I have made myself a horrific liar, it seems. :( In fact, if I hadn't
been going through my yahoo names (to make sure they don't go inactive
from disuse) I would have forgotten about this group entirely. I can't
recall, now, why I didn't post the music (though I seem to recall
scanning it.) And I could kick myself, because I was 'this' close to
bringing my flute (and consequently many of my music books) to school
today. If I had, I'd be able to scan some pieces right this moment.

But! I have written a note on my hand, and (God willing) I 'will'
remember this time. Don't give up on me (or the group) yet! Flutes can
be used for so much more than batting tumbleweeds! (Although
that 'does' sound amusing.)

--- In FluteMusicOnline@yahoogroups.com, "Donna K" <joyfulfluter@...>
wrote:

I just learned of this group, and did not know until now that it had
been around a while with no activity. The idea looks good, but there
seems to be no music to get. I am new like you. I guess one uses cyber
flutes to bat away tumble weeds here.
Donna K.

I just learned of this group, and did not know until now that it had
been around a while with no activity. The idea looks good, but there
seems to be no music to get. I am new like you. I guess one uses cyber
flutes to bat away tumble weeds here.
Donna K.
--- In FluteMusicOnline@yahoogroups.com, ankles_all_the_way
<no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Usually I join the yahoogroup 'before' it dies. But I was beat to the
> punch this time. ^_^
>
> Well! Nonetheless, if 'anyone' is still active here, I plan on posting
> a few songs up, tonight.
>
> Mostly, it'll be very simple things. Showtunes, and such. But I also
> plan on posting up my favorite cello solo... er... for flute.
>
> Anyway! By the time anyone reads this, it'll most likely be posted. ^_~
>
> (I bid myself a warm welcome. I thank me. Wonderful. A friend for life.)
>

Hi! I'm new, too. ^.^

Movie tunes are always a great way to get back in musical shape.
They're simple. You already 'know' the tune, so mistakes are easily
caught, and they're just plain fun. I always stop and pick out my
favorite showtune of the moment, when I'm trying to get through a
classical piece. Generally, I play from memory (or pick it out as I go)
but... If you'd like I could scan a few pieces for you? I can't at this
moment, as I'm at work, but... You probably won't respond to this for a
while anyway.

I have Disney tunes, Broadway music, LotR, HP- Y'know what... Just tell
me what you're looking for and I'll see if I either have it or
something I think is similar. I hope I can be of help. ^_^

-Dylan

--- In FluteMusicOnline@yahoogroups.com, "Kathy" <kajujubee@...> wrote:

I just wanted to say hello to you all and ask a couple of questions.  I
recently received a flute from my husband as an anniversary gift.  Mind
you, I haven't played flute since high school (years and years ago!).
As I began playing, I started remembering bits and pieces from the
past, but definitely need to start and the beginning again.

Does anyone have any recommendations for books or videos that I should
start with? Or anything online?

I'm glad to have found you!

Kathy

Usually I join the yahoogroup 'before' it dies. But I was beat to the
punch this time. ^_^

Well! Nonetheless, if 'anyone' is still active here, I plan on posting
a few songs up, tonight.

Mostly, it'll be very simple things. Showtunes, and such. But I also
plan on posting up my favorite cello solo... er... for flute.

Anyway! By the time anyone reads this, it'll most likely be posted. ^_~

(I bid myself a warm welcome. I thank me. Wonderful. A friend for life.)

Hi Sir! I'm interested with what you posted. Tell me more about it. Thank you!

Guilherme Schroeter <guisongs@...> wrote:Dear Member,

I am real and truly accomplished classical composer man, 45 years old
looking for performers to play my music and talk about classical
music and give me back comments.

http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/guisong (playback my 140 works)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=22398859&Mytoken=20050723055931
(playback my music in audio)
If you have interest write also to guisongs@...

