- Paperback: 132 pages
- Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (28 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0634099108
- ISBN-13: 978-0634099106
- Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 22.8 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 931,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Features 11 tracks to Folds' 2005 solo release, including black and white photos.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is well transcribed from the piano on record, and hasn't been mutilated to put the vocal tune in the top hand of the piano. There are a few mistakes in the lyrics printed, but nothing too major. Unlike some Folds transcriptions, the Bass Guitar part hasn't been inserted into the left hand of the piano, so if you want to perform any of these songs with a full band you'll have to find an alterative source for bass tabs.
At a guess most of the songs should be within reach for people of about grade 6 standard and above. Folds' frequent use of off-beat syncopated rhythms makes for complicated-looking music, but most of it isn't nearly as hard as it looks once you figure out the beats.
All in all a good purchase for anyone who likes Ben Folds and can play the piano decently!
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
They got this one right
15 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
After the disappointing transcriptions for Rocking the Suburbs, with vocal lines written into the piano score, this Ben Folds edition is exactly what I was hoping for. Although it would be nice to have the other instruments represented here, as in the Ben Folds Five transcriptions, the piano part is here in it's entirety, including all of Ben's piano solos with LH comping voicings. Even the irritating, endless repeats and Codas are missing as the songs read straight though without having to turn back several pages at a time.
It's nice to see a publisher like Hal Leonard listen to the fans and give them one they want. This book comes highly recommended.
It's nice to see a publisher like Hal Leonard listen to the fans and give them one they want. This book comes highly recommended.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Great book for the price
12 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
This is a very well done book, especially considering the price here on Amazon. It's much better than the RTS transcription in that it's not plagued with the repeats that have you turning pages more than playing music. My only complaint is that it's piano only. I would have gladly paid more for a book like the old BFF books that contained the drums and bass transcriptions as well. Still, this is a must have for any Ben Folds wannabe.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Love it.
10 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this along with the Rockin' the Suburbs folio, and comparing the two I love how this one doesn't have repeats, but because of that it has a LOT of page-turns, not all of them convenient. I end up copying the pieces I'm working on so I don't have to deal with it. I'd still recommend it, though, it's done well. And it's totally awesome to play along with music you love listening to :)
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