How to Play the Mario Theme Song on the Violin

Plucking the Theme

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  Transcribe the following notes and rests to a standard Treble Clef staff: middle E, middle E, rest, middle E, rest, middle C, middle E, rest, high G, three rests, middle G, three rests. All notes should be written as quarter notes and all rests should be quarter-rests.

• 2

  Pluck out the notes using the strings of your violin. The music being played is the start of the Mario theme song. Alter the octave of the notes if you want to make yourself more comfortable when playing the music.

• 3

  Play the Mario Death Theme (when he loses a life) by plucking middle G, middle F, rest, three middle F's, rest, middle E, middle D, middle C.

Playing From Sheet Music

• 4

  Visit a website that features video game sheet music. For example, Gprime.net has a selection of music featured in classic games such as Mario.

• 5

  Download the song of your choice. See the Resource section to download the opening theme music of the Super Mario series.

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  Read the music fully before attempting to play. Music is often written out for piano so the notes might fall too high or too low on the scale depending on your familiarity and skill level on the violin.

• 7

  Play the song an octave higher or lower than listed. The song has many versions and remixes, so if you do not find one that matches your style, search for more music.

• 8

  Recruit a friend to play harmony. The added musician will increase the depth and fullness of the Mario theme music.