Posted by Tom Caudron on March 17, 1999 at 09:21:59:
In Reply to: Fake Books in Bass Clef??? posted by jdin on March 16, 1999 at 21:47:27:
If you're looking for books like "1001 Rock Tunes of the 60's" or "The World's Greatest Hawaiian Tunes Fake Book" then you probably won't find it in bass clef. However, if you are looking for jazz and standards then you should start with "The Real Book" vols. 1 and 2. They will mostly be written in trombone range but you should become proficient at reading them down a octave if you aren't already. It seems like they cost around 25 or 30 dollars each.
Another option is to remember that music is a life long learning experience. Why not learn to read treble clef? Get a C book and run with it.
Or get a Bb book and learn those transposed fingerings. You'll be ready to double on trumpet if you do.
Or get an Eb book, change the clef to bass and add three flats (or subtract three sharps).
But mostly just play, play, play. Good luck.