The Real Book - Volume 2: C Instruments (Real Books (Hal Leonard))

The ultimate resource for jazz musicians. The Real Book – Volume II (C Edition) continues the legacy of the world’s most trusted jazz fake book series. Designed for pianists, guitarists, horn players, and vocalists, this official 6th Edition provides accurate transcriptions of over 400 jazz standards. Perfect for practice, gigs, and study, it’s an essential reference for students, teachers, and performing artists mastering jazz.

What’s Inside: Each tune includes clearly printed melodies, authentic chord symbols, and transposable progressions, making it easy to adapt for any instrument or ensemble. The layout preserves the beloved Real Book format musicians have relied on since the 1970s while giving proper credit to every composer. From smooth swing to bebop classics, this collection supports skill growth, improvisation, and creative performance.

Why Musicians Love It: This fake book helps players build confidence in reading lead sheets, recognizing harmonic patterns, and developing improvisation techniques. It enhances rhythmic fluency, chordal understanding, and real-world performance readiness. Used in lessons, jam sessions, or live performances.

Full Song List: Air Mail Special * Birdland * Bye Bye Blackbird * Caravan * Doxy * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia * Girl Talk * I Remember You * I Thought About You * In Walked Bud * The Jodi Grind * Just the Way You Are * Killer Joe * Little Sunflower * Mercy, Mercy, Mercy * Moanin * The Nearness of You * Nows the Time * Old Devil Moon * Phase Dance * St. Thomas * Speak Low * Stardust * Tangerine * Tenor Madness * Watch What Happens * Whisper Not * Willow Weep for Me * Yardbird Suite * and more.

Bring music to life. Whether preparing for a gig, rehearsal, or jazz class, The Real Book – Volume II inspires creativity, improvisation, and lifelong musicianship.

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.