Oh mandolin so dear

The Real Vocal Book has many of the selections from volumes 1 and 2 of the instrumental Real Books, but now with the lyrics added to the pre-existing melody line. Nearly 300 essential songs compiled especially for singers. Includes: Alfie • All of Me • Autumn Leaves • Bewitched • Bluesette • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • Fever • Georgia on My Mind • Misty • Moon River • My Funny Valentine • Satin Doll • and more.

Perfect for players new to faking, the latest title in our popular beginner series of fake books features all songs in the key of C with large notation and simplified harmonies and melodies. This collection gathers more than 150 of the most beloved hymns of all time, and includes multiple verses. Songs: Abide with Me • All Glory, Laud and Honor • All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name • Amazing Grace • Battle Hymn of the Republic • Be Thou My Vision • Blessed Assurance • The Church's One Foundation • Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • Count Your Blessings • Faith of Our Fathers • God of Our Fathers • Higher Ground • How Firm a Foundation • I Love to Tell the Story • I Surrender All • In the Garden • Jesus Paid It All • Just as I Am • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God • Nearer, My God, to Thee • The Old Rugged Cross • Onward, Christian Soldiers • Rock of Ages • Sweet Hour of Prayer • This Is My Father's World • We Gather Together • and more!

While many extant photos of string band artists show members holding a mandolin, it often can barely be heard in most period recordings because the most important instrument to capture was usually the fiddle or voice. This collection provides you with the opportunity to learn over 70 old-time-music period songs recorded mostly by Ernest Stoneman, or the duo Grayson & Whitter, during the 1920s and early 1930s. Many of these songs were also covered by other string bands regardless of whether they had the opportunity or not to be commercially recorded. CD tracks of some of the songs in this collection as recorded by a number of different string band artists are provided so that performances can be compared.