren

[emcgarr]

My great great grandfather David McGarr arrived in the US in 1850 with his wife and 6 children. I would love to chat with you sometime. You can reach me at boomerutah at mac dot com. And I am very serious, if you ever would like to visit, you have a free place to stay! We've got plenty of room, and are situated right at the base of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

[TrashIncoparated]

wow that is some amazing flute playing i hope i can get as good as that some day (i started a couple of weeks ago)

[rebflute]

Very nice play..

Hope your performance went well.:-)

Agree with previous comment..

However it was good to have seen a bit a your technique, embouchure, etc. It must be difficult to the performer as well..:-)

[kelandjen]

It's so obvious that Helen is a very talented player. However, the quality of recording is a bit frustrating - makes it difficult to enjoy the videos. Maybe it would be better if the person with the video camera (I assume that's what was used) would stand back and in a position to view Helen and the pianist at once. I think the sound is less distorted when the camera is not so much in the flute stand. Just my two pence. I would really like to hear how she really sounds.

[emcgarr]

You are right. My dad recorded it because he had just purchased a new tiny digital camera, and was very close. He was just experimenting with it. He said it is "clipping" the sound and makes the quality of the recording pretty bad. We will do a better job. If any of you would like to hear/have some better recordings, send my dad an email at boomerutah at mac dot com and he'll send them to you.

Thanks, Helen