Lead-sheet collections for jazz and working musicians, with melodies, chord symbols and practical gig-ready charts.
- 2 articles
- Sheet Music & Learning
Articles on Fake Books
All news
The Ultimate Guide to Fake Books
A fake book hands you a melody and some chord symbols, then trusts you to do the rest. Here's exactly what's on the page and how musicians use it.
Common Fake Books Mistakes to Avoid
A fake book's simplicity is exactly what trips people up. Here are the small, avoidable habits that catch even confident players, and the gentle fixes for each.
Jazz standards and working repertoire
Fake books provide streamlined lead sheets for players who need quick access to melodies, chord symbols and song structures. This category suits jazz musicians, accompanists, session players and anyone building a flexible repertoire.
Compact and practical for performance
Often arranged in a simple, no-fuss format, fake books are useful for rehearsal, gigs and informal performance. Fake books help players learn tunes quickly, support improvisation and keep charts close at hand when time is short.
For learners and professionals alike
From classic standards to contemporary favourites, fake books are valued by musicians at many levels. Whether you are reading from the page or using them as a reference for harmony and structure, fake books remain a dependable working resource.
Music Notation
Printed and digital resources for reading, understanding and using written music in lessons, exams and performance.
1 topic
Circle of Fifths
Circle of fifths guides and charts for key signatures, harmony, transposition and practical music theory.
Sheet Music
Sheet music for lessons, performance and study, with printed and digital editions across many styles.
1 topic
Musical Notes
Simple resources for learning note names, pitch, rhythm and the basics of reading music.
Guitar Lessons
Step-by-step guitar learning books for beginners and progressing players, covering chords, technique, reading and style.
Music Theory
Essential learning resources for understanding rhythm, harmony, notation and the building blocks of music.
Piano Lessons
Practical piano tuition resources for beginners, improvers and exam candidates, with strong support for home practice.
Simply Piano
Simply Piano resources for guided keyboard learning, note reading and steady beginner-friendly progress.
Piano Sheet Music
Piano sheet music for all levels, from first pieces to concert repertoire, in printed and digital editions.
Singing Lessons
Vocal tutor books, graded materials and practical resources for singers at every stage.
Drum Lessons
Drum tutor books and method resources for timing, coordination, rudiments and style-based playing.
Violin Lessons
Structured violin tutor books and learning resources for beginners through to advancing players.
