Best Vocal Songbooks of 2026

21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn how to play the ukulele. The book comes with step-by-step instructions and videos that can be accessed for free. The book's author, a Grammy Award-nominated educator and former Harvard Master Class piano teacher, breaks down each song into easy-to-learn chords and strum patterns. The book includes 21 well-known folk songs, from Row Row Row Your Boat to Jingle Bells, that are perfect for building confidence and learning to play with ease. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the ukulele quickly and efficiently.

The Taylor Swift - Easy Piano Anthology is a must-have for any Taylor Swift fan who wants to play her hit songs on the piano. The book includes 20 of Swift's biggest hits from her pop and country music career, all arranged for easy piano with lyrics. The songs range from "Blank Space" and "Shake It Off" to "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "You Belong with Me." The book is published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, a trusted name in music education. This anthology is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to add some Taylor Swift to their piano repertoire.

This book, titled "Hamilton - Easy Piano," is a collection of 9 easy piano arrangements of songs from the popular Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton. The music is composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and includes songs such as "My Shot," "Wait for It," and "The Schuyler Sisters." The book is published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation and is categorized as a musical book. It is perfect for beginners who want to learn and play the music from the hit musical. Overall, this book is a great addition to any Hamilton fan's collection and provides an opportunity to learn the songs on the piano in an easy-to-follow format.

The Beatles: Complete Scores (Transcribed Score) is a hardcover edition that pays tribute to the legendary pop band, The Beatles. With over 1100 pages, this edition features full scores and lyrics to all 210 titles recorded by the band. Guitar and bass parts are in both standard notation and tablature, making it easy for musicians to learn and play their favorite Beatles songs. This book is a must-have for any serious Beatles fan or collector, and it comes packaged in its protective box. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for musicians and fans alike, offering a complete and comprehensive collection of The Beatles' work.

The Taylor Swift - Super Easy Songbook is a great option for those who want to learn to play the piano and sing their favorite Taylor Swift songs. The book includes 22 songs, featuring simple right-hand melody parts, letter names inside each note, basic left-hand chord diagrams, and lyrics. The book is suitable for beginners, and there are no page turns, making it easy to follow along. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for those who want to learn to play Taylor Swift's songs on the piano quickly and easily.

The Hadestown - Piano/Vocal Selections Songbook features a dozen vocal selections from the 2019 Tony Award winner for Best Musical and Best Original Score by Anais Mitchell. The book includes popular songs such as All I've Ever Known, Wait for Me, and Why We Build the Wall. The book is a perfect choice for those who want to learn or perform the songs from the hit musical. The book is published by Hal Leonard, a trusted brand in the music industry. Overall, the book is a must-have for fans of the musical and those who love musical theatre.

The "24 Italian Songs and Arias: Medium High Voice" book is a must-have for any student of singing. It contains carefully prepared piano accompaniments and is a standard in teaching literature. John Keene's accompaniments are exceptional and will be a valuable tool for any singer. This book features works from all genres of music, making it suitable for all styles of musicians and ensembles. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their singing skills and is looking for a comprehensive collection of vocal music.

The Beatles Anthology is a remarkable book that tells the story of the band through the eyes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Yoko Ono Lennon. It includes full transcripts of the television and video series, as well as personal stories and rare vintage images. The book covers everything from their early years in Liverpool to their rise to fame and eventual breakup, making it a must-read for any Beatles fan. The inclusion of materials from both Apple and EMI archives, along with recollections from associates like George Martin and Derek Taylor, makes this anthology an unprecedented release of photographs, documents, and memorabilia. Overall, this is an extraordinary project that will leave readers feeling closer to The Beatles than ever before.