Here is a totally new and expanded edition of the 2005 original. The new 6“x9” format offers string players at all levels essential information on auditioning and buying a new instrument, bow, and strings. Chapters on maintenance and tuning are included, as well as background information on the family, the history, and the production of the instruments, a glossary and an index, interactive Tipcodes, and new chapter on practicing and dealing with stage fright. Written in collaboration with musicians, teachers, technicians, and other experts, for beginners, students, and advanced players.

Hugo Pinksterboer (text), Gijs Bierenbroodspot (design and illustrations).
240 Pages. EAN 9781423442769 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
· Interesting sections on the history and manufacture; Really, it’s all here; Tips on maintenance are excellent. – Fiddle On Magazine
· … I found myself drawn into the articles on buying an instrument and how to determine sound qualities from the build of the instrument. – European String Teachers Association

The Internet offers loads of additional information on your instrument. Some good starting points for violinists and violists are:
· maestronet.com
· www.bright.net/~hhelser/index.html
· violink.com
· members.aol.com/FiddleNet
· American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers - www.afvbm.com
· The Smithsonian Institute - www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/music.htm#Violins
· Violin Society Of America - www.vsa.to