Real Book
Volume 3
Completing the trilogy. 290 more must-know jazz tunes, every chart paired with the original recording.
Volume 3 is the final chapter of the core Real Book trilogy. It carries on the tradition of mixing classic composers with up-and-coming artists, adding off-the-map tunes into your repertoire. With all three volumes, you own 12 books across 4 major transpositions.
Requires Real Book Software v5.01. Works on Windows and Mac.
The Trilogy Saga
When the original Real Book first appeared in the early 1970s, it changed the way jazz musicians learned and performed. The demand for more charts led to Volume 2, and then Volume 3 completed the collection that every serious player needed on the stand.
Volume 3 carries on the tradition of mixing classic composers with up-and-coming artists, adding off-the-map tunes into your jazz repertoire. The series evolved from a simple anthology of one-page lead sheets to a fully searchable database with integrated recordings.
We rebuilt every chart in Finale and paired each tune with its original recording. The result is a living library of the modern jazz repertoire, not a stack of PDFs. With all three volumes, you own 12 books across 4 major transpositions.
The Trilogy
Johnny Mercer
Volume 3The Long List Lengthens
Volume 3 continues the tradition of placing newer voices beside the classic composers players already know. It broadens the library with names that were emerging, evolving, and pushing the music forward.
You will also find lesser-known artists and composers here, which makes this volume especially useful for adding off-the-map tunes to your repertoire instead of practicing the same familiar charts.
Browse the complete list of Volume 3 composers below and you will find a wealth of new and unfamiliar names that will expand your repertoire in a meaningful way.
Searchable Library1,168 Charts
What You Get Inside
Every feature built for the way jazz musicians actually practice and perform.
290 Unique Charts
Every tune meticulously recreated in Finale for professional readability. No blurry scans, no handwritten mess.
293 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 Composers of Volume 3
From bebop pioneers to contemporary voices, Volume 3 covers the full breadth of the modern 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
- $287.10
Original Recordings
293 audios at $0.99 each
- $40+
Rare Vinyl and Album Transfers
Tracking down unreleased commercial tracks
Total Cash
$447.10+
Time Invested
- 49 Hours
Locating Recordings
293 songs, finding specific historic performances
- 2 Hours
Recreating Unavailable Songs
Charts not commercially available
- 24+ Hours
Scanning 1,444 Pages
Plus data entry and tagging
- 100s of Hours
Database Programming
Building the searchable system
Total Labor
300+ Hours
Real Book Software Volume 3 delivers over $447.10+ in materials and 300+ hours of labor as an instant digital download for just $127.
And Do Not Forget the Bonus
An essential practice tool included free with your Volume 3 plugin.
290 MultiTrack MIDI Files
Every Volume 3 song split into separate chord and melody tracks. Use them for practice, arrangement study, or import directly into your DAW for custom backing tracks.
Volume 3 Specifications
The Charts
- Pages/Panes1,444
- Total Charts1,168
- Unique Charts290
- Composers242
- Finale RecreationYes
The Audio
- Total Audios293
- Total Time23h 57m 53s
- Audio Artists141
- Musical Styles38
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
Complete the Trilogy Today
290 more must-know tunes, 293 master recordings, and 290 free MIDI bonus files. Instant digital download.
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