by Ben Folds
First published 2010
This authorized songbook presents complete piano, vocal, and guitar transcriptions from Ben Folds' 2006 solo recording. Musicians gain access to accurate notation for twelve tracks, spanning the contemplative "Still" and "Learn to Live with What You Are" to the provocative hip-hop parody "B****** Ain't S***." The collection includes fan favorites alongside deeper cuts like "Adelaide," "Rent a Cop," and "There's Always Someone Cooler Than You." Each song receives full transcription treatment, capturing Folds' distinctive piano arrangements and melodic sensibilities. The songbook serves both performing musicians seeking authentic versions and students studying contemporary piano-driven composition techniques.
Genres: music, 21st-century, musicians
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: fan-favorites, musical-composition
Period: 2006
136 pages · Paperback · Alfred Publishing Co.