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Classical Fake Book - 2nd Edition (Plastic Comb)

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Plastic Comb: 416 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard; 1 edition (Jul 1 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793513294
ISBN-13: 978-0793513291
Product Dimensions: 30 x 23.4 x 3.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.7 Kg

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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A comprehensive reference for all classical music lovers, the second edition of this fake book features 250 pieces added since the last edition. Imagine having one handy volume that includes everything from Renaissance music to Vivaldi to Mozart to Mendelssohn to Debussy to Stravinsky, and you have it here! We have included as much of the world's most familiar classical music as possible, assembling more than 850 beloved compositions from ballets, chamber music, choral music, concertos, operas, piano music, waltzes and more. Featuring indexes by composer, title and genre, as well as a timeline of major classical composers, this encyclopedic fake book is great to use for playing and performing, but it's also a terrific resource for concert-goers, music students and music lovers. The chords of the harmony are indicated, and lyrics, in the original language, are included where appropriate.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference and source book for music students, Nov 14 2003

By	C. Chu - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very comprehensive, and contains most of the major works of classical music. Since it is a fake book, it does not contain the complete score, but only the melody line with chords marked above the notes. The words/lyrics are included for the vocals, and double-stops where it appears in the original. Also, unlike some other fake books, the compositions appear in their original key. It is both an excellent reference to music appreciation students, concert goers and instrumental students as well as a source of material for beginning music students. Many of the themes can be used in student recitals.

The book is plastic tabbed bound, but since it is over 600 pages long it is somewhat difficult to get the pages placed flatly. It also does not feel like it would be that durable because both the plastic tabs may break, or the slots on the pages would easily be torn. The size of the notes is also smaller than most music books. But for the price paid, this book gives good value as there are over 850 classical themes and melodies in one place.

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5.0 out of 5 stars FUN!, Nov 9 2002

By	Karen Sampson Hudson "Karen Sampson Hudson" (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great pleasure. As a piano teacher, I've found that it provides fun for my young students. They can thumb through it and play page after page of marvelous classical melodies, incorporating their own chords. That's a great introduction to classical pieces which stimulates their interest in the original versions.

Some pianists may turn up their noses at the idea of a classsical fake book, but I'd point out that many of these pieces were originally written for orchestra, or--in the case of the older ones--for harpsichord, clavichord, organ, and so on. Some are taken from operas. Indeed, many of the classical works we use with our students are arrangements rather than ur-texts.

My students and I often laugh at the term "fake book"; especially for the keyboard players, these books would be more accurately named "creative books." The performer is called upon to provide his/her own harmony arrangements and rhythmic patterns. For talented musicians, "fake books" are a great opportunity for creative expression. That said, it must also be emphasized that students must have a strong foundation in piano basics, and that the teaching of ur-texts is vital for any student.

We love the "Classical Fake Book"---a hoot and a half! Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars very useful and versatile book... and fun!, Sep 21 2002

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Our staff and I accompany ballet and modern dance classes for a university dance program and area ballet schools. This book is perfect for this kind of work. You can easily adapt most pieces to fit whatever the class is doing, giving them recognizable melodies but with an accompaniment (your own realization/improvisation) that supports the movement they are doing.

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Wow! This sheet music book is great! I have learned to play so many of my favorite classical favorites in very little time. I recommend this to everyone!

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