Detail 01
C Instruments edition
Concert pitch. Piano, guitar, bass, flute, violin and vibes read straight from it; trumpet and alto sax cannot.
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Hal LeonardThe Real Book Volume II - Second Edition (C Instruments)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second volume of Real Book charts in concert pitch. For players building a standards repertoire who already work from a fake book on gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jam sessions and gigs where tunes get called on the spot
- Piano, guitar, bass, flute or violin players reading in concert pitch
- Players who already have Volume I and want more tunes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bb or Eb horn players — buy the matching transposed edition
- Anyone wanting full written-out piano or guitar arrangements
- Players who cannot yet read melody lines 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.
Detail 02
Volume II
A different tune list from Volume I, not a revision of it. The two volumes complement rather than replace each other.
Detail 03
Second Edition
Editions vary in contents and page numbering, so check which one your band or school uses before ordering.
Detail 04
Fake book format
Melody line plus chord symbols. You supply the voicings, the feel and the arrangement yourself.
Detail 05
$45 for the volume
Cost per tune is low compared with buying individual charts, but you pay upfront for songs you may never call.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio and no tab — melody and chord symbols only
- 02Confirm your bandmates use the same edition before rehearsal
- 03A single volume covers a lot of pages; a sturdy stand helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does C Instruments mean?
Concert pitch. It suits piano, guitar, bass, flute, violin and other non-transposing instruments. Bb and Eb players need the edition written for their key.
02Do I need Volume I first?
No. Volume II stands on its own with its own tune list. Most players who own both use them as one combined repertoire.
03Is this a beginner book?
Not really. It gives you melody and chords with no explanation, so you need to already read music and know how to build chords.
04Will a tenor sax player be able to read my copy?
No. Tenor is a Bb instrument and would sound a whole step off. Bb players need the Bb edition of the same volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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- Second Edition (C Instruments)
