Jazz charts, recordings, and practice tools in one searchable library.
Stop fighting with messy binders and incomplete PDFs. Get the professional database that instantly finds, transposes, and plays 465 classic must-know jazz tunes with matching high-quality reference recordings.
Includes
498 Reference Audios
Charts
C, B♭, E♭, Bass Clef
The Old Way of Playing Jazz
Musicians spend hours hunting for loose sheet music, managing heavy binders, or scrolling through hundreds of chaotic PDF files. To hear how tunes should really sound, many build a huge personal record and CD library that eats shelf space and still leaves gaps when you need a specific take. Even worse, when you need a transposition for saxophone or bass, you are forced to transpose on the fly or rewrite the chart by hand while your reference recordings stay scattered on different streaming apps, rarely matching the specific chart or key you are practicing.
- Heavy physical books that won't stay open
- Incorrect keys and blurry scanned PDFs
- Building and maintaining a huge CD and record library that still leaves gaps
- Scattered recordings that don't match your chart
The Real Book Software Way
A single professional software program organizes your entire jazz catalog, and all the recordings are already collected for you — no hunting, no ripping, no extra subscriptions. Search instantly, click to transpose into any key, and hit play to listen to classic master recordings of legendary jazz artists that come pre-matched to each chart. Everything is perfectly synced. Learn the phrasing from jazz legends, prepare setlists for your next gig, and view clean high-resolution sheet music on any device.
- Instant search by style, tempo, composer
- One-click transpositions in 4 clean formats
- All recordings already collected and pre-matched to each chart
- Integrated audio recordings of real master musicians
Everything you need to play, practice, and perform
Real Book Software brings traditional paper lead sheets into the digital age with features designed specifically for practicing and gigging jazz musicians.
Searchable Song Database
Instantly find songs by title, tempo, style, composer, key, or artist. No more thumbing through indexes.
Matching Master Audio
Listen to real classic jazz recordings directly within the application to hear phrasing, solos, and tempo.
Complete Lead Sheets
Clean, high-resolution lead sheets that fit on computer monitors, laptops, and tablets without layout overflow.
Four True Transpositions
Instantly switch keys. View and print every single song in C, B♭, E♭, or Bass Clef with perfect formatting.
Custom Tagging & Playlists
Organize songs by gig, setlist, level, or tempo. Add your own tags to customize your jazz repertoire.
Expandable Library Plugins
Instantly grow your database with specialized volume expansions, artist catalogs, and backing track plugins.
Printable Sheet Music
Print high-resolution physical copies of any chart in any transposition for gig folders or student lessons.
Windows & Mac Support
Fully native applications designed specifically for macOS and Windows systems. No web connection required.
See how the software works
A fast, powerful program designed from the ground up for musicians who need immediate access on stage and in the practice room.
Find Any Song in Two Clicks
The central control hub of your jazz database.
Search 465 must-know jazz tunes instantly. Filter through genres like Bebop, Swing, Bossa Nova, and Ballads. Double-click to load any lead sheet and its corresponding master audio recording immediately.
A massive library on your device
Every tune in our database is prepared in four clefs. Perfect for multi-instrumentalists, teachers, and bands. Simply select your instrument and the entire database configures itself automatically.
Supports 90° display rotation for full-page viewing on laptops and tablets.
1,860
Total Charts
Perfectly transcribed sheet music ready to play.
465
Must-Know Tunes
The absolute core of essential jazz repertoire.
4
Complete Clefs
Every single song transposed for C, B♭, E♭, & Bass Clef.
498
Master Audios
Classic audio recordings integrated with each sheet.
47h 35m
Audio Playtime
Hours of master references for learning phrasing.
191
Recording Legends
Recordings from classic jazz history masters.
Practice files included at no extra cost
Every purchase of Real Book Software includes thousands of premium practice and accompaniment files to fast-track your improvisation.
1,690 Band-in-a-Box Backing FilesHuge Value
Instantly load files into Band-in-a-Box. No need to spend hundreds of hours manually entering chord progressions.
465 MultiTrack MIDI Files
Get full musical control. Load these into any DAW or sequencer to mute, slow down, or isolate individual instrument tracks.
134 Standard MIDI Backing Tracks
Universal backing tracks that play on almost any keyboard, phone, tablet, or computer general MIDI synth.
Free Lifetime Support & Updates
Need help setting up? Our expert support team is always available to assist with installations, transfers, or questions.
Expand your library with more must-know jazz tunes
Need more than our core library of 465 tunes? Real Book Software supports instant-loading expansion packs. Add specialized volumes, legendary artist catalogs, or rhythm sections in seconds.
Real Book Volume 1 Expansion
The essential jazz bible transformed into a searchable digital database with original recordings.
Real Book Volume 2 Expansion
Add 400+ more timeless Bebop and Swing tunes to your database, complete with matching master audio recordings.
Real Book Volume 3 Expansion
Bring modern jazz masterpieces, fusion classics, and contemporary compositions into your searchable interface.
Monster Jazz LTD Expansion
An exclusive collection of highly advanced virtuoso arrangements, intricate turnarounds, and rare charts.
New Real Book Vol 1
The alternative modern fakebook. Pristine, accurate charts and professional-grade chord charts and melodies.
Latin Jazz Real Book Collection
Instantly load infectious Latin rhythms, authentic bossa novas, and fiery Afro-Cuban jazz melodies.
Great Jazz Solos Transcribed
Study exact, note-for-note transcriptions of legendary historical solos from the greatest jazz masters.
Modern Jazz Guitar Solos
Explore specialized chord-melody arrangements, guitar-friendly fingerings, and modern comping guides.
Bill Evans Songs & Solos
Deconstruct the genius pianist's lyrical phrasing, lush chord voicings, and delicate harmonic choices.
Charlie Parker BeBop Fakebook
The ultimate bebop reference. Bird's famous melodies and fast-tempo head transcriptions with full notation.
Jazz Play Along Backing Tracks
Practice with high-fidelity live rhythm section backing tracks across multiple keys, tempos, and arrangements.
Take Your Charts on the Go
For access on mobile devices — Android, iPad, and iPhone — sign up at JazzMember.com
Full mobile-optimized chart viewer
Sync your library across all devices
Practice anywhere, anytime
Education & Context
Read Deeper Into The Music
Jazz is more than just notes—it's history, culture, and a shared language. Explore our library to understand the stories behind the standards you play.
Loved by gigging pros and educators
See how musicians around the world use Real Book Software to level up their practice sessions and performances.
"The transposition tool alone saved me hundreds of hours of rehearsal prep. I can instantly swap charts for my alto sax player without any weird formatting glitches. Absolute lifesaver for bandleaders."
David L.
Professional Tenor Saxophonist & Bandleader
"This is the best investment I have made in my music studio. My students learn must-know tunes twice as fast because they can hear the phrasing directly from classic recordings while reading."
Professor Susan K.
University Jazz Piano Instructor
"I have been using Real Book Software on my stage tablet for three years. It is incredibly fast, perfectly organized, and completely eliminates the need to carry 20 pounds of paper books to clubs."
Marcus G.
Freelance Double Bassist & Gigging Musician
Invest once. Practice forever.
No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no subscription billing. Pay once and secure your lifetime copy of the ultimate jazz practice suite.
Real Book Software Complete
Unlock instant download links for both macOS and Windows. Install on your primary home computer and your gigging laptop under a single user license.
Have questions? We have answers.
Everything you need to know about setting up and practicing with Real Book Software.
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