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head_joint_sounds.pdf
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tips_to_improving_your_tone.pdf
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theory_of_scales_all-in-one_wp_copy.pdf
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This gives an overview of helpful information regarding major and minor scales.
middle_school_fba_scale_sheet.pdf
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Here is a  pdf of the FBA Middle School Scale patterns.
fba_hs_scale_sheet.pdf
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Here is a pdf of the FBA High School Scale patterns.
rules_of_articulation.docx
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Finally!  You've all been wanting this to happen and here it is:  Larsen's Rules of Articulation.  Enjoy!
music-portrait-letter-10.pdf
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A downloadable, printable template for manuscript paper.


flutefingeringchart.pdf
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A downloadable, printable fingering chart via www.jennifercluff.com.


herszbaum_flute_fingering_chart.pdf
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A downloadable, printable fingering chart via http://www.herszbaum.com
flashcardflute.pdf
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A downloadable, printable set of flash cards with fingering associated with the musical note.
arnoldjacobsbreathingexercises.pdf
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This breathing exercise was created by Arnold Jacobs, former principal tuba of the Chicago Symphony and an expert on breathing.
why_we_teach_music.pdf
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This pdf gives a good overview of why we teach.  Although this is obviously a relic from our past, it says something that it has followed us this far.

billsteachingphilosopy.doc
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Here is a pdf of Bill's stated teaching philosophy.
repertoire_list.pdf
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Here is a suggested repertoire list for flutists.  It is a a good start, but not comprehensive.

flute-concerto-piano-reduction_score.pdf
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This is a pdf of the piano reduction score of Pandora's Waltz, written by James Stephenson III in honor of Bill's 25th season with the SWFSO.  Please visit http://www.stephensonmusic.com/.
shoulderexercises.pdf
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These exercises help keep your neck and shoulders from retaining tension.  Intersperse them throughout your practice.
_skowroneck_switching_to_wood.pdf
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This is a pdf of a Flute Talk interview with Felix Skowroneck, an icon in the wood flute playing world.  The topic is making the switch to wood.
thumbport.pdf
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Here is some information regarding a device that helps correct right hand position issues.
bickbrannen-cooperscale.pdf
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This is a cogent explanation of the Cooper scale.
flute_tuning_.pdf
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This is a pdf of a document Bill wrote regarding tuning your own instrument.
flute_repair_manual.pdf
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This is a pdf of Horng-Jiun Lin's Doctoral Dissertation on minor flute repairs.  Larsen students, hear us well!  This is for your reference only.  DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!
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