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From Marvel to Planet of the Apes: 7 Captivating Film Scores of Michael Giacchino

From Marvel to Planet of the Apes: 7 Captivating Film Scores of Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino is one of the most sought-after film composers in the industry today. For many, he is the obvious successor to the throne that was held by the great John Williams for decades. Giacchino is a prolific composer, once scoring five films in a single year. His work in

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From Video Game to TV: How to Play 'The Last of Us Theme' on Guitar

If you're a guitartist and a fan of the video game or HBO show, here's your chance to learn how to play the main theme from 'The Last of Us'!

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10 Easy Video Game Music Arrangements for Piano Students

You’ve probably gotten some requests from your piano students to play video game music at piano lessons. Lucky for you, musicnotes.com is full of some wonderfully-written video game arrangements for piano. We’ve found some of the most popular titles that are written with piano students in mind.

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Melodies of Adventure: The Best Final Fantasy Songs to Learn on Guitar and Piano

If you're a fan of the Final Fantasy games from Square Enix, chances are you love the music, too. Composer Nobuo Uematsu is known for writing soaring melodies full of heroism and drama that perfectly accompany the game adventures. He even plays live concerts featuring some of the

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9 Best Legend of Zelda Themes to Learn

Whichever iteration of Link's fantasy adventures you prefer, playing Zelda on piano or guitar carries you away to the marvelous world of Hyrule and its myths, puzzles and adventures!

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The Music of 'Super Mario Bros.'

To celebrate the success of the new movie, we wanted to highlight some of the incredible arrangements from the Super Mario Bros games!

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The Music From 'The Last of Us'

Bring the music from The Last of Us video game series and HBO show to your music stand!

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Super Mario Bros. Main Theme Selected for National Recording Registry

The Super Mario Bros. Main Theme, otherwise known as Ground Theme, has been inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The iconic video game theme, written by Koji Kondo, is recognized for its cultural significance and impact on popular music and video game culture. This is

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From 8-Bit to Orchestral: The Practicality of Video Game Soundtracks

Learn all about the origins of video game music, how it affects the way you play, and more!

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15 Best Super Mario Themes to Learn

If you play any video games at all, chances are you've heard the music of game composer extraordinaire, Koji Kondo. His music for The Legend of Zelda games is so popular there is an orchestra that tours around the world performing Zelda tunes exclusively. However, it is his

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The Benefits of Discord for Musicians

As a musician, you likely have a presence on social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. But what about Discord? Find out why you should start utilizing this platform!

Popular Video Game Arrangements For Every Instrument

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Popular Video Game Arrangements For Every Instrument

Playing video game music can be just as fun as playing the games themselves! Whether you’re into upbeat electronic music, simple guitar riffs, or dramatic orchestral scores, there is something for you on this list. We’re featuring 70 video game arrangements here, but there are plenty more at

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The Basics of Adaptive Video Game Music Scoring

It’s no secret that video games have been responsible for some of the most iconic melodies of the past few decades. Koji Kondo and Nintendo are responsible for so many synth earworms, and Martin O’Donnell’s Halo Theme has spawned an endless stream of YouTube videos. But video