------------
My Catalogue
------------

29 Preludes for Piano op.1
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.2 no.1
Infant Suite for Piano op.3 no.1
Sonata for Piano op.4
6 Ideas for Piano op.5
Suite for Flute and Piano op.6 no.1
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.7 no.2
Impromptu for Piano op.8
Fantasy for Guitar and Piano op.9
Fantasy for Cello and Piano op.10
Musica for Violin and Piano op.11
Fantasy for Clar. and Piano op.12
Fantasy for Piano op.13 no.1
Brasiliana for Piano op.14
3 Themes for Piano op.15
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.16 no.1
Fantasy for Flute and Piano op.17 no.1
Scherzo for Basson and Piano op.18
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.19 no.2
Infant Suite for Piano op.20 no.2
Prelude and Fugue for Piano op.21
Fantasy for Violin and Piano op.22
Fantasy for Piano op.23 no.2
Sonata for Cello and Piano op.24
Two part Invention for Piano op.25
Musica for 2 Violins and Piano op.26
Fantasy for Piano op.27 no.3
Fantasy for Piano op.28 no.4
Musica for Piano op.29(Vol.38)
Ballade for Piano op.30(Vol.36)
"I Love You" for C. 2 Fl. and Piano op.31
Suite for Flute and Piano op.32 no.2
Fantasy for Flute and Piano op.33 no.2
Theme and 7 variations for Piano op.34
Sonata for Viola and Piano op.35
Etude for Piano op.36 no.1
Etude for Piano op.37 no.2
Fantasy for Flute Clarinet Basson.and Piano op.38
Etude for Piano op.39 no.3
Etude for Piano op.40 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.41 no.1
Nocturne for Piano op.42 no.2
Nocturne for Piano op.43 no.3
Nocturne for Pianoop.44 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.45 no.5
"Rio" for Canto and Piano op.46
Nocturne for Piano op.47 no.6
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano op.48 no.3
Fantasy for Oboe and Piano op.49
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.50 no.3
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.51 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.52 no.7 for Piano
Fantasy for Violin Viola Cello and Piano op.53
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op.54 no.1
"Mar" for Canto and Piano op.55
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.56 no.3
Symphonic Overture for Orchestra op.57
Symphonic Moment for Orchestra op.58
"Feeling" for Piano op.59
Serenade for Violin and Cordas ("Classica") op.60
3 Poems for Piano op.61
4 Fantasies in Jazz for Violin and Piano op.62
5 Fantasies in Jazz for Piano op.63
"Walk in the Street" for Piano op.64
"Landscape" for Piano op.65
"The River" for Piano op.66
"My Son Playing" for Piano op.67
"The Cloud" for Piano op.68
"The Stars" for Piano op.69
"Martyrdom of the Insects" for P.op.70
"Happy Hour" for Piano op.71
"Sad Waltz" for Piano op.72
Nocturne for Piano op.73 no.8
"Mrs. Evie drink the tea" for Piano op.74
"Mr.Alfred Drink the Coffee" for Piano op.75
Nocturne for Piano op.76 no.9
Serenade for Tr.Sax 2 Tromb.Tuba and P op.77
"The Toy" for Piano op.78
"Planets" for Flute and Piano op.79
28 Romantics Themes for Piano op.80
Nocturne for Piano op.81 no.10
Nocturne for Piano op.82 no.11
"...for the sick children" for Piano op.83
Fantasy for Piano op.84 no.5
Waltz for Piano (4 hands) op.85
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op.86 no.2
Nature Suite for Piano op.87 no.3
Scherzo for Piano op.88 no.1
Toccata for Piano op.89
Sonata for Piano op.90 no.2
Nocturne for Piano op.91 no.12
Christmas Rhapsody for piano op.92 no.1
Christmas Rhapsody for piano op.93 no.2
Etude for piano op.94 no.5
Canzonetta for 4 Cellos op.95
Rhapsody from one Rachmaninoff Theme for Piano op.96
Rhapsody (Penny Lane) for Piano op.97
Rhapsody (Happy Birthday) for Piano op.98
Hungarian Dance (Brahms) for two Pianos op.99
Polonaise (made easy) for Piano op.100
Polonaise (made easy) for Piano op.101
Chopin Concerto (made easy) op.102
Masquerade is over for voice and Piano op.103
Ecstasy for voice and Piano op.104
No one will Share My World like you op.105
Take off your Mask op.106
Etude for Guitar op.107
Nocturne for Guitar op.108
Theme for Sibelius op.109
Ritwav no.1 for Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano and Strings op.110
Ritwav no.2 for Violin and Organ op.111
Ritwav no.3 for Trumpet Piano Bass and Drums op.112
Woman Dancing in the Desert for Orchestra op.113
Movie Theme for Orchestra op.114 no.29
God Save the Queen Rhapsody for Piano op.115
One Kiss in Albeniz for Piano op.116
One Kiss in Tchaikovsky for Piano op.117
Dreams (Movie Theme no.01 for Orchestra) Op.118
Minute Bach for Str, 2 Pianos, Organ and Bass Guitar Op.119
Feeling (Movie Theme no.02 for Orchestra) Op.120
Oriental (Movie Theme no.03 for Orchestra) Op.121
Space (Movie Theme no.04 for Orchestra) Op.122
Landscape (Movie Theme no.05 for Orchestra) Op.123
Mr.Hansen Theme (Movie Theme no.06 for Orchestra) Op.124
Happy (Movie Theme no.07 for Orchestra) Op.125
Ritwav No.4 for Bass Guitar Trumpets, Org. Guit.and Drums Op.126
Ritwav No.5 for Guitar Bass and Drums Op.127
Ritwav No.6 for Organ, Bass and Drums Op.128
Ritwav No.7 for 2 Organs, Strings, Bass and Drums Op.129
Summer (Movie Theme no.08 for Orchestra) Op.130
Ritwav No.8 for Trumpets, Organ, Guitar and Drums Op.131
Ritwav No.9 for Organ, Bass Guitar and Drums Op.132
Ritwav No.10 for 2 Tr, F.Horn, 2 Org, B. Drums and Str Op.133
Ritwav No.11 for 2 Organs, Bass and Drums Op.134
Ritwav No.12 for 2 Organs, Bass and Drums Op.135
Love (Movie Theme no.09 for Orchestra) Op.136
Romance (Movie Theme no.10 for Orchestra) Op.137
Song for Naira for Singer and Piano Op.138
Love Song for Piano Op.139
Sorcere's Apprentice Op.140

Regards, Guilherme Schroeter
http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/guisong
http://www.copy-us.com/?composer=schroeter&lang=en

Composer pianist
guisongs@...









