The Real Easy Book: Tunes For Beginning Improvi... -

: The expanded edition includes harmony parts, background figures for soloists, and ensemble "shout choruses". Included Standards

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

: Provides song-specific supplemental material, including:

The book utilizes a unique two-page spread for every tune to simplify the learning process for beginners:

: Clear fingerings for common jazz chord shapes.

: Fully written-out sample bass parts to help young rhythm sections find their groove.

: Tailored specifically for soloing over that song's chord changes.

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