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New Super Mario Bros. Title: Piano

34 Super Mario™ Themes Arranged for Solo Piano

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

Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Item: 00-PS-0015277

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After decades of anticipation, Alfred is proud to release the officially licensed, collectible sheet music companion folios to the Super Mario Bros.™ video game series. The 34 arrangements in this intermediate-advanced piano edition are note-for-note transcriptions of instantly recognizable melodies beloved by generations of gamers around the globe. From Koji Kondo's iconic "Super Mario Bros.™ Ground Background Music" to the New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii™ themes, the dozens of pieces in this book represent two and a half decades of Nintendo® video game favorites. 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 pianist.

Titles: Super Mario Bros.™ Ground Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Underground Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Underwater Background Music * Super Mario Bros.™ Castle 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™ 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: 80
SKU: 00-PS-0015277

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About the Composer: Asuka Ohta

Asuka Ohta is a composer whose work across Nintendo's gaming catalog has shaped the sonic identity of some of the most beloved franchises in entertainment history. Her contributions to the Super Mario series and other titles demonstrate a gift for crafting melodies that are both immediately memorable and surprisingly sophisticated in their harmonic and structural design.

Why we love this

These transcriptions capture the unmistakable personality of Nintendo's most iconic themes without sacrificing musical depth. The intermediate-advanced difficulty keeps pianists engaged through rhythmic precision, hand independence, and harmonic clarity rather than technical flash, making each piece rewarding to perform and genuinely fun to hear.

What to expect

Instantly familiar yet fresh on the page. These melodies carry decades of nostalgic weight, but the arrangements respect them as compositions worth playing with intention and care. You'll find yourself smiling at the recognition while staying focused on the craft of execution.

Who it's for

Pianists in the intermediate-advanced range who want repertoire that bridges recreational enjoyment with solid musicianship. This collection appeals equally to students seeking engaging material and recitalists looking for crowd-pleasing pieces that don't compromise on musicality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original game audio before rehearsing. Hearing Kondo's orchestration and the exact articulation will inform your phrasing and help you avoid playing these melodies too literally.
  • Pay special attention to rhythmic accuracy in the accompaniment figures. These ostinato patterns define the groove of each theme; lock them in before worrying about tempo.
  • Honor the dynamic markings even in upbeat sections. Restraint in the quieter passages makes the louder moments land harder and keeps the piece from sounding one-dimensional.

How to use it

Program individual pieces throughout a recital to balance classical and contemporary repertoire, or cluster several together for a themed segment that connects with audiences beyond the traditional concert hall. These work equally well as encores, student showcase features, or gift-worthy recital pieces for pianists building their personal library.

Skills your students will build

  • Hand independence and coordination in accompaniment patterns
  • Articulation control across left-hand ostinatos and right-hand melody
  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated and syncopated figures
  • Dynamic contrast and phrase shaping in recognizable melodies
  • Sight-reading facility in intermediate-advanced notation

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