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How to Play from a Fake Book
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Guitar, Piano/Keyboard
SKU: HL.220019
Composed by Blake Neely. Piano. Instructional. Instructional book. With standard notation and instructional text. 88 pages. Hal Leonard #220019. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.220019).ISBN 9780634002069. UPC: 073999842821. 9x12 inches.
Ever wondered how to create better accompaniments for the melodies in your favorite fake books? This 'teach yourself' book introduces you to chord building, various rhythmic styles, and much more, so that you play the songs you like just the way you want them. Keyboard players with a basic understanding of notation and sight-reading will be on their way to more fun with fake books. The relaxed tone of the text and selection of fun songs keep How to Play from a Fake Book entertaining throughout - perfect for amateur musicians, or as a supplement for keyboard teachers and their students.
- Ain't We Got Fun?
- All God's Children Got Shoes
- America, the Beautiful
- Any Time
- April Showers
- Aura Lee
- Battle Hymn Of The Republic
- Beale Street Blues
- The Bear Went Over The Mountain
- Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie
- Camptown Races
- Carolina In The Morning
- Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)
- Come Back To Sorrento
- Danny Boy
- Down by the Old Mill Stream
- Frankie And Johnny (You'll Miss Me In The Days To Come)
- Give My Regards to Broadway
- Hearts And Flowers
- Home on the Range
- (There'll Be) A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
- How Can I Keep From Singing
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
- I've Been Working On The Railroad
- Jingle Bells
- Kum Ba Yah
- Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland
- Merrily We Roll Along
- Michael Row The Boat Ashore
- Minstrel Boy
- My Country, 'Tis Of Thee (America)
- Oh! Susanna
- Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)
- Old Joe Clark
- The Red River Valley
- Royal Garden Blues
- Saint James Infirmary
- Scarborough Fair
- She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain
- Shenandoah
- Simple Gifts
- Streets Of Laredo (The Cowboy's Lament)
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
- Take Me Out To The Ball Game
- They Didn't Believe Me
- 'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
- When The Saints Go Marching In
- Yankee Doodle
- Yankee Doodle Boy
- The Yellow Rose of Texas
- You Made Me Love You (I didn't Want to do it)
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 8 Reviews
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Lisa R.
December 17, 2025
Finally, Fun with Fake Books!
This book is exactly what I needed! Blake Neely's 'teach yourself' approach is so encouraging, making it easy for an adult learner like me to understand. It takes the mystery out of fake books and helps me create my own accompaniments. The song list is enjoyable, and I'm already feeling more confident. It’s a truly relaxed and rewarding way to learn, perfect for weekend playing.
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Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Building Accompaniment Versatility
As a collaborative pianist, mastering flexible accompaniment is key. This instructional book provides excellent foundational techniques for building effective support for vocalists. It delves into chord construction and rhythmic patterns, which are vital for adapting to various vocal ranges and styles. While it doesn't offer specific arrangements, it empowers pianists to craft intelligent, responsive accompaniments rather than just doubling the melody.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Essential Foundation for Fake Book Mastery
While not a performance fake book itself, this guide is crucial for any musician needing to improve their accompaniment skills. It provides practical instruction on chord building and varied rhythmic styles, directly enhancing one's ability to interpret charts quickly on a gig. A solid investment for developing the versatility required for impromptu requests and diverse musical situations. Highly recommend for skill development.
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Don R.
January 10, 2025
Fake Book Fan.
Just what I was looking for.
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Wangjin M.
October 26, 2024
Dear; I have ordered 3
Dear;
I have ordered 3 books. But, you have sent only 2 books. Please send me the book , PNO how to play from fakebook, you did not sent me. order date: 09/23/2024 my purchase order: HLO PRO 6387365 customer number: 00000085 item number 220019 , PNO how to play from fakebook (I have received only 2 books, item number 240024 & 312097) My address: Wangjin MUN 58, Heolleoung 8-gil Apt 114-1604, Seocho-gu Seoul, South Korea, 06800 |
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Susan S.
October 19, 2024
How to play from a fakebook
It's great! Very well organized.. I'm a retired teacher and appreciate the organized method throughout.
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Very D.
January 06, 2019
This is NOT a finished copy...forgot to edit it?
This is the worst copy of a published book I have ever seen. It has songs missing, type mismatched, so many errors it is hard to read. Is this a galley proof or a finished book??? Very disappointed this is sold.
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Anonymous
December 09, 2011
Excellent Starter Book
This book is an excellent introduction to fake book playing for someone who already has a working knowledge of piano/keyboard. It starts with simple triads and easy accompaniment patterns, and builds to an intermediate level. A player who already has a good knowledge of chord playing might find the book to be too rudimentary. But for making a first step into melody/chord playing the book is a good choice.
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