The Ultimate Fake Book (for C Instruments) - Softcover

Hal Leonard Corp.

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Synopsis

The Ultimate Fake Book C Edition is the most complete sheet music collection ever created for C instruments, designed for musicians, teachers, and performers of all levels. Perfect for pianists, guitarists, vocalists, and keyboard players, this fifth edition includes over 1200 songs spanning jazz, pop, Broadway, country, and rock. Used by music students and professionals alike, its ideal for practice, teaching, gigs, or casual jam sessions.

Whats Inside: This massive spiral-bound book features melody lines, chord symbols, and complete lyrics for every song, offering flexible performance options for solo or group settings. The durable comb binding ensures long-lasting use, while the clear layout makes it easy to follow along. Each song is carefully arranged for readability and smooth page turns, making it a reliable companion for stage, studio, or classroom.

How It Helps: The Ultimate Fake Book supports sight-reading, rhythm development, and harmonic understanding. It helps build confidence and technique through real-world repertoire and enhances performance skills by connecting players with familiar songs. Music educators use it as a core teaching resource, and students love its variety and versatility. This collection motivates consistent practice through popular tunes and timeless melodies that inspire creativity.

Full Song List: Includes favorites such as *All the Things You Are* *Autumn in New York* *Beauty and the Beast* *Cant Help Falling in Love* *Come Fly with Me* *Endless Love* *Friends in Low Places* *Moon River* *Piano Man* *Roxanne* *Shout* *Smooth* *Start Me Up* *Strawberry Fields Forever* *Tears in Heaven* *Youve Got a Friend* and hundreds more.

A thoughtful gift for musicians and teachers. Whether for lessons, performances, or studio work, this songbook brings music to life for every player.

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About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.

From the Back Cover

Nearly two decades ago, Hal Leonard created The Ultimate Fake Book, a collection of more than 1,200 songs which lived up to its name and set the standard for all fake books that followed.

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