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- Larry Krantz Flute Pages A vast collection of pedagogical resources. Also the home of the behemoth FLUTE email mailing list.
- The Doubler’s Approach to Flute Playing by Neville Thomas. Flute basics, from Conn-Selmer’s Keynotes.
- Mark Shepard’s Flute Page. Excerpts from Mr. Shepard’s book, How to Love Your Flute, including valuable information on basic embouchure and tone production. Also information on making simple flutes from PVC pipe.
- Flute Acoustics by Dr. Joe Wolfe. A look at how the flute works. Check out the Virtual Flute.
- The Flute Page by Dan Traugh. Instrument care and formation of the embouchure. Info on finger position, high register, and technique development are here.
- New Sounds for Flute by Mats Möller. Very good information on twentieth-century and extended flute techniques. Available online or in a downloadable version.
- Finnish Flute Association Site is partly in English, partly in Finnish. Useful English-language materials include a microtone fingering chart and repertoire list (bilingual).
- Flute Repertoire by Christopher Lee. Information on flute composers and their works, suitable for recital program notes.
- Flutehistory.com by Ardal Powell. Historical information on flutes, flutists, repertoire, and more. The Playing section has information on performance practice from baroque to folk to jazz.
- Hands On edited by John Lunn. Articles on flute ergonomics and repetitive-motion injuries, including info about flute customization.
- FAQ about Flutes by Walt LaForet. Technical information and common-sense advice about buying a flute.
- Educational Articles from the Miyazawa Flutes website. Expert advice on keywork options, pads, maintenance, and more. Excellent.
- Free Articles on Flute Playing by Jennifer Cluff. Wonderfully practical information for flutists at all levels.
- Sir James Galway Articles and more by the world’s most famous flutist.
- Flutes.tk. Portal of flute links.
- Gazette Glimpses from the Greater Boston Flute Association. Articles on various topics from the GBFA’s journal.
- Flute.com Lots of links.
- John Wion. Errata to published flute music and more. Great!
- Tips for Flute by Dr. Christina Guenther. Good articles on flute-playing fundamentals.
- Arwen and Justin’s Flute Site General flute information. Highlights include the tips section and some musings about the flute in music beyond classical.
- The Flute Studio by Kim J. Teal. The Flute Tips & Tricks section has some very useful alternate fingerings.
- Fluteinfo.com by Jess Clark. Check the documents listing for some concise and useful articles.
