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Welcome! Here are resources to help you learn to play the flute or make a flute, plus know more about the flute—all from author/musician/flutemaker Mark Shepard. There’s even a printable flute fingering chart. Enjoy the magic of flute!
Mark’s Flute Books! |
 How to Love Your FluteA Guide to Flutes and Flute Playing |
 Simple FlutesA Guide to Flute Making and Playing |
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Flute Beginner FAQ
Tips on how to learn to play the flute.
Finding Your Flute—UPDATED
Tips on choosing, renting, and buying a new or used flute.
Getting a Sound on the Flute
How to blow your first note.
Where to Put the Holes for a Flute
Rules for placing and tuning finger holes when making flutes.
The Plumber’s Pipe
Instructions for making quality simple flutes from PVC plumbing pipe.
Get the Player’s Manual (PDF, 10 pages)
How the Flute Works
An intro to flute acoustics.
A Flute Bookshelf
Good books for getting into flute playing and making.
About Mark’s Flute Books
Info on flute books written by Mark.
About Mark and the Flute
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May we be made ever more perfect instruments.
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