Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument

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 trumpet and trombone book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and trombones, buying mouthpieces and mutes, tuning, and a brass players' glossary. "A valuable source of information." (International Trumpet Guild) "Thoughtfully produced with clear print and numerous diagrams and drawings bursting with easy to find information and comprehensive, yet concise guidance." (Harold Nash, The Trombonist)