Super Mario Bros. 3 Boss of the Fortress: Easy Piano
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Super Mario Bros. 3 Boss of the Fortress: Easy Piano

34 Super Mario™ Themes Arranged for Easy Piano

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

Level: Easy Piano

Item: 00-PS-0015363
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Description
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 Easy Piano edition contain the 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: 76
SKU: 00-PS-0015363

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo revolutionized video game music by composing melodies that are as memorable as the games themselves. His work on the Super Mario Bros. series established the template for how video game composers could craft instantly recognizable, highly singable themes that transcend their original medium.

Why we love this

This collection captures 34 of gaming's most iconic melodies in arrangements that preserve the melodic joy of Kondo's originals while keeping them accessible for early-level pianists. The sheer cultural resonance of these themes means your students are learning music they already love, which builds genuine motivation for practice and performance. The variety across themes from multiple games and multiple decades gives you flexible programming options for almost any concert context.

What to expect

Each piece radiates the specific character of its source: the forward-driving energy of the ground theme, the shadowy mystery of the underground, the triumphant fanfare of the castle. Even in simplified form, these arrangements preserve the melodic hooks and harmonic flavors that made these themes unforgettable.

Who it's for

Early-level pianists who thrive on playing repertoire they recognize and love will find motivation here. Students preparing for recitals, casual performances, or just playing for enjoyment benefit from material that engages their whole self, not just their fingers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Honor the repetitive structure of these themes by locking into a steady pulse; the simplicity of the melody is where the charm lives, so resist rushing or dragging.
  • Listen to the original game recordings before rehearsing so you can absorb the characteristic tempo and energy of each piece.
  • Let the graphic elements from the games enhance your performance presence; these pieces invite playful confidence rather than serious formality.

How to use it

String these pieces together across a recital or informal showcase to celebrate popular culture alongside classical repertoire; audiences of all ages recognize and enjoy them instantly. Alternatively, pair a single theme with student-written arrangements or variations to explore how the same melody can shift in character across different harmonic or rhythmic contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Steady pulse control in repeating harmonic patterns
  • Left-hand independence and comfort with simple accompaniment patterns
  • Sight-reading confidence with straightforward major-key melodies
  • Dynamic shaping and phrasing within accessible technical ranges
  • Familiarity with varied musical moods and characters across a single collection

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