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Dear Member,

I am real and truly accomplished classical composer man, 45 years old
looking for performers to play my music and talk about classical
music and give me back comments.

http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/guisong (playback my 140 works)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=22398859&Mytoken=20050723055931
(playback my music in audio)
If you have interest write also to guisongs@...

------------
My Catalogue
------------

29 Preludes for Piano op.1
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.2 no.1
Infant Suite for Piano op.3 no.1
Sonata for Piano op.4
6 Ideas for Piano op.5
Suite for Flute and Piano op.6 no.1
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.7 no.2
Impromptu for Piano op.8
Fantasy for Guitar and Piano op.9
Fantasy for Cello and Piano op.10
Musica for Violin and Piano op.11
Fantasy for Clar. and Piano op.12
Fantasy for Piano op.13 no.1
Brasiliana for Piano op.14
3 Themes for Piano op.15
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.16 no.1
Fantasy for Flute and Piano op.17 no.1
Scherzo for Basson and Piano op.18
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.19 no.2
Infant Suite for Piano op.20 no.2
Prelude and Fugue for Piano op.21
Fantasy for Violin and Piano op.22
Fantasy for Piano op.23 no.2
Sonata for Cello and Piano op.24
Two part Invention for Piano op.25
Musica for 2 Violins and Piano op.26
Fantasy for Piano op.27 no.3
Fantasy for Piano op.28 no.4
Musica for Piano op.29(Vol.38)
Ballade for Piano op.30(Vol.36)
"I Love You" for C. 2 Fl. and Piano op.31
Suite for Flute and Piano op.32 no.2
Fantasy for Flute and Piano op.33 no.2
Theme and 7 variations for Piano op.34
Sonata for Viola and Piano op.35
Etude for Piano op.36 no.1
Etude for Piano op.37 no.2
Fantasy for Flute Clarinet Basson.and Piano op.38
Etude for Piano op.39 no.3
Etude for Piano op.40 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.41 no.1
Nocturne for Piano op.42 no.2
Nocturne for Piano op.43 no.3
Nocturne for Pianoop.44 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.45 no.5
"Rio" for Canto and Piano op.46
Nocturne for Piano op.47 no.6
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano op.48 no.3
Fantasy for Oboe and Piano op.49
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.50 no.3
Sonata for Violin and Piano op.51 no.4
Nocturne for Piano op.52 no.7 for Piano
Fantasy for Violin Viola Cello and Piano op.53
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op.54 no.1
"Mar" for Canto and Piano op.55
Poetic Prelude for Piano op.56 no.3
Symphonic Overture for Orchestra op.57
Symphonic Moment for Orchestra op.58
"Feeling" for Piano op.59
Serenade for Violin and Cordas ("Classica") op.60
3 Poems for Piano op.61
4 Fantasies in Jazz for Violin and Piano op.62
5 Fantasies in Jazz for Piano op.63
"Walk in the Street" for Piano op.64
"Landscape" for Piano op.65
"The River" for Piano op.66
"My Son Playing" for Piano op.67
"The Cloud" for Piano op.68
"The Stars" for Piano op.69
"Martyrdom of the Insects" for P.op.70
"Happy Hour" for Piano op.71
"Sad Waltz" for Piano op.72
Nocturne for Piano op.73 no.8
"Mrs. Evie drink the tea" for Piano op.74
"Mr.Alfred Drink the Coffee" for Piano op.75
Nocturne for Piano op.76 no.9
Serenade for Tr.Sax 2 Tromb.Tuba and P op.77
"The Toy" for Piano op.78
"Planets" for Flute and Piano op.79
28 Romantics Themes for Piano op.80
Nocturne for Piano op.81 no.10
Nocturne for Piano op.82 no.11
"...for the sick children" for Piano op.83
Fantasy for Piano op.84 no.5
Waltz for Piano (4 hands) op.85
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op.86 no.2
Nature Suite for Piano op.87 no.3
Scherzo for Piano op.88 no.1
Toccata for Piano op.89
Sonata for Piano op.90 no.2
Nocturne for Piano op.91 no.12
Christmas Rhapsody for piano op.92 no.1
Christmas Rhapsody for piano op.93 no.2
Etude for piano op.94 no.5
Canzonetta for 4 Cellos op.95
Rhapsody from one Rachmaninoff Theme for Piano op.96
Rhapsody (Penny Lane) for Piano op.97
Rhapsody (Happy Birthday) for Piano op.98
Hungarian Dance (Brahms) for two Pianos op.99
Polonaise (made easy) for Piano op.100
Polonaise (made easy) for Piano op.101
Chopin Concerto (made easy) op.102
Masquerade is over for voice and Piano op.103
Ecstasy for voice and Piano op.104
No one will Share My World like you op.105
Take off your Mask op.106
Etude for Guitar op.107
Nocturne for Guitar op.108
Theme for Sibelius op.109
Ritwav no.1 for Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano and Strings op.110
Ritwav no.2 for Violin and Organ op.111
Ritwav no.3 for Trumpet Piano Bass and Drums op.112
Woman Dancing in the Desert for Orchestra op.113
Movie Theme for Orchestra op.114 no.29
God Save the Queen Rhapsody for Piano op.115
One Kiss in Albeniz for Piano op.116
One Kiss in Tchaikovsky for Piano op.117
Dreams (Movie Theme no.01 for Orchestra) Op.118
Minute Bach for Str, 2 Pianos, Organ and Bass Guitar Op.119
Feeling (Movie Theme no.02 for Orchestra) Op.120
Oriental (Movie Theme no.03 for Orchestra) Op.121
Space (Movie Theme no.04 for Orchestra) Op.122
Landscape (Movie Theme no.05 for Orchestra) Op.123
Mr.Hansen Theme (Movie Theme no.06 for Orchestra) Op.124
Happy (Movie Theme no.07 for Orchestra) Op.125
Ritwav No.4 for Bass Guitar Trumpets, Org. Guit.and Drums Op.126
Ritwav No.5 for Guitar Bass and Drums Op.127
Ritwav No.6 for Organ, Bass and Drums Op.128
Ritwav No.7 for 2 Organs, Strings, Bass and Drums Op.129
Summer (Movie Theme no.08 for Orchestra) Op.130
Ritwav No.8 for Trumpets, Organ, Guitar and Drums Op.131
Ritwav No.9 for Organ, Bass Guitar and Drums Op.132
Ritwav No.10 for 2 Tr, F.Horn, 2 Org, B. Drums and Str Op.133
Ritwav No.11 for 2 Organs, Bass and Drums Op.134
Ritwav No.12 for 2 Organs, Bass and Drums Op.135
Love (Movie Theme no.09 for Orchestra) Op.136
Romance (Movie Theme no.10 for Orchestra) Op.137
Song for Naira for Singer and Piano Op.138
Love Song for Piano Op.139
Sorcere's Apprentice Op.140

