Real Book
Volume 2
400+ more must-know jazz tunes. Every chart paired with the original recording.
Volume 2 is the essential companion to the original Real Book. Hundreds of additional charts from the bebop, swing, and modern jazz repertoire, rebuilt in Finale and loaded into a searchable database with 445 master recordings.
Requires Real Book Software v5.01. Works on Windows and Mac.
If it is worth doing once, it is worth doing again.
When the original Real Book emerged from Berklee in the early 1970s, gigging musicians embraced it immediately. It became the indispensable resource for learning and performing the jazz repertoire.
The demand for more charts did not stop there. By the 1980s, Real Book Volume 2 appeared to fill the gap, offering hundreds more one-page lead sheets that became the starting point for improvisation and interpretation.
We took that legacy and rebuilt it inside the most powerful database tool for jazz musicians. Every chart is recreated in Finale. Every tune is paired with its original recording. The result is a living library of the jazz repertoire, not a stack of PDFs.
What You Get Inside
Every feature built for the way jazz musicians actually practice and perform.
426 Unique Charts
Every tune meticulously recreated in Finale for professional readability. No blurry scans, no handwritten mess.
445 Integrated Recordings
Original artist recordings attached to every chart. One click and you are playing along with the masters.
Four Transpositions
C, Bb, Eb, and Bass Clef versions of every tune. Switch instantly for your instrument.
Find, Sort & Tag
Search by title, composer, key, or style. Tag your favorites and build custom practice sets.
Printable High-Res Charts
Print any chart in crisp, performance-ready quality. Take it to the gig or the woodshed.
Web Links Built In
User and factory web links connect every tune to recordings, transcriptions, and reference material.
The Artists and Composers of Volume 2
From bebop pioneers to modern masters, Volume 2 covers the full breadth of the jazz repertoire.
If You Built This Yourself
Here is what it would actually cost in money and time.
Cash Outlay
- $120
Four Fakebook Editions
C, Bb, Eb, Bass Clef at $30 each
- $440.55
Original Recordings
445 audios at $0.99 each
- $40+
Rare Vinyl and Album Transfers
Tracking down unreleased commercial tracks
Total Cash
$600+
Time Invested
- 74 Hours
Locating Recordings
445 songs, roughly 10 minutes each
- 2 Hours
Recreating Unavailable Songs
Charts not commercially available
- 15 Hours
Scanning 1,810 Pages
Plus data entry and tagging
- 100s of Hours
Database Programming
Building the searchable system
Total Labor
376+ Hours
Real Book Software Volume 2 delivers over $600 in materials and 376+ hours of labor as an instant digital download for just $127.
And Do Not Forget the Bonuses
Two essential practice tools included free with your Volume 2 plugin.
Musicians Interviewing Musicians
Over 2 hours of rare MP3 interviews with Woody Shaw, Benny Golson, Dizzy Gillespie, Phil Woods, Quincy Jones, and more. Hear the masters talk about their craft in their own words.
715 MultiTrack MIDI Files
Detailed MIDI files split into separate chord and melody tracks. Use them for practice, arrangement study, or import directly into your DAW.
Volume 2 Specifications
The Charts
- Pages/Panes1,810
- Total Charts1,666
- Unique Charts426
- Composers243
- Finale RecreationYes
The Audio
- Total Audios445
- Total Time45h 22m 41s
- Audio Artists213
- Musical Styles46
The Tools
- Keys ShownYes
- Tempos ShownYes
- Find/Sort/TagIntegrated
- PrintableHigh Res
- Web LinksUser and Factory
Platform and Pricing
- Softwarev5.01 Plugin
- TranspositionsC, Bb, Eb, Bass
- SupportFree Lifetime
- Price$127 USD
Expand Your Jazz Library Today
400+ more must-know tunes, 445 master recordings, and two free bonus packs. Instant digital download.
Secure checkout via the official Real Book Software portal