Super Mario Kart Mario Kart Circuit: Guitar Tab
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Super Mario Kart Mario Kart Circuit: 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-0015203
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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-0015203

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About the Composer: Soyo Oka

Soyo Oka composed music for Nintendo's most iconic franchises, beginning with the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985. His melodic sensibility shaped an entire generation's relationship with video game music, crafting themes so memorable they transcend their digital origins and function as genuine folk melodies for millions of players.

Why we love this

These arrangements honor the source material without oversimplifying it. Each tune sits comfortably on the fretboard in accessible keys, yet the transcriptions preserve the harmonic integrity that made these themes stick in listeners' heads for decades. Your students will recognize every title immediately, and that instant connection transforms a recital piece into a genuine crowd moment.

What to expect

Cheerful, direct, and energetic. These themes move with the clarity and bounce of their original video game context, favoring bright major tonalities and simple melodic contours that sit naturally under the fingers. Playing through them feels less like technical work and more like sharing a beloved memory with your audience.

Who it's for

Guitarists at the easy to intermediate stage who want recital material that connects with diverse audiences. Whether you're a high school guitarist building a solo repertoire, a private studio teacher seeking engaging pieces, or an adult student returning to music, this collection offers instantly playable, musically satisfying options.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo steady and light, even when moving between sections. These melodies thrive on clarity rather than virtuosity; precision matters more than speed.
  • Watch your dynamics carefully. Many of these themes are built on simple shapes that need dynamic shaping to avoid sounding flat or repetitive over longer phrases.
  • Use position shifts smoothly and plan them in advance so they happen during natural musical breaks rather than disrupting the line.

How to use it

Open a recital with one or two of these to establish warmth and energy with your audience. A Super Mario Kart piece pairs especially well in a program featuring other popular or film music, or use it as an encore that lets listeners leave smiling. These titles also work beautifully in informal settings like coffee shop performances or senior center recitals where audience recognition matters.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading standard notation and TAB simultaneously
  • Playing melodies in easy guitar keys with minimal position shifts
  • Shaping simple themes with dynamic control and phrasing
  • Performing from memory or notation in recital contexts
  • Interpreting well-known melodies with musical intention

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