Regards, Guilherme Schroeter
http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/guisong
http://www.copy-us.com/?composer=schroeter&lang=en

Composer pianist
guisongs@...

I just wanted to say hello to you all and ask a couple of questions.  I recently
received a flute
from my husband as an anniversary gift.  Mind you, I haven't played flute since
high school
(years and years ago!).  As I began playing, I started remembering bits and
pieces from the
past, but definitely need to start and the beginning again.

Does anyone have any recommendations for books or videos that I should start
with?
Or anything online?

I'm glad to have found you!

Kathy

I have a Gemeinhardt 4PSH - plastic body, solid silver
head. There is nothing wrong with it, but I bought
myself an all-silver piccolo and don't really need
two. This instrument served me well from 8th grade to
my freshman year of college. It was originally about
$300.00 and has been checked out since its last
playing. Pictures available upon request - please
reply to this email, not to the group.

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new members too.

If you have any Flute or Flute music related comments or questions
please do not hesitate to post them. Please feel totally comfortable
with posting. As this group is starting to grow, we have members with
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As you read messages from this you will notice that we have zero
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Have a question about flute playing? flute music? jazz flute?
classical music? repertoire? flute music sites? flute players that
you like? flute playing technique? want to encourage others to get
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Don't be afraid, don't hesitate... it doesn't matter whether you are
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are interested in your comment or question too, no matter how simple
or complicated you think it may be...We can all learn from each other!

Try to Play Everyday!

Sincerely,
Zig Noda
http://www.jazzlover.com

A new Flute and Jazz information page has been posted at:

http://www.jazzlover.com/links.html

It has dozens of links to jazz flutists, flute makers, and great
contemporary jazz musicians and artists.

Enjoy!!

Zig Noda

Hello all,

This group is starting to grow and many of you that are posting
comments, replies and questions are keeping FluteMusicOnline
interesting...THANK YOU!

In order to protect the future integrity of the group, I have set the
group to be "moderated" which means all posts will require approval.

I don't think any messages will be left out so KEEP ON POSTING
messages...ALL flute and music related posts will be approved.

