The Real Easy Book: Tunes For Beginning Improvi... May 2026

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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 The Real Easy Book: Tunes for Beginning Improvi...

: Provides song-specific supplemental material, including: The book is available in multiple transpositions to

: Fully written-out sample bass parts to help young rhythm sections find their groove. Developed and road-tested at the Stanford Jazz Workshop,

: Easy-to-read chord staves for keyboard players.

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