[Wii] Super Mario Galaxy 2 - "World S" by TheMarioPianist

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Submission Information:
Series: Super Mario
Game: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Console: Nintendo Wii
Title: World S
Instrumentation Solo Piano
Arranger: TheMarioPianist

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[TheMarioPianist]

Well, I found this one in the request board and thought it wouldn't be that bad to arrange. And it wasn't, for the most part. The only tricky part was measures 21-27. Technically, most of the pitches are playable as performed, but I had to get creative in terms of notating it, including the use of an octave bass clef . I feel like there should be a way around that. Please feel free to especially critique that section as much as necessary, because I feel like that could use some work. Also, another potential weakness could be in articulations. I feel like I could have missed a couple staccatos and/or accents. Just wanted to point those things out since I felt they were probably my biggest concerns with the sheet. Let me know what I need to correct, and thanks for checking my sheet!

[Zeila]

It sounds pretty good!

• Octave bass clefs aren't allowed. I guess you can return it to normal, and use more layers and/or LH markings. Or you could change it to treble clef and use 8vbs. Ik there are other potential conflicts, but if the tied whole note becomes an issue, I think you can just change the notehead so that it looks like a double whole note like in Bespinben's Lush Forest sheet (that might only be allowed since he notated con pedale though)
• Why do you have staccatos in m12 and 15, but not 13?
• Maybe you can add slurs in the section from m21-28
• I think the 8va from m33-37 is unnecessary, and if you get rid of that, then you might be able to move the rest to it's standard position (or if not, then the default second layer position)

[FireArrow]

This piece is so amazing it inspired me to look through your arrangement note for note... I'll be done sometime this weekend.

[Tobbeh99]

Nice arrangement!

Measures 21-28: I feel like this parts differs from the previous part in being more soft and legato-esque. Maybe indicate this by writing something like "dolce e legato" or some slurs, or maybe maybe even write down some pedal marks.

[TheMarioPianist]

It sounds pretty good!

• Octave bass clefs aren't allowed. I guess you can return it to normal, and use more layers and/or LH markings. Or you could change it to treble clef and use 8vbs. Ik there are other potential conflicts, but if the tied whole note becomes an issue, I think you can just change the notehead so that it looks like a double whole note like in Bespinben's Lush Forest sheet (that might only be allowed since he notated con pedale though)
• Why do you have staccatos in m12 and 15, but not 13?
• Maybe you can add slurs in the section from m21-28
• I think the 8va from m33-37 is unnecessary, and if you get rid of that, then you might be able to move the rest to it's standard position (or if not, then the default second layer position)

Thanks! Here are my thoughts:
1. Treble clef with 8vb markings could work; I'll have to play with it. The notes don't fit on a normal bass clef, and I can't do cross staff because the treble clef above is 8va.
2. Because I forgot them, probably . I'll check it out when I get home and make sure it wasn't intentional.
3. Good idea, will do!
4. Now that I look at it, an 8va wasn't really necessary. It actually makes it more complicated; I'll fix that.

This piece is so amazing it inspired me to look through your arrangement note for note... I'll be done sometime this weekend.

Glad I picked an inspirational piece for you! Thanks for the help; I appreciate it!

Nice arrangement!

Measures 21-28: I feel like this parts differs from the previous part in being more soft and legato-esqu. Maybe indicate this by writing something like "dolce e legato" or some slurs, or maybe maybe even write down some pedal marks.

Thanks! I'll definitely make one of those changes to better emphasize the change in style.

Thanks again for all your help guys! I'll update this post sometime tonight once I make the changes.

Edit: I have made all of the changes except for putting slurs on 21-28. I still gotta play around with those to get the best look aesthetically.

[TheMarioPianist]

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[JDMEK5]

1. Treble clef with 8vb markings could work; I'll have to play with it. The notes don't fit on a normal bass clef, and I can't do cross staff because the treble clef above is 8va.

To substitute a octava bass clef, put in a note in text saying "play LH an octave lower than written" as I did on my Nimbasa City sheet.

[TheMarioPianist]

To substitute a octava bass clef, put in a note in text saying "play LH an octave lower than written" as I did on my Nimbasa City sheet.

Wow, I hadn't thought of that. That would look a lot nicer than 8vbs all the way through. Will add when I get the chance!

[FireArrow]

Sorry I got stuck in the land of AP testing

[TheMarioPianist]

Sorry I got stuck in the land of AP testing

Same

[TheMarioPianist]

To substitute a octava bass clef, put in a note in text saying "play LH an octave lower than written" as I did on my Nimbasa City sheet.

Ok, I've looked at this idea, and I like it, but I'm wondering if maybe using an 8vb with a treble clef (which is currently in the sheet) would be better, as using a note in text seems like something that would be used to replace almost a entire song's length of 8vas or 8vbs. Since this is only a seven measure segment, I'm thinking that an 8vb might suffice.

[Sebastian]

Ok, I've looked at this idea, and I like it, but I'm wondering if maybe using an 8vb with a treble clef (which is currently in the sheet) would be better, as using a note in text seems like something that would be used to replace almost a entire song's length of 8vas or 8vbs. Since this is only a seven measure segment, I'm thinking that an 8vb might suffice.

I'd just put a little note like JD suggested.

http://www.ninsheetmusic.org/download/pdf/2736

[TheMarioPianist]

Your example still shows a note that refers to the whole song, not just a few measures. I don't see why using a note is necessary if I'd just have to add another one saying to stop it seven measures later. To me, it seems that a note would only be used when referring to and 8va/8vb section covering the majority or even the entirety of the song.

[Sebastian]

Your example still shows a note that refers to the whole song, not just a few measures. I don't see why using a note is necessary if I'd just have to add another one saying to stop it seven measures later. To me, it seems that a note would only be used when referring to and 8va/8vb section covering the majority or even the entirety of the song.

You have an excellent point. I believe using an 8va/8vb will suffice.