New Super Mario Bros. Title: Guitar Tab
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New Super Mario Bros. Title: 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-0015210
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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-0015210

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About the Composer: Asuka Ohta

Asuka Ohta is a video game composer whose work has shaped the soundscape of Nintendo's most beloved franchises. Her ability to craft melodies that are both immediately memorable and structurally rich makes her compositions ideal teaching material; these themes stick with students after a single hearing, motivating deeper engagement with the music.

Ohta's arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that sound impressive when performed while remaining achievable for intermediate guitarists. Her understanding of the guitar's strengths shows in every voicing choice, making these transcriptions feel native to the instrument rather than adapted to it.

Why we love this

This collection taps into genuine student enthusiasm. Gamers recognize every melody instantly, which means students practice willingly and audiences respond with immediate joy. The TAB and notation pairing makes these pieces accessible to guitarists who might otherwise feel locked out of recital repertoire.

What to expect

Instantly familiar and joyful. Whether you encounter the underground haunting of pipes and echoes, the triumphant castle theme, or the frenetic kart racing music, each arrangement captures the emotional signature of its source while sitting comfortably under your fingers. There's a lightness here that doesn't sacrifice musicality.

Who it's for

Guitarists preparing solo recitals, classroom performers, and students who want to build repertoire around music they genuinely care about. These arrangements work equally well for players at the recital-ready level and for those working toward consistent public performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the iconic melody first without worrying about the tab; these pieces live or die on their singability, so nail the phrasing before adding technique.
  • Use the game graphics on each page as performance cues. They remind you of the original context and help you capture the intended character (frantic, peaceful, triumphant, playful).
  • Pay attention to the open strings available in each arrangement. Kondo's original compositions lean heavily on guitar-friendly intervals, so let resonance work for you rather than dampening every note.
  • Record yourself playing through a few themes back-to-back. The variety in mood and tempo across 34 pieces gives you natural breaks and keeps audience attention during longer performances.

How to use it

Build an entire recital around video game music, or nest three or four pieces into a mixed program to anchor a theme or provide tonal contrast. These work especially well in school concerts or community showcases where student performers want to connect with their own cultural touchstones.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing from TAB and standard notation simultaneously
  • Adapting right-hand articulation to match melodic character (staccato versus legato phrasing)
  • Managing tempo consistency across pieces with varying rhythmic complexity
  • Performing recognizable melodies with stylistic accuracy and dynamic shape

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