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Bb edition
Already transposed up a whole step so you read the same page number as the C players and land in the right key.
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Hal LeonardThe Real Book, Volume I Sixth Edition (Bb Instruments)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Real Book Volume I, sixth edition, transposed for Bb instruments. Jazz lead sheets for trumpet, tenor sax, clarinet and soprano sax players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet and tenor sax players learning standard jazz repertoire
- Jam sessions and combo rehearsals where everyone calls from the Real Book
- Building a working knowledge of melodies and changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert-pitch instruments — guitar, piano, bass need the C edition
- Eb instruments like alto sax; they need the Eb edition
- Players who want full arrangements rather than melody and chord symbols
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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Lead sheet format
Melody line plus chord symbols only. You build the voicings, comping and solos yourself.
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Sixth edition
The legitimate licensed version, so the engraving is clean and consistent rather than a photocopied bootleg.
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Volume I
The core standards volume. Later volumes add repertoire but this is the one most sessions call from.
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Standard notation
You need to read music. There is no tab and no fingering guidance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your instrument's key first — Bb, Eb and C editions are not interchangeable
- 02Chord symbols only; you supply voicings and solo ideas
- 03Volume I alone won't cover every tune called at a session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which instruments use the Bb edition?
Trumpet, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and clarinet. Alto and baritone sax players need the Eb edition. Guitar, piano and bass use the C edition.
02Can I use this with players reading the C edition?
Yes. That's the point of the transposed editions — the same tune sits on the same page and sounds in the same concert key when you play together.
03Does it include full piano arrangements?
No. These are lead sheets: melody and chord symbols. You interpret the harmony and create your own comping and solos from the changes.
04Do I need to read standard notation?
Yes. Everything is written in standard notation with chord symbols above the staff. There's no tab and no fingering diagrams.
