Super Mario Bros. 3 Ground Background Music: Easy Piano
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Super Mario Bros. 3 Ground Background Music: 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-0015362
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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-0015362

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo's compositional voice defined an entire generation of video game music. Beginning with the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985, his melodies became instantly recognizable worldwide, proving that game music could be sophisticated, memorable, and endlessly hummable. His work across the Nintendo catalog established principles of melodic clarity and harmonic accessibility that remain influential in interactive media composition today.

Beyond his legendary game scores, Kondo's arrangements have taught millions of players that popular music deserves serious treatment on the concert stage. His ability to craft themes that work equally well at a piano recital as they do in a stadium arcade speaks to a rare compositional gift.

Why we love this

These arrangements unlock genuine musical moments from beloved source material without sacrificing any of the melodic charm that made them iconic. Easy Piano collections typically choose between accessibility and artistry; this one delivers both, making pieces like "Ground Background Music" and "Castle Background Music" genuinely satisfying to perform while remaining playable by students still building technique.

What to expect

Stepping into this book feels like returning to childhood through your fingers. The melodies land exactly where your ear expects them, creating an oddly meditative experience despite their arcade origins. There's genuine joy in discovering that music you've heard thousands of times in passing actually rewards close listening and thoughtful performance.

Who it's for

This collection serves beginner through early intermediate pianists who want to play repertoire they already know and love. It's equally valuable for teachers seeking engaging material that motivates reluctant students and for adult pianists returning to the instrument who want pieces with immediate emotional connection.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo steady and rhythmic, especially in the Ground pieces where the pulse drives the entire feel. A click track or metronome helps maintain the energy these melodies demand.
  • Lean into the melodic line with gentle dynamic shaping; even at the easy level, these themes benefit from subtle phrasing that brings out what makes them memorable.
  • Let the game visuals on each page inspire your interpretation. The underwater sections call for a different touch than the fortress themes; use the graphics as a musical compass.

How to use it

Program a single movement as an ice-breaker recital opener, or structure a themed concert around successive game worlds. The visual graphics and recognizable themes make this collection particularly effective for family concerts, school assemblies, or end-of-year showcases where audience engagement matters as much as musical rigor.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading steady quarter-note and eighth-note rhythms in major keys
  • Maintaining even tempo in repetitive melodic patterns
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment across both hands
  • Recognizing and performing common harmonic progressions
  • Interpreting music with character and appropriate dynamic shaping

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