Tipbook Vocals

This easy-to-read and highly accessible Tipbook has been written in close collaboration with classical and non-classical singers and teachers, therapists and other experts. Tipbook Vocals doesn't teach you how to sing, but it supplies you with valuable, practical information that will help you to understand and extend the possibilities of your voice, to appreciate and evaluate input from voice teachers and coaches, and to have easier access to other literature on the subject. Perfect for singers of any style and at any level, it covers: singing well, registers and voice types; voice care; lyrics; microphone selection; and much more. "Interesting, brief, clearly written ... a useful introductory overview. (Tipbook Vocals) certainly does compile useful information in an extremely well-condensed, abbreviated and accessible form. The opinions expressed in the book ... generally reflect high-quality standards of practice accepted throughout the international community of voice experts." (Robert Sataloff, MD, DMA; Journal of Voice) "This book is a veritable giant of information, and should be in every teacher's and professional's library, as well as the advanced student's. I'm happy to recommend it." (Henry Howell, Australian Music Teacher Magazine) "There's something for all kinds of singers, teachers, therapists and doctors, whether your interest in singing is artistic, anatomical or both. I loved it and it's a book I'd have been proud to have written myself." (Jayne Comins, The Singer Magazine) "While the book provides a wealth of information for the singer, its small profile also encourages its owner to carry it along as a practical reference for the college student, the elementary and secondary classroom or the church or community choir musician. For even the well-trained professional, this Tipbook may offer an alternative view or serve to refresh a stale bag o' tricks." (Karen Nevins, Bella Voce, ACDA Michigan) "A quick reference to confront problems and questions; ten easy to grasp chapters, and a great glossary and index of musical words, terminology and definitions, for solo singers as well choir members, background vocalists and other singers in any style of music and at any level or age."(Barry Rudolph, Music Connection)

Introduces trumpets, trombones, flugelhorns, and cornets, offers advice on purchasing an instrument, demonstrates fingering patterns, and defines jargon.

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

The reference manual for both beginners and advanced guitar players, including Tipcodes and a glossary.

The reference manual for both beginners and advanced brass wind players, including tipcodes and a glossary.

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)

Overview: A handy, accessible, thorough, and convenient guide for drummers 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 drums and cymbals, buying sticks, heads, and hardware, maintenance, tuning, as well as the history and the family of the instrument, and a drummer's glossary. Written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians, and other experts, for beginners, students, and advanced players. The instrument in bird's-eye view, Lessons, teachers, and practicing, Dozens of clear illustrations, Auditioning drums and cymbals, Maintenance and tuning, Basic background information, Basic beats and rudiments, Glossary, And where to find even more ...

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)