The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Ocarina Songs

Master the Ocarina Songs in Ocarina of Time to manipulate time, travel, and uncover Hyrule's hidden secrets throughout your adventure.

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Ocarina Songs

The Ocarina of Time is not just a musical instrument; it is a key to unlocking Hyrule's secrets, manipulating time, and traversing vast distances. Throughout your adventure as Link, you will learn several melodies, each with unique powers essential for progressing the story and discovering hidden treasures. Mastering these songs is crucial for any aspiring hero.

This comprehensive guide details every Ocarina song in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including their button inputs, where they are learned, and their primary uses. We'll cover both the critical story songs and the invaluable optional melodies that enhance your journey.

Story-Critical Ocarina Songs

These songs are indispensable for advancing through the main narrative. You cannot complete the game without learning and using them.

Song Name Button Input (N64/3DS) Where Learned Primary Function(s)
Zelda's Lullaby ↑ A → ↑ A → Hyrule Castle Courtyard, from Princess Zelda after sneaking past the guards.
  • Activates Sheikah Stones (Gossip Stones).
  • Opens doors and triggers events marked with the Triforce symbol.
  • Reveals secrets in various locations.
Saria's Song ↓ → ↛ ↓ → ↛ Lost Woods, from Saria on the stump after navigating the maze.
  • Allows Link to communicate with Saria telepathically.
  • Boosts morale of certain NPCs (e.g., Darunia in Goron City).
  • Can be used to earn Rupees from certain NPCs.
Song of Time → A ↓ → A ↓ Temple of Time, from Princess Zelda (as a vision) after obtaining the Spiritual Stones.
  • Opens the Door of Time in the Temple of Time.
  • Moves blocks marked with the Song of Time symbol.
  • Essential for time travel between Young Link and Adult Link.
Minuet of Forest A ↛ → ↛ A ↓ Sacred Forest Meadow, from Sheik after defeating Phantom Ganon in the Forest Temple.
  • Teleports Link to the Sacred Forest Meadow (entrance to Forest Temple).
  • Crucial for quick travel to the Kokiri Forest region.
Bolero of Fire ↓ A ↓ A → ↓ → ↓ Death Mountain Crater, from Sheik near the entrance to the Fire Temple.
  • Teleports Link to Death Mountain Crater (entrance to Fire Temple).
  • Provides quick access to Goron City and Death Mountain.
Serenade of Water A ↓ → → ↛ Lake Hylia, from Sheik after raising the water level.
  • Teleports Link to Lake Hylia (entrance to Water Temple).
  • Useful for accessing Zora's Domain and the surrounding areas.
Nocturne of Shadow ↛ → → A ↛ ↓ Graveyard, from Sheik after visiting Kakariko Village as an adult and witnessing the Shadow Temple cutscene.
  • Teleports Link to the Graveyard (entrance to Shadow Temple).
  • Provides access to the Kakariko Village region.
Requiem of Spirit A ↓ A → ↛ A Desert Colossus, from Sheik after entering the Desert Colossus.
  • Teleports Link to the Desert Colossus (entrance to Spirit Temple).
  • Essential for accessing the Gerudo Desert and Spirit Temple.
Prelude of Light ↑ ↑ ↛ → ↑ ↓ Temple of Time, from Sheik after becoming an adult for the first time.
  • Teleports Link to the Temple of Time.
  • Crucial for returning to the Temple of Time to change between Young Link and Adult Link.

Optional Ocarina Songs

While not strictly required to complete the game, these songs offer significant advantages, making exploration, puzzle-solving, and traversal much easier. Learning them is highly recommended for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

Song Name Button Input (N64/3DS) Where Learned Primary Function(s) Tips & Notes
Epona's Song ↑ ↛ → ↑ ↛ → Lon Lon Ranch, from Malon as Young Link after talking to her multiple times and playing the Ocarina.
  • Calls Epona, your trusty horse, to your side in open areas.
  • Allows faster travel across Hyrule Field.
  • Required to win the horse race against Ingo at Lon Lon Ranch as Adult Link.

To learn Epona's Song:

  1. As Young Link, visit Lon Lon Ranch.
  2. Talk to Malon in the center of the ranch until she asks you to play a song with her.
  3. Pull out your Ocarina, and she will teach you the melody.

Once learned, you can call Epona in most outdoor areas by playing the song. This is invaluable for crossing Hyrule Field quickly and avoiding enemies.
Sun's Song → ↓ ↑ → ↓ ↑ Royal Family's Tomb (Kakariko Graveyard), read from a tablet inside.
  • Changes day to night, or night to day, instantly.
  • Freezes ReDeads and Gibdos in place for a short duration.

To learn the Sun's Song:

  1. Go to Kakariko Graveyard.
  2. Pull the gravestone with the Triforce symbol (the second one from the left in the front row) to reveal a hidden passage.
  3. Descend into the Royal Family's Tomb.
  4. Navigate through the Gibdos and read the stone tablet at the end of the corridor.

This song is incredibly useful for triggering time-based events or accessing areas only available at certain times (e.g., the Poe Collector at night, or the Bean Seller during the day). It also provides a brief reprieve from the terrifying ReDeads and Gibdos, allowing you to attack them or escape.
Song of Storms A ↓ ↑ A ↓ ↑ Windmill (Kakariko Village), from the man playing the phonograph as Adult Link.
  • Summons a rainstorm.
  • Fills dry wells (e.g., Kakariko Village well).
  • Activates certain plants or mechanisms.

To learn the Song of Storms:

  1. As Adult Link, enter the Windmill in Kakariko Village.
  2. Speak to the man inside who is frantically turning the crank.
  3. He will recount a story about a "brat" who played a strange song on an Ocarina seven years ago, causing the windmill to break. He then teaches you the song.

Playing this song as Young Link in the past will cause the windmill to break, which is a required step for a certain side quest involving the Dampé's Ghost and the Biggoron's Sword questline. It's also essential for draining the well in Kakariko Village to access the Bottom of the Well mini-dungeon.
Scarecrow's Song (Custom) Player-defined 8-note melody Lake Hylia, from Pierre the Scarecrow as Young Link.
  • Summons Pierre the Scarecrow to specific locations.
  • Provides a hookshot target for reaching otherwise inaccessible areas.

To learn the Scarecrow's Song:

  1. As Young Link, go to Lake Hylia.
  2. Find Pierre the scarecrow near the water's edge.
  3. Pull out your Ocarina and play any 8-note melody you create. Remember this melody!
  4. Later, as Adult Link, you can play this same melody in certain areas to summon Pierre, giving you a Hookshot target.

This is a unique song because you create it yourself. Make sure it's a melody you can easily remember and replicate. It's crucial for finding many hidden Gold Skulltulas and reaching secret areas, especially after obtaining the Hookshot or Longshot.
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Mastering the Ocarina is key to unlocking Hyrule's deepest secrets.