L. Berkeley. Sonatina for Recorder or Flute

A lovely piece which i haven't yet perfected. Feel free to comment and rate :)
The first time played is with a Pearl flute. Second time is with a Sankyo. Let me know which flute sounds better!! :) Both recordings on this video.

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• Berkeley
• flute
• recorder
• classical
• music
• sonatina

[pyrioni]

Wow,.you progressed so much in Purcell, nice playing and great stamina! You played very well on both flutes, I agree with Jemtheflute, it's the player not the flute. I can't tell much difference, both are good professional flutes. I never played Pearl before, but I am regretting my Sankyo, but that is just my experience.

[mmcoopstar]

@pyrioni

Thanks so much for all your help. It has really helped. Your a true flute friend :) xx

[Jemtheflute]

Well played! Not my kind of music, mind - can't say I like all that thumpy-clangy piano! Flute line isn't bad.

You sound like you on both flutes (usual story - it's not the kit, it's the player). I can't really tell much difference between them - it'd be interesting to inter-cut the performances and see if the instrument changes showed!

If you insist on a choice, I think (tonight) I marginally prefer the Sankyo - but that could be because you were better warmed up if you recorded 2nd on it?

[mmcoopstar]

@Jemtheflute

Thank you for your message :) It's funny coz i really like the piano part in this piece..hehe:) it's energetic and very lively but your right it does come accross very clumpy in this video. It's a backing track i found off some website. Plus the sound isn't to great on youtube. Anyway how are you doing?? I'm not on here much these days as im always so busy at school but it's easter hols now so im back for a bit. I will DEF check out your new videos, sounds very interesting :)

[shinka1911]

Fantastic!

A Beautiful Piece.

[mmcoopstar]

@shinka1911

Thanks so much :) Yes it is a beautiful piece. Take care and thanks again :)

[KerryLendi]

I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. You've done quite well. Intonation is a little bit of an issue but I SERIOUSLY wish I had been a fraction as good as you are now when I was your age. Just keep up the good work and you'll go far. Bravo!

[pyrioni]

@houtblazer I know I know, but when skill reached a certain point, instruments come next ;)

[houtblazer]

@pyrioni Well, you know kust as well as I do that the player is most important of all. :)

[pyrioni]

@houtblazer This year's Kobe international winner used Pearl ;)

[houtblazer]

Hi, I would say that Sankyo could be an option if want to go in orchestral work. However, uf you are into solo playing or smaller groups I think Sankyo' sound is over the top. It' to frantic, if you know what I mean. Pearl on the other hand semmes a bit liveless to me, although more intemit than Sankyo. You might wsnt to try Brannen Brothers (which I play now), Haynes or Powell.

[lavkod1]

Both Versions sound great.

In my opinion, the articulation sound a little bit clearer on the sankyo. Also the tone is very rich on the second one.

I play a sankyo too, and I like it a lot. Let us know which one you'll choose :D

[AbrahamSmith102093]

Personally. I like the Pearl over the Sankyo. I don't have a bias. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. I thought your sound was a tad bit sweeter, and a little more crisp. You had cleaner attack as well. On the Sankyo, your sound was well projected, clean technique, and warmer(that could also be because you were more warmed up when you played this on the Sankyo).

[Koyko200]

I like the Pearl better. That's just my choice.