What is a fake book? What are chord symbols? Good morning. Chord symbols. You know what chord symbols are? Those little notations above a line of music. They may say just C. That means to play the C chord in … Continue reading →
Lead Sheets and Fake Books Good morning. This is Duane. Today I’d like to talk about lead sheets and fake books. If you don’t know what a lead sheet and fake book is, you really need to know that if … Continue reading →
A fake book is a book of songs where the melody, the lyrics, and the chord changes are included. If there is anything unique about the song, like an area where everything stops for a certain amount of time, that will also be noted.
Continue reading →Watch this short video on the difference between playing music from a written score as opposed to playing from a lead sheet in a fake book: How To PLAY More Notes Without READING More Notes
Continue reading →For those who have been playing piano for several years, learning to play from a fake book can be a useful skill. In order to play from one, you need to have an understanding of chord theory. You should also … Continue reading →
