The Easy Fifties Fake Book | Piano Beginner Songbook with Melody and Lyrics | Sheet Music Chords in Key of C for Learning Practice and Group Play | Music Book for Students, Teachers Adult Beginners - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634091220 ISBN 13: 9780634091223

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2005

Synopsis

This beginner friendly fake book is ideal for students, adult learners, teachers, and hobby musicians who are new to faking and want an approachable way to play popular songs. It works well for piano practice, group settings, home learning, casual performances, and classroom use, and it can also serve as a simple curriculum tool for foundational music skills.

Inside this collection are one hundred well known songs presented in an easy fake book format. All selections are written in the key of C and include melody lines, complete lyrics, and simplified chord symbols that stay true to the original harmony. The large, clear notation is easy to read, making it comfortable for beginners and players returning to music after time away.

This book helps build confidence and technique by encouraging players to read melodies, follow chord changes, and coordinate hands at a manageable pace. It supports steady improvement in rhythm, reading, and basic improvisation while motivating consistent practice through familiar and enjoyable repertoire. Teachers often use it as a practical music teacher resource, and it also makes a thoughtful gift for pianists exploring popular styles.

Song List
All I Have To Do Is Dream * Are You Sincere * At The Hop * Autumn Leaves * Beyond The Sea * Blueberry Hill * Chantilly Lace * Don’t Be Cruel * Great Balls Of Fire * Kansas City * Love And Marriage * Mister Sandman * Mona Lisa * Smoke Gets In Your Eyes * Tennessee Waltz * Unchained Melody * Your Cheatin’ Heart * and many more.

Bring music to life. Perfect for lessons, sing alongs, casual performances, and personal enjoyment, this easy fake book invites beginners to relax, play confidently, and enjoy making music from the very first page.

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634091220
• ISBN 13: 9780634091223
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210