There are many fine books on the blues, so i thought i would share with you my recommendations. The list starts with general books of the blues essential reading, followed by blues artists in alphabetical order, interjected with blues books on particular themes. One of the most valuable possessions any musician can have is a fake book which contains the melodies, lyrics and chords for hundreds and hun dreds of songs. Ranging from robert johnson to clapton and beyond, this will give you an avenue of variety from which to build your musical knowledge of the blues. As there are so many christmas songs in the public domain, it would be great if. King, billie holiday, leadbelly, alberta hunter, willie dixon, muddy waters, stevie ray vaughan, eric clapton, jimmy witherspoon, bessie smith, sonny boy. Each song in a fake book contains the melody line, basic chords, and lyrics the minimal information needed by a musician to make an. Hal leonard the real blues book fake book woodwind.
Shop the worlds widest selection of blues fake book, sheet music, music books, scores and more. The ultimate jazz fake book c the ultimate jazz fake book bb. Christmas, it is quite nice to have in ones possession a fake book of christmas songs with jazz changes. All your love i miss loving baby please dont go big boss man blues before sunrise the blues is alright boom boom born under a bad sign cheaper to keep her come on in my kitchen crosscut saw damn right, ive got the blues dust my broom every day i have the blues evil five. Hal leonard the real blues book fake book musicians. These cds are available to download without charge for the personal use of purchasers of the legal digital versions of these books. King, billie holiday, leadbelly, alberta hunter, willie dixon, muddy waters, stevie ray vaughan, eric clapton, jimmy witherspoon, bessie smith, sonny boy williamson, and. The melody is written in modern western music notation, the lyric is written as text below the staff and the harmony is specified with chord symbols above the staff the lead sheet does not describe the chord voicings, voice leading. From classic rural and country blues to modern bluesrock, this is the best collection of blues music ever. The real jazz fake book bflat edition trumpet, clarinet, tenor sax, etc. Anthropology au privave billies bounce bills bounce bloomdido blues fast blues for alice cheryl confirmation donna lee k.
Real jazz fake book hard to find songs in lead sheet. When a musician is asked to play a song hes never played be fore, he fakes it. Joe pass duets download on rapidshare search engine joe pass herb ellis jazz duets guitar book mel bay, joe pass 1991 duets john pisano, sheet music fake book transcribed joe pass herb ellis jazz duets guitar mel bay. Each volume features selections sorted alphabetically from the 6 th edition. Hal leonard is proud to publish completely legal and legitimate editions of the original volumes as well as exciting new volumes to carry on the tradition to new generations of players in all styles of music. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta by robert palmer, escaping the delta. The ultimate pop rock fake book linkedin slideshare. Keep in mind that the book isnt bad in and of itself after all its just paper. Every major blues artist is wellrepresented, including howlin wolf, robert johnson, b. More than 350 of the greatest and most commonly performed blues tunes of all time. King, billie holiday, leadbelly, alberta hunter, willie dixon, muddy waters, stevie ray vaughan, eric clapton, jimmy witherspoon, bessie smith, sonny boy williamson, and scores. How to play from a fake book without gettin the blues index of chapters chapter 1 g, am7 and d7 page 1 your first three chords and how to recognize them. Unlike other forms of art, which we experience as artifacts quite detached from their creators, musical performance gives us.
Each song in a fake book contains the melody line, basic chords, and lyrics the minimal information needed by a musician to make an impromptu arrangement of a. How to play from a fake book without gettin the blues. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. King, billie holiday, leadbelly, alberta hunter, willie dixon, muddy waters, stevie ray vaughan, eric clapton, jimmy witherspoon, bessie smith, sonny boy williamson. Horizontal c blues, 68 modal blues slow blues in g, slow blues in f, fast blues in f, fast blues in bb minor blues in c, home stretch, longmeter jazz rock, bird blues rapidshare link thank you for sponsored links reading. No frills, no slants in one direction or another, this book gives you a solid foundation in the blues. Description representing every major blues artist, from billie holiday to eric clapton, this compilation of 400 songs spans the entire history of the blues genre, with melody line, lyrics and chords for all c instruments. A fake book is a collection of musical lead sheets intended to help a performer quickly learn new songs.
This mustown collection includes 635 songs spanning all jazz styles from more than 9 decades from traditional to swing to modern jazz, carefully chosen chords with common practice chord substitutions, lyrics to accomodate vocalists, easytoread music, and composer and performer indexes. The art of fingerstyle guitar by mark humphrey art, the oxford american dictionary informs us, is the production of something beautiful, skill or ability in such work. Various the most comprehensive singlevolume blues publication ever, with songs spanning the entire history of the genre. Amazed at the hop autumn leaves bohemian rhapsody cabaret california girls centerfold chariots of fire crazy dust in the wind earth angel eleanor rigby fever fire and rain from a distance. Early rocknroll era fake book for c instrument and voice. Instrumentalists can playalong with a real rhythm section professionally recorded for these products.
Since the 1970s, the real book has been the most popular book for gigging jazz musicians. The real book volume 2 eb the european fake book c edition. Blues kim ko ko moose the mooche nows the time ornithology parkers mood scrapple from the apple yardbird suite. The real blues book sheet music by, and for free with a 30 day free trial. Jazz fake books and real books sheet music at jw pepper. We went ahead and bought the other blues book that does indeed cover a great selection of classics etc.
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Weve updated this fake book for a fourth edition to ensure that it remains the best ever. Chapter 2 em and c page 16 the six minor and the four major chords. Milwaukie or 97267 usa 5037949696 mondaysaturday 9. Pianokeyboard, c instruments sheet music book by various. The blues fake book needs to be an essential part of any musicians library. Ahundred am dayshavemademeolder sincethelast g timethatisawyourprettyface. The real jazz fake book c edition piano, vocalist, violin, flute, etc. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. All your love i miss loving baby please dont go big boss man blues before sunrise the blues is alright boom boom born under a bad sign cheaper to keep her come on in my kitchen crosscut saw damn right, ive got the blues dust my broom every day i have the blues evil five long years. Drills to expand your skills chapter 3 seventh chords page 32 how to read and understand the richer and.
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