As you know...one rotten apple can spoil the bunch and one spam or
inappropriate off topic message can ruin it for everyone, a lot of
yahoo groups are getting spammed with off topic posts and it is
really is awful, so I just wanted to protect everyone's interest and
avoid it while the group is growing.

Thanks again everyone and feel free to invite your friends that play
flute or have an interest in this interesting instrument and music we
all love. This group will only get better and better as more people
participate.

Sincerely,
Zig Noda
Moderator, FluteMusicOnline Yahoo Groups
http://www.jazzlover.com

Hello Zig!

Thank you again for the helpful advice.

I am originally from NYC, but moved away along time ago. My new humble
abode exists in Charlotte, NC.

I know had I still been in NY, I would have been able to find my
answers a lot faster. Whenever I get back home to visit, it's hard to
break away to go "information" seeking. But I do whenever the chance
arrives!
The internet has been fun in getting me the answers I have been
seeking. I've met some interesting people - yourself included.
I even met an awesome flute player here locally via the internet who's
an old high school buddy of Dave Valentin. This gentleman's name is
Tommy Lopez. He had a website, I believe it was www.flutepraise.com.
Unfortunately for me, he's too busy to teach.

But I found a couple of guys at work to jam with from time to time.
And we've actually started working on writing some original tunes.

Jazz and blues are what I enjoy playing the most. And just like you
mentioned, "going outside the norm" when it comes to playing. That's
what I dig the most about jazz. To take what you feel inside, bend the
heck out of some notes, and sing it through your instrument.

I'll stop rambling on. And I'll pop in from time to time. Let you know
how my upper octave is coming along.

Thank you again,
   jazz_iz_it

I wanted to follow up to my previous reply and clarify something I
said...

"They adhere to the musical rules, yet break them at the same time.
Thus is greatness in my book..."

A musican, or artist is not great just because they "break the rules"
any amateur can do that, and many novices do nothing but that
unintentionally. However, an artist/musician that adheres to the
musical "rules" and at the same time is "breaking" them by CREATING
NEW "rules" or forms or boundries...that is greatness.

In jazz...one of the greatest that ever did this within the last 50
years is a saxophone player named Charlie Parker. To this day, every
sax player who picks up the horn looks to Parker for a measure of
virtuousity. For the flute, in the modern day Classical world, in my
opinion, it would have to be Jean Pierre Rampal, and living today it
would be James Galway. In Jazz flute it would be some the players
that I mention in previous posts.




--- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, zignoda <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Wow, if you are anywhere near NYC there are many places /clubs (or
at
> least used to be from what I understand) that play latin jazz /
> salsa ... ala Dave Valentin. In fact, Dave Valentin lives in the
> Bronx I believe. Perhaps you can find him and book a lesson when he
> is in town.
>
> Anyway, I am not surprised about the lack of answers you
> got...unfortunately Dave Valentin is not a "household" musical
name,
> even among flutists, and most classically trained players never
heard
> of him and many don't care or don't understand what he does
musically.
>
> He is one of the few players that stretch the boundries and
perceived
> limitations of the instrument...others are Jeremy Steig, Artie
Webb,
> James Newton, these are all players with a solid musical background
> but yet try to make new things happen on the instrument everytime
> they pick it up. They play beyond the "written page" and much of
the
> time don't have a written page they are playing by...They adhere to
> the msucial rules, yet break them at the same time. Thus is
greatness
> in my book...
>
> Anyway, I am sure if you had a question regarding a classical
player
> or repertoire many of those instructors and shops you went to would
> be more than knowledgeable and have great, useful, and fantastic
> information to give you.
>
> So, keep lookin, keep listening, keep practicing, and keep playing.
>
>
>
> --- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, "T" <jazz_iz_it@y...>
wrote:
> > Thank you so much for the info!
> > I don't know how many people I've asked this question, and
believe
> it
> > or not - they did not know the answer. People I thought were very
> > knowlegeable flute players & instructors - just proves one can't
> know
> > everything! I even asked this at a couple of woodwind shops up in
> NYC,
> > and struck out there, too.
> > Well Mr. Noda, I'll be in touch and I'll let you know how my
> > practicing is going.
> > Thanks again Mr. Noda!
> > YOU ARE THE MAN!!
> >  jazz_iz_it!

Wow, if you are anywhere near NYC there are many places /clubs (or at
least used to be from what I understand) that play latin jazz /
salsa ... ala Dave Valentin. In fact, Dave Valentin lives in the
Bronx I believe. Perhaps you can find him and book a lesson when he
is in town.

Anyway, I am not surprised about the lack of answers you
got...unfortunately Dave Valentin is not a "household" musical name,
even among flutists, and most classically trained players never heard
of him and many don't care or don't understand what he does musically.

He is one of the few players that stretch the boundries and perceived
limitations of the instrument...others are Jeremy Steig, Artie Webb,
James Newton, these are all players with a solid musical background
but yet try to make new things happen on the instrument everytime
they pick it up. They play beyond the "written page" and much of the
time don't have a written page they are playing by...They adhere to
the msucial rules, yet break them at the same time. Thus is greatness
in my book...

