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".

Best to all: Jim

Here is a youtube link for those like me who don't know her and can't find the direct link to some audio files.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWKdJdKV7NM

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.

I simply wanted to thank you for introducing me to a flutist whom I've never heard play, before.

In accordance with your request, I will no longer use your name in posts.

I simply wanted to agree with you and thank you.

Yes, I do post occasional threads --- but this is usually done as a "follow-up" to previous posts.

Sorry if I've offended you. I thought you might like a mention of "thanks". My mistake. It won't happen again.

Best to you: Jim

That is okay. I just don't want things to go back to the way they were is all

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.

With the best intent: Jim

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.

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.

Best to you ..... Jim

Rhonda Larson is okay. Not THAT great.

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.

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Thanks guys for voting against truth and reason.

Minimizing the truth will not set you free.

-Phil

how do u become a member of the forum?

Thanks, everyone, for your feed-back.

Best to all: Jim

how do u become a member of the forum?

When you sing up, you become one automaticaly.

Yeah right.

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?

Yeah right.

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?

Oops,

Didn't quite catch that one before it posted as I corrected it.

I offer a sincere apology to all of those who feel disenfranchised by that. I will cry myself to sleep tonight. You can take that to the bank.