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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Athletic Theme


The song "Athletic Theme" is a well-known composition in the key of D major, written by Koji Kondo. It originated as the background music for levels in the popular video game Super Mario Bros. 3, which was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. Koji Kondo, a renowned Japanese composer, is famous for his iconic compositions for various Nintendo games, including Super Mario Bros. series. The song has been performed by numerous musicians and orchestras over the years, and it has become a fan favorite. As for trivia, "Athletic Theme" is also referred to as "Running Theme" and "Run, Jump, Throw!" The melody of the song is catchy and energetic, perfectly capturing the spirit of Mario's athletic endeavors throughout the game.

Athletic Theme
Super Mario Bros . Wonder - Koji Kondo

[intro]
c a f# d c a1 f#1 e1 d#1 d1
d d d d

[melodia]
a#1 b1 d b1 g
g1 e g c
b c c c c
a b a g
( 2x )

e e d# e
e d# d d c# d
b c c b c
a b b a g

e e d# e
f# e d d g g
g g g g
e g g g a

a#1 b1 d b1 g
g1 e g c
b c c c c
a b a g
( 2x )

b D4 b g d
d g b C4
E4 C4 g e
e e g a
C4 a f# d
d f# g a
C4 a g d
d d g a
D4 a g d
d d g b
D4 b g d
d g b C4
E4 C4 g e
e e g a
C4 a f# d