New Super Mario Bros. Giant Background Music: Guitar Tab
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New Super Mario Bros. Giant Background Music: 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-0015211
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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-0015211

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About the Composer: Asuka Ohta

Asuka Ohta is a video game composer whose work has shaped the soundscapes of Nintendo's most iconic franchises. Her ability to craft memorable, instantly recognizable melodies that work across multiple game contexts and hardware generations demonstrates deep understanding of how music drives player engagement and emotional connection in interactive media.

Why we love this

This collection captures some of the most universally recognizable melodies in modern music, which means your students get to work with genuinely engaging material that builds motivation from day one. The arrangements sit at an accessible yet rewarding level, allowing guitarists to feel accomplishment while developing solid reading and performance skills across a 64-page collection that plays like a greatest-hits tour.

What to expect

These melodies have the infectious, energetic quality that made them memorable across millions of gameplay hours. From the driving urgency of the ground theme to the contemplative underwater passages, each arrangement captures the character that defined its game world while translating idiomatically to the guitar.

Who it's for

Guitarists at the easy-intermediate level who want to build repertoire with music that engages audiences of all ages. This collection works especially well for students seeking recital material that bridges gaming culture and classical guitar performance, or for teachers looking to motivate students with music they already love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the game footage or play the original games if possible; understanding the context and tempo of each theme in its native environment will inform your phrasing and dynamics.
  • Pay attention to the original instrumentation suggested by each title. The Underground theme has a different character than the Underwater theme, so use tone production and articulation to differentiate them.
  • Work through the TAB and notation together rather than relying solely on tablature. This dual approach strengthens your reading skills and helps you internalize the actual pitch relationships, not just finger positions.

How to use it

Program individual pieces throughout the year as recital material, or select a thematic group (all Super Mario Bros. titles, for example) for a cohesive concert segment that appeals to mixed audiences. This collection also works beautifully as supplemental recital repertoire for students who need music that sustains their motivation while they develop sight-reading and interpretation skills.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB and standard notation simultaneously
  • Playing recognizable melodies with tasteful articulation and dynamics
  • Navigating varied harmonic contexts and modulations across 34 different pieces
  • Building confidence through performance of universally familiar music
  • Adapting tone and phrasing to match the character of each game theme

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