Super Mario Music (FULL LESSON)

Dive in and "1-Up" your classroom with the music and sounds of the Super Mario franchise. This engaging teaching resource invites students and educators to unravel the secrets behind the iconic music that has accompanied Mario's adventures for decades. From catchy tunes to memorable melodies, this resource unlocks the magic behind Super Mario music and empowers learners to explore the art of video game music and composition.

How was music written, composed and developed for the first Super Mario Bros. game? The lesson has learners not just listen to the music and sound design, but also analyse and study the game mechanics of this classic platformer and others within this genre. How is music used throughout the whole Super Mario franchise and how did composer Koji Kondo write and develop his ideas for the original game? The lesson also looks, in detail, at the original 5 songs composed for the first game, and with a great listening skills task for learners to complete (including teacher answer sheets).

From the energetic overworld themes to the exhilarating boss battle music, this resource delves into the essence of Super Mario music, allowing learners to appreciate its impact on gameplay and storytelling.

This lesson links very closely to ‘History of Video Game and Music’, ‘Sound Design in Video Games', 'Video Game Genres and their Music', 'Zelda Games Music and Sound Design' and 'Minecraft Music'.

The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning.

The presentation comes in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included.

The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself. There is also a great "Tiermaker" exercise, where learners can listen and judge which Mario music they believe is best. This comes as a 'cut & stick" printable exercise, an online Google Slides version and also as a link to the Tiermarker site. Allowing for completion and downloading as an image to save for future reference.

This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing video game industry.

Goes perfectly with these Video Games Music, Sound and History - MEGA BUNDLE:

• History of Video Games and Music
• Video Game Sound Design and Foley
• Super Mario Music
• Video Game Genres and their Music
• Zelda Games Music and Sound Design
• Minecraft Music and Composition
• Modes and Video Game Music
• Keep up to date with my resources ...

In this package:

- PRESENTATION – Super Mario Music (.pdf High quality)

- PRESENTATION – Super Mario Music (.pdf compressed quality)

- PRESENTATION – Super Mario Music (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)

- VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.

- GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

==========================================

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 1-Analysing the Game Mechanics -Super Mario Music-STYLED (.pdf)

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 1-Analysing the Game Mechanics -Super Mario Music-NOT STYLE (.pdf)

- ANSWERS – CLASS TASK 1-Analysing the Game Mechanics -Super Mario Music (.pdf)

==========================================

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 2-Analysing Music in Super Mario-Styled (.pdf)

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 2-Analysing Music in Super Mario-Not Styled (.pdf)

- ANSWERS – CLASS TASK 2-Analysing Music in Super Mario (.pdf)

==========================================

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 3-Rank the Music in Mario Games-Styled (.pdf)

- WORKSHEET – CLASS TASK 3-Rank the Music in Mario Games-Not Styled (.pdf)

- PRESENTATION – CLASS TASK 3-Rank the Music in Mario Games (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)

==========================================

- INFOGRAPHIC – Ambient Music in Video Games (.pdf)

- INFOGRAPHIC – Ambient Music in Video Games (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)

WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!

Within this presentation is YouTube video links – We have tried to ensure that audio and visual examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. Thank you for understanding!

You may also be interested in some of our other learning resources.

History of Popular Music Styles – FULL LIBRARY

(a MASSIVE! Bundle that covers the history of popular music from the pre-1950s to modern-day).

Music and Sound Design in Films - MEGA LESSON BUNDLE

(These lectures and supporting classroom resources form a full library of material covering how Music and Sound are used within films and television. This covers the full comprehensive history of the development of sound in film from 1890 all the way to modern surround sound cinemas. )

Music and Society- MEGA BUNDLE

(How Music and Sound are so greatly important to our society and the prominence it has played throughout history. The bundle covers some of the fundamental areas and roles music plays and how this closely links with our daily lives).

Song Analysis-Listening Skills-BUNDLE

(Develop listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. These resources allow learners to break down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock).

History of Sound in Film - Full Lessons

(a MASSIVE! Bundle of lessons and a presentation that covers the full history of sound in films, from 1890 to modern-day movies).

Music Production eBooks-BUNDLE

(This fantastic bundle is a great collection of guides for teaching and learning Music studio recording and production).

======================================

Product License:

Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.

FREE LESSON DOWNLOAD and Subscribe:

If you would like to see more of our lessons, infographics, and teaching resources please subscribe to our news bulletin, and as a further thank you can download a complete full lesson 'Analogue & Digital Signals'. This covers all the major elements of both Analogue and Digital signals as well as recording/production methods in studios and comes as a full lesson with PowerPoint. Download here!

Comments...We Love 'Em!

Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment. Thanks!

Get Social with The Music Espionage:

If you would like to see more of our lessons, infographics, and teaching resources please like and follow on social media platforms and the TpT store. Why not even become a Fan on Patreon, and get early access to material, free video lesson content, and lots, lots more.

Ko-Fi | Facebook | YouTube | Email | Pinterest | Follow