Anyway, I am sure if you had a question regarding a classical player
or repertoire many of those instructors and shops you went to would
be more than knowledgeable and have great, useful, and fantastic
information to give you.

So, keep lookin, keep listening, keep practicing, and keep playing.



--- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, "T" <jazz_iz_it@y...> wrote:
> Thank you so much for the info!
> I don't know how many people I've asked this question, and believe
it
> or not - they did not know the answer. People I thought were very
> knowlegeable flute players & instructors - just proves one can't
know
> everything! I even asked this at a couple of woodwind shops up in
NYC,
> and struck out there, too.
> Well Mr. Noda, I'll be in touch and I'll let you know how my
> practicing is going.
> Thanks again Mr. Noda!
> YOU ARE THE MAN!!
>  jazz_iz_it!

Thank you so much for the info!
I don't know how many people I've asked this question, and believe it
or not - they did not know the answer. People I thought were very
knowlegeable flute players & instructors - just proves one can't know
everything! I even asked this at a couple of woodwind shops up in NYC,
and struck out there, too.
Well Mr. Noda, I'll be in touch and I'll let you know how my
practicing is going.
Thanks again Mr. Noda!
YOU ARE THE MAN!!
  jazz_iz_it!

Well thanks with your reply and I just got me a brand new 2004
piccolo and flute combo and my dad showed me the bass flute and I
told him that It will be awhile before I'll know if I'll be able to
play it.Thanks so much.Now I guess that my dad wont be needing to
spend $1,760,000 on a bass flute.Well I gotta go now bye all.Thanks
so much for your reply

--- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, "angelsforyouforeverandever"
<angel911_sameasmust@y...> wrote:
> Hey, My dad saw this bass flute and he wanted to know if I would be
> able to play it.I told him I really dont know.I found a fingering
> chart online for one.He said that if I found out if there is enough
> High School music in grade 4-6 that I can play he'll get it for
> me.And if you do know of that please let me know ASAP.Well I gotta
> go and find me a piccolo.Bye

Hey, first of all your Dad is COOL! Unfortunately, there is NOT a LOT
of music for bass flute. The reality is there are not a lot of bass
flutes, period. Most music that is "written" for bass flute is for
flute ensembles, or by a flute ensemble. There are a small handful of
jazz and orchestral artists that play it occassionally.

Better off getting a nice piccolo and a nice or nicer flute for
now.... Then, there is the case of "are your arms long enough to play
it, and do you have enough wind to play it"? The bass flute takes a
bit more physically, I haven't seen any younger grade school players
play it..I have seen it at the university level at times though.

Hey, My dad saw this bass flute and he wanted to know if I would be
able to play it.I told him I really dont know.I found a fingering
chart online for one.He said that if I found out if there is enough
High School music in grade 4-6 that I can play he'll get it for
me.And if you do know of that please let me know ASAP.Well I gotta
go and find me a piccolo.Bye

The trill keys are used for...you guessed it...trills....AND for
fingerings...

here's another fingering chart...this one is a TRILL fingering
chart...


http://emersonflutes.com/education/tril.html




--- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, "T" <jazz_iz_it@y...> wrote:
> Can anybody tell me what the trill keys are for?
> Does anyone ever use them?
>
> Just trying to do some "edumakating"!
>
> Thanks for the help!
>  jazz_iz_it

Most Latin Jazz Flute Players play very fluidly in the upper register
range. It is a requirement to play so because of the Latin Jazz /
Salsa repertoire and also because the high notes can cut through
volume-wise with the rest of the band. The flute in general when
playing with a live band that has amplified or mic'd instruments or
louder horns and percussion, usually also needs to be mic'd, however
when playing in the upper range, the sound will cut through pretty
good w/o a mic too.

There is no "special" headjoint to play high notes on the flute. The
notes are controlled by your fingerings and also your embrochure.
Playing scales throughout the range of the instrument will solidify
your technique. If you need to focus on the upper range, play
excercises in the upper range. Slurred articulations in the upper
range are excellent to work on.

Your Emerson flute should do just fine. In the beginning, try to play
as high as the highest C. Trevor Wye recommends playing scales
completely from the lowest C#/C/B to the highest B, in all keys.

Most flute repertoire will have music that goes up to the
highest "C". Sometimes you will see/hear the highest C#/D being
played. There are actually even a few higher notes than that.
However, personally, I have only heard a few popular flute recordings
and live improvised performances in jazz and/or classical where the
player has EFFORTLESSLY played anything HIGHER than the highest "C",
and only from a handful of players. There a many many players that
can play the highest C#/D in practice, but when it comes to "laying
it the line"... "live"....you will hear it ALOT more regularly in
Latin Jazz. Especially in Latin Jazz Salsa / Dance music. It's just a
part of the flute technique/repertoire in Latin Jazz. Also when
playing anything higher than the highest "D" it helps if your flute
is in tip top shape. So for all "PRACTICAL" purposes, the range on
the flute is the highest "D" - even though THERE ARE a few higher
notes than that. In most playing situations you will frequently visit
up to the highest "C". So therefore I would have that as my initial
goal, to be able to play the range all the way up to the highest "C".

