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High Voice edition
Songs are set in keys that sit higher. A baritone or alto will be fighting the top of every tune.
Product detailSKU #1279141555702
Hal LeonardThe Real Vocal Book Volume 1 High Voice
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hal Leonard's vocal fake book, first volume, in keys set for high voices. For singers who work from lead sheets at rehearsals and gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sopranos and tenors building a standards repertoire
- Jazz vocalists sitting in with a rhythm section
- Voice students learning to read from lead sheets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low voices — the low-voice edition suits those ranges
- Singers who want full written piano accompaniment
- Anyone who cannot read melody notation or 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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Real Book format
Melody line, lyrics, and chord symbols only. Your accompanist builds the part from the changes.
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Volume 1
The entry point of a multi-volume series. Later volumes add repertoire rather than replacing this one.
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Print book, $40
Physical book you mark up and bring to gigs, rather than a digital library you search.
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Hal Leonard imprint
Licensed, correctly credited charts, so the keys and changes match what pit and jazz players expect.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no audio, backing tracks, or accompaniment recordings included
- 02Verify your range wants the high edition before ordering
- 03A pianist or guitarist must read chord symbols to play with you
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between high and low voice?
The keys. The high edition places songs where sopranos and tenors are comfortable; the low edition drops them for altos, baritones, and basses.
02Does it include piano accompaniment?
No. It is a fake book: melody, lyrics, and chord symbols. An accompanist voices the chords themselves.
03Do I need Volume 1 before other volumes?
No. The volumes are separate repertoire collections, not a graded sequence. Volume 1 is simply the most common starting point.
04Can an instrumentalist use this?
Yes, though the keys are chosen for high voices rather than horns, and the lyrics take up space on the page.
