Notes On Flute : Helen McGarr Plays Chaminade

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A better quality video of Helen practicing Chaminade. She's got a nasty sore throat, but managed to get through it. (www.helenmcgarr.com)

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[FenAllo1]

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

[emcgarr]

Thank you!

[teddiesneedsomelove]

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! =)

[emcgarr]

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.

[dasteufelhund]

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.

[emcgarr]

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.

[Alexstewart88]

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! :)

[thebarbartor]

brilliant

[nancizh]

you're amazing :)

[dadasopher]

you're an awesome musician 

[purrusco]

tengo la boca tan abierta que me cabria un melon

[remnantpark]

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 ;)

[rafaelgma]

muito bonito som parabéns seus graves dão inveja adorei bravo! bravo !!!!!

[ForexCoachingPros]

Helen uses a Miyazawa Boston Classic. Thanks for the kind words.

[MatthewTVStation]

This is beautiful! What flute do you use?

[yogarajahn]

u r awesome!!

[bubbles10291]

u should hear me play my flute im the best in my hole class