Also, especially in the beginning, take it easy when playing in the
upper range, because it is very tiring to your embrochure. Once you
get used to it, it's not a problem.

There is a good fingering chart on the Emerson website that has the
fingerings for flute all the way up to the highest "D"... the link is
below...

http://emersonflutes.com/education/finger.html

Good luck, and Thank You for your question and your compliments. And
if you purchase a CD from my website and use the "buy direct from
JazzLover.com link" I can autograph the cover of the CD for you. Just
include a note in the purchase instructions, and/or email me. Also if
you order by mail I can do the same, again, just include a note.


Zig Noda
http://www.jazzlover.com


--- In flutemusiconline@yahoogroups.com, "T" <jazz_iz_it@y...> wrote:
> Hello,
> I'm a big fan of Dave Valentin, and I'd like to know if anyone knows
> what he uses to hit those high notes? Is he using a headjoint with a
> smaller embouchure? Or is it mostly technique?
> I want to be able to play latin jazz and I want to know what it I'm
> going to need - some new technique and/or a new headjoint.
> I've taken less than one year's lessons - not taking any now. So I
am
> mostly trying to take what I've learned and "move up a notch".
> My intrument is an Emerson 6B, open hole, low B foot.
>
>
> Complements to ZigNoda. Excellent sound and technique.
> I'll have to get your cd.
> Anyway I can purchase a cd autographed?
> Thanks!
>
> And thanks to any help I can get!
>  jazz_iz_it

Can anybody tell me what the trill keys are for?
Does anyone ever use them?

Just trying to do some "edumakating"!

Thanks for the help!
  jazz_iz_it

Hello,
I'm a big fan of Dave Valentin, and I'd like to know if anyone knows
what he uses to hit those high notes? Is he using a headjoint with a
smaller embouchure? Or is it mostly technique?
I want to be able to play latin jazz and I want to know what it I'm
going to need - some new technique and/or a new headjoint.
I've taken less than one year's lessons - not taking any now. So I am
mostly trying to take what I've learned and "move up a notch".
My intrument is an Emerson 6B, open hole, low B foot.


Complements to ZigNoda. Excellent sound and technique.
I'll have to get your cd.
Anyway I can purchase a cd autographed?
Thanks!

And thanks to any help I can get!
  jazz_iz_it

Zig Noda's new CD "In This Moment" featuring the flute is reviewed by
Smooth-Jazz.de one of the net's largest smooth jazz e-magazines. Read
the review here:


http://www.smooth-jazz.de/starportrait/Noda/InThisMoment.htm

or at

http://www.jazzlover.com

I have posted a few frequently asked flute questions on my website
with answers. The questions and answers are mostly for beginners, but
you may find them interesting.

Also on the website are a few sound clips from my new CD (which was
just recently released), along with a review and an interview with
CIM Radio. In the interview I discuss flute playing, and the
songwriting process.

Here are the links:

http://jazzlover.com/

The frequently asked question are on the "For Flutists" Page.

The CD sample songs are on the "Listen" page

and the link to the interview is also on the front page.


Feel free to discuss anything about the flute in this group. This is
YOUR group. Let's make this a place to discuss the flute and all
kinds of flute music.

Here's a list of New Jazz Flutists that some of you may be interested
in listening to:

Lori Bell - Grammy nominated flutist, great fluid technique and sound
classically trained plays bach to bop. Hear her new CD "Lori Bell".
http://loribellflute.com

Althea Rene - great jazz, funk, r&b, flutist. Hear her new
release "Chocolate Rush". http://www.althearene.com

Dwayne Kerr - flutist that toured with the Erykah Badu Band, Dwayne
has a very very soulful sound and very expressive singing like
quality to his playing. Hear his new CD "Flutation".
http://www.dwaynekerr.com

These top three new flutists in my opinion are going to make and are
currently making a mark in how the flute is perceived in contemporary
jazz and popular music. In my humble opinion they will take the flute
to the next level in today's music scene.

And also a fairly new recorded flutist is Zig Noda (that's me),
musically not on par with those three new flutists to the scene, but
with some nice music on the new CD "In This Moment". Which was rated
9 out of 10 from CIM Radio Smooth Jazz. http://www.jazzlover.com
(Sorry for the shameless promotion!)

