Detail 01
Comb binding
The book lies in a comb-bound format rather than standard glued binding.

Independent shopping perspective
Volume IV expands The Real Book collection with 400 songs not found in its earlier volumes, presented here in B-flat notation. The softcover uses clear handwritten notation and comb binding, keeping a large repertoire together in a format made for regular use. Its accurate arrangements cover standards and familiar titles including “Days of Wine and Roses,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Summertime,” and many more.

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What matters in use
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 01
The book lies in a comb-bound format rather than standard glued binding.
Detail 02
A lighter-cover book format for this 11 by 8.5 inch edition.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It contains 400 songs that had not appeared in the earlier volumes.
Yes. It uses easy-to-read handwritten notation with comb binding.
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