A handy, accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for pianists 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 pianos, player pianos and related instruments, maintenance and the basics on tuning, as well the history and the family of the instrument, and a pianist’s glossary. 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).
138 Pages. ISBN 90 76192 36 7. List price U.S. $9.95

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