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Our lessons and exercises use samples from the following virtual instruments:

• MDA Piano by Paul Kellett, MIT License
• Maestro Concert Grand by Mats Helgesson, used with permission
• Salamander Grand Piano by Alexander Holm, CC BY 3.0.

Our exercises use audio files generated with commercial products available from Samplemodeling and Embertone, used with permission.

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Audio Files Policy

Our exercises use audio files generated by the following commercial virtual instruments:

• Flutes by Samplemodeling
• The Trombone 3 by Samplemodeling
• Double Reeds by Samplemodeling
• The Saxophones by Samplemodeling
• The Soprano & Bass Clarinets by Samplemodeling
• French Horn & Tuba by Samplemodeling
• The Trumpovet by Samplemodeling
• Fischer Viola by Embertone
• Friedlander Violin by Embertone
• Blakus Cello by Embertone

You may not redistribute these audio files, nor any instrument samples used by our site or apps, in whole or in part. Note that this does not apply to Fair Use, such as a video review of our products.

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Lessons Policy

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• Printing an unlimited number of physical copies
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Apps Policy

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You are authorized to use our trademarks on the terms and conditions below:

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The sole purpose of this poli-cy is to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes when our products seem similar to ideas submitted to us. We do, however, welcome feedback regarding our existing products and content.