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by lhampton
Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Fantaisie- Faure
Replies: 12
Views: 23229

I'm playing this for solo festival too!
all I can recommend is extra work on double tonguing...the allegro movement really shines when you can flawlessly articulate at a quick tempo
by lhampton
Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:04 pm
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Valentine Trills
Replies: 11
Views: 13853

my instructor played it as one of her pieces for a recital. it's a very nice piece.
by lhampton
Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Wish I new more!!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 9573

well I would say yamaha. In the past I have been a firm believer in gemeinhardt but as I advance, a yamaha, I think would have done a much better job.
by lhampton
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: Trouble with High E Naturals
Replies: 17
Views: 37107

well, you might want to try lifting up your right hand pinky finger... hope that helps...somebody's probably posted that already
Leanne
by lhampton
Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:18 pm
Forum: Intermediate and Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Marching
Replies: 21
Views: 1535223

well, I marched with my open-holed flute, because I don't sound very nice on my student flute and it's a piece of poo. but having a student flute to march with DOES come in handy. I remember marching at a half-time show and it was pouring down rain, and I just remember my friend julie bringing her n...
by lhampton
Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:42 pm
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Haynes? Gemeinhardt? Jupiter? Powell?
Replies: 26
Views: 48149

well, I'd keep the pro flute at home and take the intermediate to school. so durability shouldn't be an issue. but, I have switched instructors and I'm improving rapidly so now I'm beginning to wonder whether or not to get one. But, it's an investment, a nice big investment. there are also other thi...
by lhampton
Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:32 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: how many of u guys went to band camp this summer??
Replies: 16
Views: 18651

I went to "the oldest band camp of the south"...dixie band camp, it was cool, robert w.smith came and conducted our band, it was awesome.
by lhampton
Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:12 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: Gemeinhardt or Yamaha?
Replies: 14
Views: 34593

even though I own a gemeinhardt, I would say yamaha. I don't know, but after playing on a yamaha, it just feels like the tone is less stuffy or more crisp, I should say. however, it is all about personal preference...gemeinhardt used to have top of the line beginner and intermediate flutes, but from...
by lhampton
Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:04 pm
Forum: Flute History and Instruments
Topic: CONTRABASS FLUTE
Replies: 16
Views: 25020

oh my goodness :shock: that's extraordinary
by lhampton
Tue Dec 21, 2004 2:29 pm
Forum: Advanced Flute Topics
Topic: Favorite Flute Concertos
Replies: 13
Views: 22191

well, I don't think this post will be much help. but lately I've been listening to khatchatourian's concerto for flute and orchestra, and it is awesome. It sounds exteremely hard though. Melizzard also mentioned Devienne's concerto in E minor and reinecke's sonata in E which are both great pieces.. ...
by lhampton
Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:41 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: Flute vs. Piccolo?
Replies: 10
Views: 18185

oh goodness, I would have cried too!!
by lhampton
Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:41 pm
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: That "Burning" Left Upper Arm
Replies: 13
Views: 24044

ahhhh I get that too! right after marching because the flute HAS to be parallel and I used to get the cramping in my left hand while playing C when I first began. you'll get used to it and eventually it will go away. Just keep practicing and it'll make your muscles stronger! so don't let this minor ...
by lhampton
Sun Sep 05, 2004 8:15 am
Forum: Intermediate Flute Playing Tips and Questions
Topic: Grade 3
Replies: 6
Views: 11453

hmm, you should know your scales G through D flat two ocataves and a, d, g, and c minor, you should be working on phrasing, dynamics, and tonguing. A good grade three solo is Meditation by thais, It gives a lot of room for expression.
by lhampton
Sun Sep 05, 2004 8:08 am
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: What is the point of having a low B foot?
Replies: 18
Views: 91780

I think the B foot makes a big difference. The difference in sound is huge compared to a c foot flute. And having an open-hole flute is good for fake fingerings, giving the flute a darker sound or a brighter sound. And I think open-hole does make a difference in your sound. Mozart's Andante is the o...
by lhampton
Sun Sep 05, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: how to tell a teacher you're moving on..?
Replies: 4
Views: 6345

thanks, you guys helped me out a bunch! I'm still really nervous; but your advice calmed me down. thank you!
Leanne