Super Mario Bros. Power Down Game Over: Guitar Tab
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Super Mario Bros. Power Down Game Over: 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-0015190
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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-0015190

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo composed the Super Mario Bros. theme in 1985, creating one of the most recognizable video game melodies ever written. His work spans decades of Nintendo's most beloved franchises, from The Legend of Zelda to Donkey Kong Country, demonstrating a gift for writing memorable, singable melodies that define entire game worlds.

Why we love this

These arrangements succeed because they preserve the melodic integrity of Kondo's original compositions while making them genuinely playable on guitar. The TAB notation paired with standard notation removes guesswork, and the easy-to-intermediate voicings let guitarists of varying abilities enjoy genuine success playing music they already know and love.

What to expect

Playing these arrangements captures the joy and immediacy of the games themselves, from the cheerful bounce of the ground theme to the haunting underwater passages. Each piece carries the sonic DNA of its original while sitting naturally under the guitarist's hands.

Who it's for

Guitarists at the early intermediate level seeking engaging, recognizable repertoire that connects music study to popular culture. This collection works equally well for young players building confidence through familiar melodies and adult learners drawn to video game music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the accompaniment figures by feeling the harmonic rhythm beneath the melody; these arrangements often use repeated chord patterns that ground the forward motion.
  • Experiment with dynamics across the collection; pieces like the Underground and Underwater themes benefit from softer, more intimate playing, while the Invincible theme invites brightness and energy.
  • Let the game graphics on each page inform your musical interpretation; they provide visual cues about the game world and can suggest pacing and character.
  • Use the TAB as your entry point but gradually reference the standard notation to strengthen your reading skills and understand the harmonic context.

How to use it

Program individual pieces on recitals to reach audiences beyond traditional classical listeners, or build a thematic concert around game music and popular culture. These arrangements work as palate cleansers between heavier repertoire or as a complete standalone program for community concerts and student showcases.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB in tandem with standard notation
  • Playing sustained melodic lines over repeated accompaniment figures
  • Controlling dynamic contrast in easy-intermediate voicings
  • Understanding harmonic function through recognizable chord progressions
  • Building sight-reading fluency on familiar, predictable melodies

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