Hal Leonard - Your First Fake Book – 2nd Edition Softcover, 100 Songs, Easy C Key for Piano/Keyboard

Your First Fake Book – 2nd Edition is a 176-page softcover folio designed for beginning musicians learning to play accompaniments using a fake book. The collection includes 100 songs in the key of C from pop, Broadway, movie, folk, and standard repertoires, with large, easy-to-read notation, lyrics, and simplified harmonies. An introduction explains how to use a fake book, making it suitable for piano or keyboard practice, home learning, or classroom use.

• Easy Fake Book Series for Beginner Musicians: Part of Hal Leonard’s Easy Fake Book series, this softcover folio introduces beginner musicians to “faking” accompaniments. Players learn to play chords over melodies while practicing essential skills for piano or keyboard. The book supports home practice, classroom learning, and casual performance for a wide range of songs.
• 100 Songs in the Key of C for Beginners: Includes 100 songs across multiple genres such as pop hits, Broadway, movie songs, folk, and standards. Songs like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Let It Be,” “Stand by Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Yesterday” are arranged in C to provide beginner-friendly access to familiar repertoire.
• Large Music Notation and Lyrics for Practice: Printed with large, easy-to-read notation, each song includes lyrics to support singing along or accompaniment. This format helps beginners focus on learning melodies, reading chords, and practicing without visual strain, making it suitable for home, classroom, or rehearsal settings.
• Simplified Harmonies and C Instrumentation: Chords are simplified to make songs more accessible while remaining true to each original tune. Arrangements are written for C instruments, helping beginners play without transposition, develop chord reading skills, and perform songs across multiple genres effectively.
• 176-Page Softcover Folio Published by Hal Leonard: The 176-page softcover folio provides a comprehensive collection of songs in a standard 9 x 12-inch sheet music format for readability and convenience on a music stand. Produced by Hal Leonard, ISBN 9781540060600, suitable for practice, learning, and casual performance.