Rhonda Larson performs her flute solo, "Be Still My Soul"

Grammy winner Rhonda Larson performing her original music

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[Ffreak08]

i was just wondering what kind of headjoint do you play on? do you own several? I just ordered a pearl elegante flute and I also ordered a calore headjoint to go with it...still waiting on the flute. I love how sweet your sound is.

[WoodNymphMusic]

@Ffreak08

hello "Ffreak08"--I play on a Miguel Arista headjoint, I own two of them, both silver, but one w/gold chimney, and one w/silver chimney. LOVE them. I also love my Pearl solid gold headjoint, so I switch around a bit to keep things interesting! All the best, Rhonda

[Bandman630]

Just wondering why do you make your pinky do all that work?

[WoodNymphMusic]

@Bandman630

You cracked me up with laughter....So TRUE that I have a pinky thing. Though I train during practice to keep it in line, try as I might, it goes off on it's own in performance. The truth is, I would have to really crimp my wrist and fingers more to keep this baby still, so though I train for obedience, I usually get what works, hand-wise... My sincere apologies for distracting you, I mean that! Rhonda

[WoodNymphMusic]

Hello 'forgetthedifference',

The grade for the piece? Perhaps an A minus? (Just kidding!)

As I wrote it myself, I don't know how to grade it, but it is very challenging! The trick is to not make it sound as difficult as it is...The vocal/flute part alone took me several years before it was ready for the stage...And the body of the piece is challenging in getting the melody to 'shine' above the harmony notes---lots of beloved practice, that is all I can say.

Thanks for writing. Rhonda Larson

[amorale28]

Fierce



[DivingFlute]

@WoodNymphMusic

It's awesome you wrote this pece by yourself and i really want to play it, but i'm afraid i won't be able not to make it sound difficult, i will be able to play it anyhow, haha

still, you give me hope by saying it took you too a long time until you could play it this good, haha ;)

thanks for sharing your awesome videos!

~DivingFlute

[MarkOctavarium]

Bellissimo! Wonderful!!! i love this!

[deathstarsBlitzkreig]

I have never in my LIFE heard a good flute ((what do you expect from Arkansas?)) and you are the handsdown best flute i have ever heard....EVER <3

[moonysgurl123]

How I wish I could play like this. So beautiful :) And original music...it is amazing. Love it!

[cancholax]

Hi Rhonda! Love this so much! I have been working on doing this singing/playing for a while. It's challenging and fun. Oh and you look very much like Marcella! I used to work for her. Thanks for this very nice.

[Ffreak08]

Hey Rhonda this is one of my absolute fav pieces that Ive heard you play...i recorded myself on here and wanted to know what you think of it? Although i do have the sing and play music part, I didn't include it in my recording.

[PridefulPassion]

Veeeeery Mysterious and very Mystic. Absolutely Beautiful.