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James Galway [1939-0] Irish

Rank: 110
Musician, Soloist

Sir James Galway, OBE is an Irish virtuoso flute player from Belfast, nicknamed "The Man With the Golden Flute". Following in the footsteps of Jean-Pierre Rampal, he became one of the first flute players to establish an international career as a soloist.

Teacher

Quote	Tags	Rank
Everyone who plays the flute should learn singing.		101
Never just run through a study because you happen to be familiar with it, but use it to see what you can get from it on this new day which has been granted you.		102
I do not consider my self as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying.		103
The mind of the performer is a very strange thing.		104
I think it is most important for a teacher to play the pieces and studies that are being played by the student.	Teacher	105
I do not see scales as abstract.		106
Running through things because you are familiar with them, breeds routine and this is the seed of boredom.		107
I have to report to those of you who think diamonds make a difference that I cannot tell what it is. Seriously, as you all know, they make no difference at all. They just make the flute look a little more special.		108
You cannot prepare enough for anything.		109
Being unprepared heightens nerves.		110
I have never received a flute from them for free and I would not accept such a gift from any manufacturer.		111
You can sightread better if you know your scales and arpeggios.		112
Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.		113
Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding.		114
Yes indeed I have gained a lot out of playing scales and etudes.		115
It is normal to be nervous.		116

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