A handy, accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for saxophonists 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 saxophones, choosing mouthpieces, necks and reeds, maintenance and tuning, as well as the history and the family of the instrument, and 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).
132 Pages. ISBN 90 76192 33 2. 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
· Excellent for either quick reference, trouble-shooting or top-up information for the most hardened saxophone devotee; Clearly marked chapters…; Very informative. – Winds
· This is a great book for answering all those pesky questions about the saxophone. – Australian Clarinet & Saxophone


The Internet offers loads of additional information on your instrument. Some good starting points for saxophonists are:
· www.bobrk.com/saxfaq
· The International Saxophone Home Page - www.saxophone.org
· Bubba’s Saxophone Links - www.mindspring.com/~mgm/saxlinks.html
· The Saxophone Site / Sax on the Web - www.saxontheweb.net