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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Ground 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-0015217

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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-0015217

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo shaped video game music as we know it. His work on the original Super Mario Bros. established the language of interactive music composition: melodies that are instantly memorable, harmonically simple enough to loop seamlessly, yet sophisticated enough to define entire worlds. Kondo's influence extends far beyond Nintendo; his approach to writing compact, singable themes that anchor player experience has become fundamental to game sound design education and practice across the industry.

Why we love this

This collection gives guitarists access to some of the most iconic melodies ever written, all arranged with genuine care for playability and guitar voice-leading. The TAB notation paired with standard notation removes barriers for players at different reading levels, and the easy-to-intermediate difficulty means students can sound impressive in recitals without wrestling with excessive technical demands. Gaming audiences span every age and skill level in your community; these pieces guarantee genuine connection.

What to expect

Stepping into these arrangements feels like opening a memory box; every melody lands instantly, almost before you realize you know it. The guitar voicings capture the bright, direct character of the original compositions while adding warmth and resonance that the synthesized originals couldn't achieve. Whether you're playing the cheerful ground theme or the tension-filled boss music, the arrangement respects the emotional intent of each piece.

Who it's for

Guitarists who want to perform music they love in a recital or concert setting will find immediate reward here. These pieces appeal equally to casual players reconnecting with games from their childhood and to younger students discovering why these melodies matter. The TAB format makes this accessible to players whose notation reading is still developing, while the official licensing and collectible quality make these valuable additions to any guitarist's repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo steady and mechanical in the ground themes; these melodies thrive on rhythmic regularity rather than expressive rubato.
  • Balance melody and accompaniment by letting the lead voice project clearly while keeping underlying patterns quiet enough to support rather than compete.
  • Use the game graphics on each page as performance cues; they remind you of the original context and help communicate the music's character to listeners unfamiliar with the pieces.
  • Pay attention to the arrangement's chord choices and voicings; the arranger has shaped these specifically for guitar, so honor those decisions rather than substituting fingerings that change the harmonic color.

How to use it

Feature these in a recital that celebrates music beyond the classical canon, or program a medley of two or three contrasting themes as a fun audience engagement moment. Solo guitar programs benefit from the variety this collection offers, and the pieces work equally well as warm-up material in group lessons or as solo recital program fillers that appeal to families and friends attending student performances.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB in tandem with standard notation
  • Playing melodic lines with clear articulation and consistent tempo
  • Interpreting chord voicings and accompaniment patterns written specifically for guitar voice-leading
  • Performing recognizable melodies with confidence and stylistic awareness

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