Hal Leonard The Real Book Vol.1 6TH Edition C Instruments + Online Audio
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- 240 backing tracks included : online access (streaming or download) via a unique code inside the book.
- Official Hal Leonard Edition : the first legitimate and legal version of this iconic collection, designed with respect for copyright and composers.
- Errors corrected : an update that preserves the spirit of the Real Book while eliminating the "historical" mistakes found in previous unofficial versions.
- PLAYBACK+ tool : slow down without changing pitch, loops, transposition, and left/right pan settings for effective practice.
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Summary of This Book
A true institution for musicians since the 1970s, this revisited Real Book retains everything that made it successful on stage and in jam sessions: an essential repertoire of jazz standards and iconic tunes, ready to accompany your rehearsals and performances. The major innovation of this edition is the integration of backing tracks for 240 titles, accessible online to play "like in a band," practice improvisation, or prepare a set with reliable audio support.
Hal Leonard offers here an official publication, designed to move past the versions previously distributed illegally. The goal is simple: to provide a reference collection that respects the work of the authors while delivering a more comfortable playing experience. You will find the DNA of the Real Book, plus a modernized edition where the most well-known errors have been corrected, for safer and more coherent reading at the music stand.
Practically, the audio files are used through the PLAYBACK+ environment, a player designed for musical work: slow down a tune to sight-read, loop a passage to solidify a chord progression or phrase, change the key to adapt the piece to your instrument or vocal range, and adjust the panorama to better isolate certain elements in the listening. An excellent choice to develop rhythmic placement, harmonic ear, and improvisation vocabulary, from solo practice to concert preparation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Edition | Hal Leonard | Genre | Jazz sheet music |
Questions frequently asked
Which instruments can use the Real Book Vol. 1 in the C edition?
This edition is intended for C instruments, with chord charts and melodies presented in this concert key.
How many backing tracks are included with this collection?
Online access includes accompaniment tracks for 240 titles. These allow working on standards with a group play-along support.
Can the audio accompaniments be slowed down or transposed?
The PLAYBACK+ player allows slowing down a track and looping a section. The key can be changed to adapt the piece to the instrument or vocal range. The stereo panorama is also adjustable to better isolate elements during listening.
Have the scores in the Hal Leonard The Real Book Vol.1 6TH Edition been corrected?
The 6th edition by Hal Leonard includes corrections of the most well-known errors. The sheet music reading is therefore more consistent at the music stand.
What repertoire is included in this Real Book?
The collection gathers jazz standards and iconic pieces related to jazz, blues, and soul repertoires.



