Song Locations & Uses

The Ocarina of Time is an indispensable tool in your quest to save Termina. Mastering its melodies is crucial for progression, solving puzzles, and even uncovering hidden secrets. This section details every song, where to learn it, and its various applications.

Ocarina Songs

Song of Time

Location: You learn this song automatically from Princess Zelda in a flashback sequence after retrieving the Ocarina of Time from the Skull Kid in Clock Town.
Uses:
- Resetting the Three-Day Cycle: Playing this song (A, Y, R, A, Y, R on N64; L, Y, R, L, Y, R on 3DS) will send Link back to the dawn of the First Day, preserving all major items, masks, and permanent upgrades (like heart pieces and sword upgrades) but resetting consumable items (Rupees, arrows, bombs) and dungeon progress. This is your primary method for managing time and preparing for new cycles.
- Saving Progress: While not a traditional save, resetting the cycle effectively saves your permanent progress. You can also save by playing the Song of Time at an Owl Statue.
- Depositing Rupees: Play this song while standing near a bank teller (located in West Clock Town) to deposit all your current Rupees. This is vital as Rupees are lost when the cycle resets, unless deposited.

Song of Healing

Location: You learn this song from the Happy Mask Salesman in the Clock Tower after being transformed into a Deku Scrub by the Skull Kid.
Uses:
- Curing Curses/Transformations: This song (X, Y, R, X, Y, R on N64; L, R, Y, L, R, Y on 3DS) is used to heal troubled spirits and release them from their pain, often granting Link a transformation mask in return. This is how you obtain the Deku Mask, Goron Mask, and Zora Mask.
- Healing Specific NPCs: Occasionally, you'll encounter NPCs suffering from ailments that can be cured with the Song of Healing, often leading to side quests or rewards.

Epona's Song

Location: You learn this song from Romani at Romani Ranch on the First Day. You must speak to her and agree to help her with the "ghosts."
Uses:
- Summoning Epona: Playing this song (Y, X, A, Y, X, A on N64; X, Y, L, X, Y, L on 3DS) will summon your trusty steed, Epona, to your current location (provided you are in an open area). This makes traversing the vast fields of Termina much faster.
- Romani Ranch Side Quests: Essential for completing the Romani Ranch events, including defending the ranch from "Them" and helping Cremia deliver milk.

Song of Soaring

Location: You learn this song from an Owl Statue. The first opportunity is typically at the Owl Statue in Woodfall, just before the Woodfall Temple.
Uses:
- Fast Travel: This song (R, X, A, R, X, A on N64; Y, L, R, Y, L, R on 3DS) allows Link to instantly warp to any activated Owl Statue or Winged Statue (in the 3DS version) he has previously touched. This is invaluable for quickly moving between regions of Termina.

Sonata of Awakening

Location: You learn this song from the Deku Princess in the Woodfall Temple after defeating Odolwa.
Uses:
- Awakening the Giants: This song (A, X, A, X, A, R on N64; L, X, L, X, L, Y on 3DS) is primarily used to awaken the sleeping giants at the four compass points of Termina. Playing it in the correct location will summon the giant associated with that region, which is crucial for stopping the moon.
- Woodfall Temple Puzzle: Used to awaken the Deku King in the Woodfall Temple, allowing you to progress.

Goron Lullaby

Location: You learn the first part of this song from Darmani's ghost in Snowhead. You learn the full version from the Goron Elder's son in the Goron Shrine after playing the first part for him.
Uses:
- Putting Gorons to Sleep: This song (A, R, Y, A, R, Y on N64; X, L, Y, X, L, Y on 3DS) is used to put Gorons to sleep, which is necessary for several puzzles and interactions in the Snowhead region.
- Snowhead Temple Puzzle: Essential for progressing through Snowhead Temple, particularly to put the giant Goron to sleep, allowing access to the boss room.

New Wave Bossa Nova

Location: You learn this song from Lulu after recovering all seven Zora Eggs and placing them in the Marine Research Lab's tank in Great Bay.
Uses:
- Summoning the Giant Turtle: This song (X, A, X, Y, R, Y on N64; Y, L, Y, X, R, X on 3DS) is used to summon the giant turtle that provides access to the Great Bay Temple. Play it on the small island in the middle of Great Bay.

Elegy of Emptiness

Location: You learn this song from King Igos du Ikana after defeating him and his bodyguards in the Ikana Castle throne room.
Uses:
- Creating Statues: This song (Y, X, Y, R, A, R on N64; X, Y, X, L, R, L on 3DS) creates a hollow statue of Link in his current form (Deku, Goron, Zora, or Human). These statues are used to hold down switches or weigh down platforms, particularly in Stone Tower Temple.

Oath to Order

Location: You learn this song from the four Giants after awakening them and playing the Sonata of Awakening for each. You will play it with them on the final night.
Uses:
- Summoning the Giants: This song (Y, R, A, Y, R, A on N64; X, L, R, X, L, R on 3DS) is played on the final night, just before the moon crashes, to summon the four Giants and prevent the catastrophe. This is the ultimate goal of your quest.

Time Manipulation Songs

Beyond the primary songs, there are variations of the Song of Time that allow for more precise control over the flow of time:

Inverted Song of Time

How to Play: Play the Song of Time backward (R, Y, A, R, Y, A on N64; R, Y, L, R, Y, L on 3DS).
Uses:
- Slowing Down Time: This invaluable melody slows the passage of time to one-third its normal speed. This is essential for completing timed side quests, reaching distant locations, or simply giving yourself more breathing room during challenging sections.

Song of Double Time

How to Play: Play each note of the Song of Time twice (A, A, Y, Y, R, R on N64; L, L, Y, Y, R, R on 3DS).
Uses:
- Advancing Time: This song allows you to warp to the next dawn or dusk. This is incredibly useful for skipping long periods of waiting for specific events or NPCs to appear. For example, if you need to meet someone at night, you can play this song to instantly jump to dusk.