RealSheet is available für Android and iOS devices.
Click the "Get the app" button on realsheet.net
and follow the instructions.
Yes. You'll need a network connection to install the app and download the tunebooks initially. After doing so, you can use the app offline. We recommend updating regularly to get the latest song additions and app features.
RealSheet is based on web technology; it uses standard browser features to install and run the app.
Therefore, security is handled by your browser and is the same as for any other website.
We chose this technology to ensure a flexible and efficient development process.
You can import individual tunes or tunebooks in ABC format. Learn more about creating, converting, importing and publishing your tunes.
To export a tune in PDF format, select "Print/PDF" which will bring up a print dialog.
Most devices allow you to print, export, and share a document as a PDF from the print dialog.
You can also use the "Export to PDF" or "Export to PNG" feature
to avoid headers and footers being added by the system when using the print dialog.
Exporting to other formats is currently not available.
There are two transpose menus: "Key" and "Instrument." Use the 'Key' menu to select the concert key, which is the key in which you would play the tune on the piano. Use the "Instrument" menu to select your transposing instrument (e.g. B♭ for tenor saxophone and E♭ for alto saxophone). You can also select a bass clef for C and B♭ instruments.
The "RealSheet Public Domain Jazz Collection" is a compilation of free jazz tunes first published in the U.S.
over 95 years ago, making them public domain here and also in many other countries under the "Rule of the Shorter Term".
In the forum you may also find links to other song collections from external sources.
These links are provided for non-profit educational purposes under principles of fair use.
Please use all sheets responsibly and respect local copyright laws.
Realsheet is constantly being improved. If you encounter any issues, please send us a message .
Yes, we will continue to offer RealSheet free of charge.
RealSheet is a nonprofit, volunteer-run project.
We do not have plans to monetize this service in any way.
There is no account, login, or fees.
We do not track users or share or sell any data.
We are jazz enthusiasts and musicians — both singers and instrumentalists — who have long envisioned a practical, tablet-friendly collection of lead sheets. Our goal is to provide melody and lyrics in a format that allows instant transposition into any key, making it especially useful for vocalists as well as for transposing instruments. We’re proud to contribute to the global jazz community and support this vibrant, evolving tradition.