Jazz Resources in the Library: Fake Books & Artists' Transcriptions
Artists' Transcriptions
The Music Library also owns many collections of music transcribed as recorded by the artist. Some of them include biographical and discographical information on the artist.
Search the Library Catalog
To find jazz music scores, use ALL FIELDS search in the catalog
- Note the Auto-Suggest feature as you type
- Refine your search with limiters on the left side of the screen
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Ex. ALL FIELDS: Coltrane transcriptions |
Ex. ALL FIELDS: jazz fake books RESOURCE TYPE: Music score |
Pay attention to the item's location; there are several collections on campus that have music materials.
When you find a score you are interested in, click on its Subject tab to find similar items. If the item you want is checked out or we don't own it, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Fake Books
The Music Library owns hundreds of fake books for jazz and other kinds of music. These books contain a "shorthand" for working musicians of the lead sheet with chord changes and lyrics.