About This Arrangement
“Super Mario Bros. Main Theme” (often called the “Ground Theme”) was composed by Koji Kondo for the original 1985 NES game. Known for its catchy, upbeat syncopation and Latin‑influenced swing, it became the series’ signature tune and even earned a spot in the U.S. Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry for its cultural impact.
Arranging this for solo guitar was a blast—I focused on translating its iconic rhythms and cheerful melody into fingerstyle form while keeping that playful, energizing vibe alive.
Watch the full performance above and follow along with the interactive sheet music and tab below, right here on the page.
Enjoy playing, and feel free to check out more video game music throughout the site!
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Original composition by Koji Kondo. Guitar arrangement © 2025 Jone Ruiz. Licensed for distribution via DistroKid where applicable. 🎵 Want access to all my tabs + make song requests? Join my Patreon.
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