Choosing a piano becomes a lot easier with the knowledge provided in Tipbook Piano, a guidebook that helps readers gain a better understanding of this complex, expensive instrument without going into “data overload.” How to evaluate an instrument's timbre, how to judge and compare piano keyboards and pedals, the influence of the instrument's dimensions, different types of cabinets, the difference between laminated and solid wood soundboards, accessories, hybrid and digital pianos, and why tuning and regulation are so important – everything is covered in this handy guide. All Tipbooks feature online audio examples through the unique Tipcodes. When the coresponding code is entered into the free website (www.tipbook.com), audio and video examples of topics dicussed in the book come alive; including scales, performances, and terms.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations)
240 Pages. ISBN 1423462785 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 and well illustrated. – Faye Caley, Music Teacher
· Comprehensive approach; easy-to-follow layout makes them a joy to read. – Music Trades
· Technical information presented in commendably easy to understand language; Totally recommended; amazingly comprehensive. – Jazz Journal
· An impressive vast body of information for such small books. – MI Pro

The Internet offers loads of additional information on your instrument. Some good starting points for pianist are:
· The Piano Home Page - www.marthabeth.com
· The Piano Page - www.ptg.org
· Piano Technicians Guild - www.ptg.org/guild.htm
· The UK Piano Page - www.uk-piano.org
· Piano World - www.pianoworld.com
· Concert Pitch Online Piano Services - www.concertpitchpiano.com/OnlineServices.html