New Super Mario Bros. Battle Background Music 1: Guitar Tab
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New Super Mario Bros. Battle Background Music 1: Guitar Tab

34 Super Mario™ Themes Arranged for Guitar TAB

By Koji Kondo, Shiho Fujii, Asuka Ohta, Soyo Oka, Kenta Nagata, Hirokazu Tanaka, and Mahito Yokota

Item: 00-PS-0015212
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Description
After decades of anticipation, Alfred Music is proud to release the officially licensed, collectible sheet music companion folios to the Super Mario Bros.™ video game series. This collection of 34 themes is arranged for solo guitar performance with full notation and TAB. Each song is arranged in easy guitar keys at an easy--intermediate level, and all pieces are suitable for recitals, concerts, and solo performances. Beloved by generations of gamers around the globe, these instantly recognizable melodies are drawn from more than two decades of Nintendo® video games, from Koji Kondo's iconic "Super Mario Bros.™ Ground Background Music" to the New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ themes. Adding to the fun, graphics from the corresponding games grace each page of the sheet music. Impress friends, family, and audiences of all ages by playing from this magnificent collection, which makes a great gift for every guitarist.

Titles: Super Mario Bros.™ Ground Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Underground Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Underwater Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Invincible Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™: The Lost Levels Ending * Super Mario Bros.™ 3 Map 1 * Super Mario Bros.™ 3 Ground Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ 3 Boss of the Fortress * Super Mario Bros.™ 3 Skyship Background Music * Super Mario World™ Title * Super Mario World™ Castle Background Music * Dr. Mario™ Chill * Dr. Mario™ Title Background Music * Super Mario Kart™ Mario Circuit * Super Mario World™ 2 Yoshi's Island™ Athletic * Super Mario World™ 2 Yoshi's Island™ Ground Background Music * Super Mario 64™ Main Theme * Super Mario 64™ Water Land * Mario Kart™ 64 Circuit * Super Mario Sunshine™ Dolpic Town * New Super Mario Bros.™ Title * New Super Mario Bros.™ Giant Background Music * New Super Mario Bros.™ Battle Background Music 2 * New Super Mario Bros.™ Battle Background Music 1 * Super Mario Galaxy™ Ending Staff Credit Roll * Mario Kart™ Wii™ Rainbow Road * New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ Title * New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ Ground Background Music * New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ Underwater Background Music * New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ Desert Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Time Up Warning Fanfare * Super Mario Bros.™ Course Clear Fanfare * Super Mario Bros.™ World Clear Fanfare * Super Mario Bros.™ Power Down, Game Over.

"Best in Show" Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 64
SKU: 00-PS-0015212

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About the Composer: Asuka Ohta

Asuka Ohta has been a central creative force in Nintendo's music production for decades, shaping the sonic identity of some of gaming's most iconic franchises. Her work spans from the earliest Super Mario titles through modern installments, demonstrating both technical mastery of video game composition and an instinctive understanding of how music drives gameplay and player emotion.

Ohta's melodies are defined by their immediate memorability and harmonic clarity, qualities that make them exceptionally effective in educational settings. Her arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, proving that game music can serve equally well as performance repertoire and as a gateway to broader musical literacy.

Why we love this

These arrangements deliver instantly gratifying musical rewards. Your students encounter melodies they already know and love, which removes the intimidation factor of unfamiliar repertoire while teaching them to read tab and notation on recognizable material. The progressions sit naturally under the fingers, the harmonic movement is clear, and the collection spans enough variety that every guitarist finds something that speaks to their interests.

What to expect

Opening these pages feels like stepping back into moments that shaped your musical life before you learned to read staff notation. The melodies are instantly singable, the tab removes guesswork from finding notes, and the harmonic simplicity creates a sense of forward motion that keeps both player and listener engaged.

Who it's for

Guitar students at the early-intermediate stage who need repertoire that motivates them through recognition and rewards consistent practice with pieces they can perform immediately. This collection also serves recital pianners, community guitarists, and students building confidence in solo performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the steady harmonic foundation with consistent bass notes; these melodies sit on top of straightforward chord progressions that become the backbone of a clean performance.
  • Experiment with the suggested guitar keys to find where the piece sits best in your range and under your hands; easy keys don't always mean low positions.
  • Shape phrases around the game's original pacing; these melodies work best when you recognize their built-in momentum and rhythmic patterns rather than fight them.
  • Lean into the character graphics on each page as performance cues; they remind you of the moment in the game and help you find the right emotional color.

How to use it

Feature individual pieces in student recitals or school concerts, where audiences of all ages will recognize and appreciate the music immediately. You can also program several titles together as a thematic set, building a narrative through different games and eras. This collection works especially well as bridge repertoire, helping tab-reading guitarists transition toward reading standard notation while maintaining their enthusiasm.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar tab and standard notation simultaneously
  • Playing steady harmonic progressions in easy keys
  • Shaping melodic phrases with consistent pacing
  • Translating recognizable melodies into fretboard positions
  • Building confidence in solo performance through familiar material

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