Mariah Carey Anthology (Songbook)

The Mariah Carey Anthology was released in 2007 by Hal Leonard Corporation, a prominent publisher of music notation and instructional materials. It was designed to serve as a comprehensive retrospective of the singer's first fifteen years in the industry, capturing the complex vocal arrangements and nuanced song structures that defined her commercial peak. By providing accurate piano, vocal, and guitar chords, the book addressed the demand from fans and musicians for authorized sheet music that matched the intricate studio productions of her early discography.

The collection was curated to feature a wide breadth of Carey's hits, ranging from her debut in 1990 through the mid-2000s. Its design reflects the industry standard for contemporary songbooks, prioritizing readability for performers while preserving the stylistic signatures of Carey's pop and R&B compositions. Upon its release, it was received as a definitive resource for vocalists and pianists looking to study her technique, solidifying its place in the Hal Leonard artist series as a staple for both archival enthusiasts and active musicians.