Tipbook Cello

Tipbook Cello
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9789076192475

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. "Provides access to the kind of knowledge a professional cellist would accumulate over the years. Comprehensive, concise and written in straight-forward language." (Stringendo) "Each Tipbook volume is small in size but rich in information, suitable for students and professionals." (Muzik Etc) "Concise but detailed advice; clear and crisply written. Billing itself as the reference manual for both beginning and advanced cellists, the book comes pretty darn close to its claim." (Kindler Cello Society Newsletter)

Tipbook Violin & Viola

Tipbook Violin & Viola
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2001
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9789076192390

The reference manual for both begining and advanced violinists, including tipcodes and a glossary.

Tipbook Flute and Piccolo

Tipbook Flute and Piccolo
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2009
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423465256

Introduces flutes and piccolos, offers advice on purchasing an instrument, demonstrates fingering patterns, and defines jargon.

Tipbook Amplifiers and Effects

Tipbook Amplifiers and Effects
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423462774

(Book). Whether you need a guitar amp, a sound system, a multi-effects unit for a bass guitar, or a keyboard amplifier, Tipbook Amplifiers and Effects helps you make a good choice. Two chapters explain general features (controls, equalizers, speakers, MIDI, etc.) and figures (watts, ohms, impedance, etc.), and further chapters cover the specifics of guitar amps, bass amps, keyboard amps, acoustic amps, and sound systems. Effects and effect units are dealt with in detail, and there are dedicated chapters on microphones and pickups, and on cables and wireless systems.

Tipbook Flute & Piccolo

Tipbook Flute & Piccolo
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9789076192420

The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The flute and piccolo book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing flutes and piccolos, choosing headjoints, playing tips, maintenance and more. "Highly recommended for flute players of all levels." (Matthew Bright, Flutewise) "The Tipbook concept is excellent. These attractively presented little books show clear layout and accessibly short paragraphs. The layout and information are clear and concise." (Australian Music Teacher Magazine)

Tipbook Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar

Tipbook Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423442745

(Book). This owner's guide for electric guitarists and bassists features numerous tips on auditioning and buying a (bass) guitar, choosing new strings, maintenance and tuning, and other aspects that are unique to an electric guitar. This book also includes chapters on the history and the production of these instruments, as well as an index, a glossary, and the unique Interactive Tipcodes that allow you to hear online audio examples.

Tipbook Clarinet

Tipbook Clarinet
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1423465245

"The complete guide to your instrument!"--Cover.

Music on Paper

Music on Paper
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9789076192321

Music on Paper is a handy, accessible guide to reading music and the basics of music theory, for musicians in any style, playing any instrument, at any level. This Tipbook teaches you how to read, provides a clear understanding of what you play, and is a fantastic reference. Covers: accents, alla breves and afterbeats; keys, quarter notes and quintuplets; parts, plops and pitch bends; transposing, triplets and tremolos; and much more. "Without a doubt, the Music on Paper Tipbook is one I'd highly recommend to ALL songwriters." (American Songwriter) "Very well organized and easy to read; a perfect supplement and quick reference guide to any high school music program or basic college music theory course." (Online Trombone Journal) "Music on Paper has got to be the best of the books on music theory available on the market - in more ways than one." (Canadian Clarinet Resources) "This tiny book is marvellous ... It easily negotiates the gulf between popular culture and heritage music theory which is still a major problem with many of the offerings in this crowded field. There is so much universal information, encompassing the widest range of musical styles, in such a concise and easy to read form." (Music in Action)

Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar

Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2002-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9789076192352

Tipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient reference guides giving musicians everything they want to know about their instruments - and nothing they don't! They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts, and are ideal for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: the instrument in bird's-eye view * lessons, teachers and practicing * dozens of clear illustrations * selecting and play-testing the instrument * a glossary - and all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. As a bonus, special Tipcodes throughout the books give you access to much additional information (short movies, soundtracks, photos and more) at www.tipbook.com! The Electric Guitar and Bass Tipbook covers choosing and buying guitars and basses; brands; selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning; maintenance; accessories and more. "A wealth of information in a very compact form." (Guitar Digest)

Tipbook Acoustic Guitar

Tipbook Acoustic Guitar
Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423442752

Book An owner's guide for acoustic guitarists at all levels, this book features numerous tips on auditioning and buying an acoustic guitar, choosing new strings, maintenance and tuning, and much more. Also included are chapters on the instrument's family, history, and production, as well as an index, a glossary, the unique Interactive Tipcodes, and a complete set of chord diagrams.