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Bass clef edition
Everything is written in bass clef at concert pitch. Treble-clef readers should get a different edition.
Product detailSKU #1274034472581
Hal LeonardThe Real Book Volume 1 - C Edition Bass Clef Edition
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard jazz fake book, transposed into bass clef. For bass players, trombonists and other bass-clef readers working standards on gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists learning the standard repertoire from chord changes
- Trombone and low-brass players sitting in on jazz gigs
- Jam sessions where everyone calls tunes from the same book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar, piano or horn players reading treble clef
- Beginners who can't yet read notation or chord symbols
- Anyone wanting full arrangements — these are melody and changes only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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C edition
Concert pitch, no transposition. Matches piano, bass and guitar, not Bb or Eb horns.
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Volume 1
The first and most-called volume. Sessions that say 'Real Book' usually mean these tunes.
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Fake book format
One page per tune: melody line plus chord symbols. You supply the voicings and the feel.
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$38.90 price
Reference-book tier. It's a repertoire library, not a lesson book.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your session uses C, Bb or Eb — editions aren't interchangeable
- 02You need to read notation and chord symbols already; there's no method here
- 03Large-format book — plan on a music stand rather than a lap
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between C bass clef and regular C edition?
Same tunes and same concert key. This one prints the melodies in bass clef so bass, trombone and tuba players can read them without transposing on sight.
02Can a bass player use this?
Yes, that's the main audience. You get the head in bass clef plus chord symbols to build walking lines from.
03Does it include the lyrics or full arrangements?
It's a fake book: melody and chord symbols. Arranging, voicings and form choices are up to the players.
04Is Volume 1 the one I need?
For most jam sessions, yes. Volume 1 carries the core standards that get called most often; later volumes expand outward from there.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- C Edition Bass Clef Edition
