Fake book pdf bass clef staff

The bass clef real book is extremely accurate, neat, and is designed, above all, for practical use. Afrocuban classics, brazilian music and latin jazz tunes, designed for classroom or professional use. The craze for the real book started in the 70s when jazz players around berklee college of music created a fake book of common jazz tunes called the real book. The notes on the bass staff follow the same pattern as other notes on the music staff. Part i easier tunes, for high school or even middle school ensembles. Since the staff shown above begins with a bass clef, we know that the values of the notes in the spaces will always be a, c, e, and g. Book notebook journal 100 pages the real book volume iii. A common convention in jazz and standard lead sheets produced in the style of the real book. We are accepting online orders but shipments may take longer than normal. Bass clef instruments tunes for beginning improvisers. When playing chord piano using for example a fake book. Download this large printable pdf blank bass clef staff paper by clicking the image or. Write out those walking basslines and transcribe those solos. The real book fifth edition f bass clef bass clef edition the christmas collection that all jazz cats will want in their stocking.

Players will enjoy putting the cool back into these christmas. Most tunes never seen in print before presented in real easy format tune on one page, educational material on each facing page. Use this large printable pdf blank bass clef staff paper to write your song. Oct 31, 2015 a fake book is a collection of lead sheets, or pages that contain only the treble clef staff with the vocal melody of the song and chord symbols.

Our site includes quizzes, lessons and resources for teachers and students interested in using technology to enhance music education. Get yourself or your beginning jazz combo sounding good right away with the first fake book ever designed for the beginning improviser. Most books are also released in multiple keys, so whether you play trumpet, alto sax, bass or piano, there is a book in your key and clef. Youll get full access to our interactive quizzes and transcripts and can find. The bass staff unit 1 the two dots of the bass clef surround the line on which the note f is placed. When used on a modern stave the dots are either side of the 4th line, showing that note is f. Youll get full access to our interactive quizzes and transcripts and can find out how to use our videos to earn real college credit. Starting from the bottom of the bass clef staff, the lines represent g, b, d, f and a. Anyone have a copy they wouldnt mind sharing, or know where i can get a pdf version of the bass clef version. The easy movie fake book 100 songs from the silver screen in largerthanusual fake book notation and all in the key of c. Book has been the most popular book for gigging jazz.

Dec 12, 2011 the real christmas book bass clef edition the christmas collection that all jazz cats will want in their stocking. This style likely was a result of a shortcut to eliminate the laborious task of handcopying these markings onto each and every line. Even the alto and tenor saxophonists, and the trumpet players read co. Although i do agree that listening is the primary way to learn the jazz language, there is no harm and often much to benefit from in learning to read. Against all odds take a look at me now alfie beauty and the beast born free breaking free can you feel the love tonight the candy man diamonds are a girls best friend. Due to covid19 we are focused on protecting the safety of our employees.

Print fretboard charts, practice the notes of the bass clef, look up musical terms in the dictionary, practice to the interactive metronome, print staff paper and bass tab paper and tune your bass. Print the notes for common scales and chords for any stringedinstrument in any tuning. Oct 06, 2017 sorry to come down hard on you, but if youre going to call yourself a jazz musician, you are going to have to be able to read concertpitch lead sheets like everyone else does. The jazz standards in the real book are more balanced in that respect and fea ture only. It starts with keyboard geography, treble clef note assignment sheets, rhythm drills, scales, key signatures, and chords for. Note reading worksheet ardrey kell high school choral. This fake book has been assembled with tunes that have been written prior to 1923 which makes them out of in the usa. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The only legal, corrected and updated version of the original real book. Fake books can be fairly expensive so it is worth while to check with the supplier what version you are getting etc. These can either be combination chords such as a g chord over an a bass note, or simply inversions, such as a g chord over its fifth, d. Exercises the bass clef is written in four motions. Pianovocalchords, piano accompaniment, organ, harpsichord, baritone sax, trombone, tuba, horn in f, euphonium, cello, double bass, bass guitar, baritone recorder, fake book digital download composed by camille saintsaens 18351921.

The real book bass clef sixth edition pdf free download epdf. Bass clef staff 10 per page print your own sheet music, for composition or music instruction. Blank, 32bar bass clef staff paper pdf for bass players. Jul 01, 2005 the craze for the real book started in the 70s when jazz players around berklee college of music created a fake book of common jazz tunes called the real book.

