Hal Leonard The Real R&B Book - C Instruments

Summary of This Sheet Music

This collection brings together a broad anthology of soul, R&B, and funk standards, designed to form a true "library" of essential songs to know. It features emblematic tracks that have shaped the history of popular music, perfect for building a solid and instantly recognizable repertoire, whether you are an instrumentalist or a singer. The collection suits both personal practice (phrasing, dynamics, timing) and group performance, naturally fitting into various ensemble settings.

The selection spans multiple eras and moods: timeless ballads, punchy grooves, dance tracks, and generational anthems. Among the included titles are "ABC," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't No Sunshine," "Brick House," "Chain Of Fools," "Cissy Strut," "Crazy In Love," "Doo Wop (That Thing)," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "I Wish," "Just The Two Of Us," "Kiss," "Lady Marmalade," "Let's Get It On," "Let's Stay Together," "Love Train," "Mustang Sally," "My Girl," "Respect," "Sexual Healing," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Sir Duke," "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay," "Stand By Me," "Superstition," "Take Me To The River," "What'd I Say," "What's Going On," "When A Man Loves A Woman," "Purple Rain," and "Yeah!"

Thanks to this diversity, this sheet music is particularly useful for working on interpretation and musical culture: understanding styles (Southern soul, funk, contemporary R&B), identifying characteristics of each era, and finding songs suited to your level, vocal range, or the energy you want to convey on stage. An excellent choice for those who want, in a single volume, an effective and musically oriented repertoire.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

An essential soul, R&B and funk repertoire	a generous selection of legendary songs, from Motown classics to more modern hits.	Style development	an excellent resource for refining rhythmic placement, articulation, vocal expression and the conventions of groove.
Perfect for expanding your set and jam sessions	ideal for rehearsals, auditions, concerts, “cover” gigs and repertoire practice.	A varied and crowd-pleasing selection	well-known songs that are easy to include in a programme and highly effective in a group setting.