Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday

“Strange Fruit” – Billie Holiday (PDF Sheet Music)

Study one of the most powerful and historically significant performances in American music. This professionally engraved PDF provides a clear and accurate transcription of Billie Holiday’s vocal phrasing, melody, and timing, capturing the emotional nuance that defines this landmark recording.

What’s Included

• Complete, accurate transcription of Billie Holiday’s vocal line
• Clean, easy-to-read PDF layout
• Detailed phrasing, rhythms, and melodic contour
• Suitable for all melodic instruments and vocal study
• Ideal for analyzing tone, timing, and expressive delivery

Why This Piece Matters

“Strange Fruit” stands as one of the most haunting and influential songs ever recorded. Billie Holiday’s interpretation is a masterclass in emotional expression, subtle phrasing, and musical storytelling. Studying this piece helps musicians understand how phrasing alone can shape meaning and impact.

Perfect For

• Vocalists studying phrasing and emotional delivery
• Students learning jazz interpretation
• Teachers using historically important material
• Musicians who want to explore one of the most powerful performances in jazz history