A handy, accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for flutists who want to get the most out of their instrument. This Tipbook offers you a truckload of information, delivered at the right pace, including topics such as selecting and play-testing flutes and piccolos, choosing headjoints, maintenance and tuning, as well as the history and the family of the instrument, and a glossary. Also included are the Tipbook Fingering Charts and the unique Interactive Tipcodes that allow you to hear online audio examples. Written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians, and other experts, for beginners, students, and advanced players.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations).
240 Pages. ISBN 1423465253 List price U.S. $14.95

Tipbooks can be purchased at bookstores, music stores, and other outlets as well as at www.musicdispatch.com and other internet bookstores.


Press reviews
· Clearly written, concise and accurate information; A very useful reference book for students and teachers alike. – Larry Krantz Flute Pages
· Highly recommended for flute players of all levels. – Matthew Bright, Flutewise

The Internet offers loads of additional information on your instrument. Some good starting points for flutists are:
· Larry Krantz Flute Pages - www.larrykrantz.com
· Flutes are Fun! - www.harpsong.org
· Flutewise Online - www.flutewise.com
· The Flute Network - www.flutenet.com
· The FluteConnection - www.fluteconnection.net
· World of Flutes - www.gwr.org/flutes
· Flutes.tk - www.flutes.tk