Of course there are the masters of jazz flute such as:

Hubert Laws (The quintessential jazz/classical flutist)
Dave Valentin (Latin Jazz Virtuoso)
Artie Webb ("Mr. Flute", Salsa and Jazz master)
James Newton (voted #1 Jazz Flutist for 20 years)
Jeremy Steig (jazz flute innovator)
Herbie Mann (legendary jazz/pop flutist/innovator)
Sam Most (bebop virtuoso - top LA studio musician)
Eric Dolphy (One of the original jazz flute players (and sax) and
musical geniuses that ever lived)

And Other Great Jazz Flute Recording Artists such as:
Alexander Zonjic (has played extensively with Bob James, great, great
sound and technique)
Nestor Torres (played with Gloria Estefan, great latin / salsa / pop
flutist, very passionate and expressive player)
Tim Weisberg (jazz pop innovator, that "introduced" the use of
electronics in contemporary popular jazz flute playing)
Ali Ryerson (classically trained independent jazz flutist with a very
sweet sweet tone and expressive technique)
Nelson Rangell (a jazz sax player that has blazing technique on the
flute and especially the piccolo)
Najee (a popular jazz sax and flute recording artist that has a fluid
and very soulful, hip, expressive sound and amazing technique)

These are just some names from the top of my head. There are so many
other great flutists in today's (non classical)music scene that are
keeping the flute out in front and alive and well in today's music.
There are so names that are also not listed but just as good, just as
important, and just as vital to this instrument. Players that are
famous and not famous, but have something great to contribute
musically to the flute. Hopefully you will find inspiration,
enjoyment, and education listening to some of these players.

Who are your favorite players...in Jazz, Pop, Classical, Rock, etc.
and what do you like about their playing and style?

I've never heard of a Barclay brand flute. Usually checking where the
flute is made might give you some clues to it's origin. Sometimes
other flute manufactuers make flutes with other names.

As a GENERAL rule I personally would avoid flutes made in China or
Taiwan. Not that it can't be a good flute if made from there, however
they just don't have a longer history of making name brand flutes
quite yet like flutes made in Japan or the U.S.

Of course if this flute plays well and is in tune with itself and
with a tuner and is made well then by all means it could be a good
flute, however again, don't buy it just because it's open hole and
the price is cheap, you will be better of in the long run with a
better quality plateau flute or a better quality open hole flute with
perhaps a solid silver head joint or even a body if you can afford it.

Generally speaking YAMAHA makes a good beginner and intermediate
level flute, BOOSEY & HAWKES with their COOPER SCALE headjoint makes
a good flute, of course if you can afford a MURAMATSU, PEARL, HAYNES,
POWELL, these are very good pro level flute makers.

There are dozens of other brands, including GEIMEINHARDT, ARMSTRONG,
and other beginner and intermediate level flutemakers, however if I
were to recommend a single brand for a beginner or intermediate
player YAMAHA would be the first to come to mind.

Let me just re-emphasize that just because you want an open hole
flute and this one may be at a good price, don't let that factor
determine ownership. In the long run, a nice quality flute, plateau
or open hole with a GREAT SOUND, NICE PLAYING characteristics, and
low maintenance will give you more joy in the long run and over the
years, than just owning an open hole flute you can afford at the
moment.

You should have a flute music teacher have a look at the flute for
you. They may be able to give you a good opinion of the actual flute
you are looking at.

Hope this info helps.

Zig
http://www.jazzlover.com

--- In flutemusiconline@y..., blondgirls_69 wrote:
> Has anybody here ever played a Barclay Flute?
> This is the first time I've even heard of it but I'm
> interested in this Silver Plated Open Hole flute from
> Barclay and I was wandering if anyone could tell me if
> they are quality flutes. I would appreciate it allot
> if any one could help me out.

Has anybody here ever played a Barclay Flute?
This is the first time I've even heard of it but I'm
interested in this Silver Plated Open Hole flute from
Barclay and I was wandering if anyone could tell me if
they are quality flutes. I would appreciate it allot
if any one could help me out.

Hello Everybody,<br><br>I just added a couple of
new songs that some of you may be interested
in...<br><br>they can be listened to online
at<br><br><a href=http://www.mp3.com/zignoda
target=new>http://www.mp3.com/zignoda</a><br><br>Click on Hi Fi Play to listen
to them if you have a hi
speed internet connection or click on Lo Fi if you have
a regular modem connection...<br><br>One is titled
"Do You Know" and it debuted at #102 on the smooth
jazz charts without any promotion whatsoever out of
several thousand.<br><br>The other is called "Childs
Play".<br><br>Enjoy.<br><br>Zig

Feel free to post links to sound files or mp3
recordings as long as they feature the flute...<br><br>Or,
just listen in if you like...<br><br>All styles are
welcome! Classical, jazz, pop, avant garde, orchestral,
indian flutes, japanese flutes, chinese
flutes...whatever...As long as it has the flute in it.<br><br>Here are
some recordings of original contemporary smooth jazz
featuring flute as the lead
instrument...<br><br><a href=http://www.mp3.com/zignoda/
target=new>http://www.mp3.com/zignoda/</a><br><br>ENJOY!!