Super Mario Bros. 3 Skyship Background Music: Guitar Tab
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Super Mario Bros. 3 Skyship 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-0015198
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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-0015198

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo shaped video game music as both an art form and a teaching tool. His melodies for the Super Mario series became the defining sound of Nintendo and, by extension, a cultural touchstone for generations of players. Kondo's compositional approach—crafting memorable, singable themes within technical constraints—demonstrates how melodic clarity and harmonic thoughtfulness transcend any medium.

Why we love this

This folio connects guitarists to music they already love while building real technique. The arrangements honor Kondo's original melodies while making them idiomatic to the instrument; you're not fighting awkward voice-leading or uncomfortable positions. Programming a Super Mario theme opens doors with students who might not otherwise pick up a guitar, and audiences of any age respond immediately to these instantly recognizable tunes.

What to expect

These themes carry the energy and charm of iconic video game moments: triumphant, playful, and endlessly catchy. The Skyship theme has a buoyant, adventurous quality that makes players feel like they're soaring through a colorful world. Stripped of their digital production, the melodies reveal their strength as pure compositional ideas.

Who it's for

Guitarists in early-intermediate grades who want accessible, engaging material that feels rewarding to perform. Studio teachers and ensemble directors seeking repertoire that motivates students and connects with audiences. Anyone building a recital program that bridges popular culture and serious musical performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the rhythmic articulation in the tab; these melodies rely on clean, precise note attacks to capture the percussive character of the original 8-bit versions.
  • Use dynamics to shape phrase contours rather than playing at a uniform volume. The Skyship theme has moments that want to breathe and others that need forward motion.
  • When jumping between registers or positions, practice the transitions separately at a slower tempo to ensure smooth voice-leading and minimize string noise.
  • Lean into the harmonic simplicity. Kondo's genius lies in melody and rhythm, not complex harmony. Let the tune sing without overcomplicating the accompaniment.

How to use it

Feature one or two Super Mario selections as the emotional anchor of a recital. Pair them with classical repertoire to show students how great melody transcends genre. Consider programming them early in a concert to energize the audience, or use them as a finale that sends listeners out smiling.

Skills your students will build

  • Single-note melodic accuracy across multiple positions and strings
  • Reading guitar tab alongside standard notation
  • Rhythmic precision and articulation control
  • Phrasing and dynamic shaping within accessible harmonic contexts
  • Hand position shifts and smooth string transitions

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