First 50 Jazz Standards You Should Play on Piano

First 50 Jazz Standards You Should Play on Piano is an essential collection for pianists who want to explore the heart of jazz. Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this Hal Leonard easy piano songbook makes it simple to enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz with clear notation and carefully arranged melodies. Perfect for self-learners, students, or teachers, it helps pianists build skill and style through timeless classics that never go out of tune.

What’s Included
Featuring 50 of the most iconic jazz standards, each arrangement blends simplicity with authentic harmony, allowing players to sound great without complexity. Lyrics are included for sing-along sessions or vocal accompaniment. The book provides accessible chord progressions, smooth rhythms, and expressive phrasing to help learners master jazz piano at their own pace while enjoying every note.

Why It’s Valuable
This songbook strengthens rhythm, harmony, and musical expression through familiar melodies that encourage practice and creativity. It serves as a music teacher resource or thoughtful gift for jazz enthusiasts. Whether used in lessons, rehearsals, or home performances, it helps players gain confidence, improve reading skills, and develop a strong foundation in jazz technique.

Full Song List
All of Me * All the Things You Are * Alone Together * Autumn in New York * Autumn Leaves * Body and Soul * But Not for Me * Days of Wine and Roses * Don’t Get Around Much Anymore * Easy Living * Fly Me to the Moon * A Foggy Day * Georgia on My Mind * The Girl from Ipanema * How High the Moon * I Got Rhythm * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Satin Doll * Summertime * and more.

Bring music to life. Perfect for practice, recitals, and relaxed evenings at the piano — this collection inspires every player to enjoy the timeless art of jazz.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1495074544
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1495074547
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.38 x 12 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #37,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Jazz Songbooks #123 in Piano & Keyboards #125 in Piano Songbooks
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