BEN FOLDS FIVE & SELECTIONS

This transcribed scores songbook features note-for-note full band arrangements by Ben Folds Five, drawn from the group’s self-titled debut and the release Naked Baby Photos. It is designed for advancing musicians who want an accurate, score-based representation of the band’s recorded performances.

Created for guitarists, pianists, bassists, drummers, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists, this collection presents complete score notation that allows players to study how each part fits within the ensemble. The overall level is medium to medium difficult, making it especially well suited for experienced players refining technique, rehearsing with a band, or preparing for performance.

Each arrangement includes vocal melodies with lyrics, guitar tablature, piano accompaniment, bass tablature, drum notation, chord names, guitar chord diagrams, and full score notation. The transcriptions reflect the specific parts performed in the original recording sessions, offering detailed insight into the trio’s rhythmic interplay, harmonic structure, and distinctive alternative rock style.

Working through these arrangements helps musicians better understand phrasing, articulation, groove, and ensemble balance. Pianists can explore the driving keyboard parts central to the band’s sound, while guitarists and bassists gain clarity on tone and structure. Drummers benefit from precise notation that captures the feel and dynamics of each track.

Full Song List
Alice Childress * Bad Idea * Best Imitation Of Myself * Boxing * Eddie Walker * Emaline * Jackson Cannery * Julianne * The Last Polka * Philosophy * Sports & Wine * Tom and Mary * Uncle Walter * Underground * Video * Where's Summer B.

This collection is a strong choice for serious fans, advancing students, and full bands seeking faithful, performance-ready arrangements from Ben Folds Five’s early catalog.