The real book fifth edition f bass clef internet archive. Founded in 1947, hal leonard corporation has become. The bass clef is also known as the f clef and looks like this. Imo you should get the treble clef books and use them to help your treble clef reading as there are times when being able to read either clef will serve you well. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. Strings by mail the new real book c and vocal version the new real book vol. Printout this large printable bass clef staff sheet and enter your original song. I use this easy fake book amazon with my students, which is a great way to learn to play chords and melody following a lead sheet. Draw a bass clef at the beginning of the staff and write the letter name of each note. Fake it til you make itplay easy songs on the piano book. This is the backward c on the lefthand side of the staff. In the bass staff, the names of the notes on the lines from bottom to top are g, b, d, f, a. A lead sheet has only the melody written with notes or only lyrics, and above it the chords are written as chord symbols, like cmaj7, eb dim. Since the 1970s, the real book has been the most popular book for gigging jazz musicians.

The real book vol 4, bass clef edition bass musician. Blank, eightstave staff paper in bass clef with barlinesfour bars per stave. Lowering the bass clef to the second highest line creates a baritone clef. Sorry to come down hard on you, but if youre going to call yourself a jazz musician, you are going to have to be able to read concertpitch lead sheets like everyone else does. The new real book c and vocal version strings by mail. Print how to read notes of the bass clef staff worksheet 1. The fake book is a central part of the culture of playing music in public, particularly in jazz, where improvisation is particularly valued. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The real books are the bestselling jazz books of all time.

Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. This product includes pieces featured in grade exams. Fake books are a very economical way of buying sheet music. The names of the notes in the spaces from bottom to top are a, c, e, g. Most use the treble clef but there are some bass clef alto versions. Practice drawing the bass clef sign by tracing over the guidelines. Notes of the bass clef and staff how to read music youtube. Each song is treble clef melody, all lyrics words to the song, chord symbols above the staff. I was looking for a fake book that had the bass notes for a bass fiddle in it. The bass clef is sometimes called the f clef because the bass clef symbol has two dots that surround the line. Chapter 9 dividing the workload page 183 learn common voicings that allow you to move some of the notes from the right hand to the left. Treble clef and bass clef empty 12 staff, manuscript sheets notation paper for composing for musicians,teachers, students, songwriting. Bass clef edition real books hal leonard constructing walking jazz bass lines, book 1. Hal leonard the real book volume 3 bass clef edition this oversized item has special shipping requirements the shipping company will call you to schedule your delivery date and time.

Fakebooks click on link for more information the real christmas book bass 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. The top of the clef should touch the very top line of the staff. C treble bb treble eb treble bass clef f horn if you want versions in other keys or want more tunes added, feel free to contact me. This unique fake book features 150 custom arrangements of carols and contemporary holiday songs featuring sophisticated jazz chord changes in the popular, userfriendly real book format. The safety of our employees and customers is paramount. Click notation example top right of this web page if you have never seen the format.

Where can i find some good fake and real books for free in bass clef. Bass clef, sixth edition ebook free download fake book. Slash chords are fake book notation for inversions. Internet archive bookreader the real book fifth edition f bass clef.

This fakebook has been produced in the following versions. I actually bought it twice, a paper edition and i downloaded one in kindle for my ipad. Skip ahead 30 something years, and there are now legal versions based on the original real book. As a bass player, while i read treble clef its great to have it in bass clef. All others are on double staff system with chords underneath for easy reading. Whenever you see a bass clef, the notes will have the values as shown above. The values of the notes on the lines will be g, b, d, f, and a. Hal leonard the real christmas book bass clef edition. Bass clef edition real books hal leonard constructing walking. The nook book ebook of the the real book volume ii songbook. Hal leonard the real book volume 3 bass clef edition. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. All others are on double staff system with chords underneath for easy.

The real book volume i bass clef edition hal leonard. How to play from a fake book without gettin the blues. Looking for pdf of bass clef real book title is self explanatory. The new real book volume 3 bass clef edition sheet music. In fact i downloaded several fake books to my ipad. While some commonly played tunes are absent from the book, many of the. This 30 page book teaches you how to play from a fake book or real book. The studybass online metronome gives you a simple click. With a lead sheet, you are free to create your own versions also called arrangements of the songs you love. A fake book is a collection of lead sheets, or pages that contain only the treble clef staff with the vocal melody of the song and chord symbols.

The books are great for having something to play and trying out new material in a group. If this symbol is different like a cursive s or strange b you do not have a bass clef. Get yourself or your beginning jazz combo sounding good right away with the first. A fake book shows the melody on the treble clef staff and chords in the left hand. Great for jazz standards in the 32bar aaba form and other 32bar formsone chorus per page. Create lead sheets in the real book style in finale and. Hal leonard the real book volume 1 c edition bass clef edition. Bass clef, sixth edition the real book of real estate.