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(Fake Book). One of the bestselling fake books of all time has just been updated to include an even better assortment of 1001 essential songs from all genres that every musician should have in their library! Includes the melody lines, lyrics, and chords for: ABC * Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive *…


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1 author picked The Best Fake Book Ever as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I found that once my brain was filled with enough information, I didn’t need more theories. I needed to dive headfirst into the greatest songs ever written and learn from them. A fake book doesn’t have any arrangements; it’s just the melody and chords, but that’s what a song is at its core. Along with recordings, I had everything I needed, and so will you. Feel free to swap in the Ultimate Jazz Fake Book or a classical fake book if you prefer. 

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