Hal Leonard Updates And Relaunches The Acclaimed Tipbook Series

Hal Leonard announces the launch of the Tipbook series in a new, completely redesigned, reader-friendly format. Not another how-to-play guide, the Tipbook series serves as a concise reference for selected instruments. From the professionals at Hal Leonard, the most trusted name in music instruction, comes a series suitable for musicians in all musical styles, from rock and country to classical and jazz. No matter what instrument you play, the Tipbook series has a book for you. Each book covers one instrument, whether guitar or drums, cello or saxophone. Interested in amps? Working on vocals? The Tipbook series offers accessible technical information and important tips for finding the best instrument for your needs. Each book offers an introduction to the instrument; a glossary of terminology; finding a teacher; comparing and selecting instruments and accessories; tuning, adjusting, and maintaining your instrument; unbiased information about brands and manufacturers; and numerous illustrations. And the books feature an online component — readers can go further into the topic by accessing audio and video clips at http://www.tipcode.com./. This year's relaunch of the series features a new reader-friendly trim size (6" x 9"), a clear and inviting design that includes sidebars andtip icons for easy browsing, illustrations and photos on nearly every page, and a tipcode list for easy interaction with the topics available online. At just $14.95, each book is a complete one-stop guide to your selected instrument. Everyone from beginning students through causal adult players will find the series useful each step of the way, from purchasing the right instrument to getting the most out of it. The Tipbook series has proved its worth globally — it is available in English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish — and this new edition is sure to appeal to musicians at all levels. Currently Available:

• Keyboard & Digital Piano (978-1-4234-4277-6)
• Acoustic Guitar (978-1-4234-4275-2)
• Electric Guitar & Bass Guitar (978-1-4234-4274-5)
• Saxophone (978-90-8767-101-3)
• Violin & Viola (978-1-4234-4276-9)
• Cello (978-1-4234-5623-0)
• Vocals (978-1-4234-5622-3)
• Drums (978-90-8767-102-0)

• Piano (978-1-4234-6278-1)
• Amplifiers & Effects (978-1-4234-6277-4)