Vibrato and Rhonda Larson .... 10:58 on Monday, November 26, 2007
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Dear Forum:
I no longer post threads, as a rule --- but I do like to visit and stay in touch once in awhile. I really miss this forum.
I have to thank Kara for introducing me to a flutist whom I never heard play, before: Rhonda Larson. Yes. I lnew the name, but never heard her play until I found: http://www.flutecorner.com/famousflutists
She is rapidly becoming one of my favorite flutists --- if not my favorite. Thanks heavens for recordings, for posterity to enjoy!
This post has to do with vibrato --- and I agree with Kara, in that I think it's too often "over-done".
Possibly, it's used to hide "bad intonation"? (There is such a thing as "too much --- or "too little".)
But I agree with Kara, that Rhonda Larson is among the best.
She brings the right amount of inflection (regarding vibrato ) to her playing --- not over-done, just right. She has lovely tone, sonority --- and brings passion to her playing. She's great!
Marvelous talent. Listen to her playing at: the above link.
I wept, openly, when I heard one of her marvelous interpretations.
Again, I thank Kara for bringing to me, a flutist I had never heard play before.
I hope you all visit the site and enjoy her playing as much as I do (I'm there, ten times per day).
I think that's what I enjoy most about the flute--- is the many different personalities represented, regarding style, color, tone and vibrato. I'm confident that everyone on this forum has his or own style ---- and that's great!
As Doriot Dwyer told me, many, many years ago: "just play from your heart --- never mind auditions, or just whom is listening, just play as though you're playing for yourself . Be yourself. Let your own voice come through".
Re: Vibrato and Rhonda Larson .... 14:55 on Monday, November 26, 2007
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I no longer post threads, as a rule --- but I do like to visit and stay in touch once in awhile. I really miss this forum.
I am confused by this statement that you bring up every time you post. You still have a user icon and are still posting threads on this forum, correct? Then that makes you a member. As members we all visit the forum. How can you miss the forum when you are on it a good percentage of the day everyday?
Yes, Rhonda Larson is a great flutist and a very nice lady also. You are welcome and glad that some one else discovered her beautiful talent. I ask this out of politeness, could you please not mention me in every post? I am sure people are tired of seeing the name Kara. I have made it very clear that I wish to be left alone. Thanks.
And I promise you ...... 19:04 on Monday, November 26, 2007
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And I promise they won't, Kara.
I will not use your name in any future posts. The only reason I did is, despite how much you hate me --- I have nothing but respect for your posts, and I wanted to let other members of the forum know how much knowledge you have.
You have forgotten more about flute playing than I will ever know.
You don't know how much I respoect this forum, and your posts.
You're quite right in saying that: "I've left this forum" --- yet continue to post". I'm ONLY "cleaning up" unfinished business, just so you know, because I get so many e-mails.
I just wanted to tell you that I'm simply "following up" on previous posts.
I can't tell you how sorry I am that we could never be friends.
If it were my last wish --- I would wish that we could have been friends. I would be so proud.
You have a remarkable insight into flutes / playing /construction.
I "postioned myself" as "no longer being a member of this forum". I did that, becasue it was your wish.
If you, or any member of this forum no longer wants me to be present, then I will abide by it.
I respect you, and admire your postings --- always.
Re: Vibrato and Rhonda Larson .... 19:49 on Monday, November 26, 2007
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Sorry, this post isn't exactly flute related but I feel the need to clear the air a little...
Jim, it really is not up to me or any of the other members to tell you that you can't be a member and post on this forum. That would be completely up to the moderator. He is the only one that can make that call. Unless a person is doing serious harm to the forum then, it is no longer my wish that anyone leave. I don't want to be labeled as the queen of the forum as I was called before. This is not my place. I am just a simple person that likes to do research on flutes. That is all. There are far greater people around and even on this forum who deserve to be appreciated more than I for their flute expertise. Please forgive me, but I am not too trusting of your words to me after previous things that were said about me by you. I am not sure what to believe or think. A lot of harsh words have been thrown around, so I am sure you understand why I would rather choose to keep my distance.
Re: Vibrato and Rhonda Larson .... 11:52 on Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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I fully understand, Kara --- and yes, I was out of place in some my previous posts and comments.
This is the first flute forum I was ever on. I really miss it --- I think it's the best.
As I said, before, I came here thinking that I was a "know-it-all". The rest of you have really put me in my place, as well you should have. I still have much to learn.
My last three posts had only to do with flute-playing.
I said I "left" this forum --- but to clear up the confusion, I really didn't want to, because you guys are all great! I've learned so much.
I know you don't accept apologies, but I'm sorry about the "queen of the forum" routine ---- that was my lack of sleep, working on me.
Let's, please put all of that behind us. I DO enjoy reading your posts and replies.
And my future posts will have ONLY to do with flute playing.
I on the other hand am getting quite good. A couple more days and I will be way ahead of you guys. When I practice I REALLY practice. None of that taking years to learn garbage for me.
Now no one but the mod can order me to leave. A bunch of us were ORDERED to leave this forum by regular members and that was wrong. Let's not pretend that it didn't happen now.
I like a lot of flutists and especially the good ones like Rampal. I put his CD on auto-reverse here on my stereo and just play along with him all day long.
There is being a member and then there is being a "member" which no one has really figured out how to do.
I have an idea though. Make 10 accoutns and then support everything you post through your other characters. If you can't be your own friend who will be?
There is being a member and then there is being a "member" which no one has really figured out how to do.
I have an idea though. Make 10 accounts and then support everything you post through your other characters. If you can't be your own friend who will be?
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