: Features a clean, accurate lead sheet with the melody and chord symbols for over 40 classic jazz tunes.
The book utilizes a unique two-page spread for every tune to simplify the learning process for beginners:
: Easy-to-read chord staves for keyboard players. The Real Easy Book: Tunes for Beginning Improvi...
is an entry-level fake book published by Sher Music Co. specifically designed to bridge the gap between basic music theory and active jazz performance. Developed and road-tested at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, it is widely recognized by educators as the standard resource for middle and high school jazz programs. Key Features & Pedagogical Approach
: Tailored specifically for soloing over that song's chord changes. : Features a clean, accurate lead sheet with
: Clear fingerings for common jazz chord shapes.
The collection covers a broad spectrum of jazz styles, including swing, bebop, funk, and Latin. Key tunes include: (Milt Jackson) Song For My Father (Horace Silver) St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins) Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Joe Zawinul) Little Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard) Availability & Versions specifically designed to bridge the gap between basic
The Real Easy Book: Tunes for Beginning Improvisers Level 1 (Eb Version)