Spirit Flute Songs
The Spirit Flute is an indispensable tool on your journey through New Hyrule, allowing you to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, and progress through the story. Mastering its melodies is crucial. To play a song, you'll need to use the stylus to blow into the colored pipes on the touch screen in the correct sequence and rhythm. Pay close attention to the timing and the visual cues!
Song List and Uses
- Song of Awakening
- How to Obtain: Taught by Anjean in the Tower of Spirits after restoring the first Spirit Track.
- Melody: Blue, Yellow, Red
- Effect: Awakens dormant objects or statues, often revealing hidden paths or mechanisms. Essential for progressing through the Tower of Spirits and various dungeons.
- Strategy: This is one of the first songs you learn and is frequently used. If you encounter a seemingly inactive statue or object that looks like it could be part of a puzzle, try playing the Song of Awakening.
- Song of Discovery
- How to Obtain: Taught by Gage in Aboda Village after completing the Forest Temple.
- Melody: Blue, White, Blue, Red
- Effect: Reveals hidden secrets, such as treasure chests buried underground or invisible pathways.
- Strategy: Listen for a twinkling sound when exploring new areas, especially in open fields or suspicious-looking dead ends. Playing the Song of Discovery nearby will often unearth a hidden item or reveal a previously unseen element. It's particularly useful for finding Force Gems and other collectibles.
- Song of Birds
- How to Obtain: Taught by a bird-lover in Papuchia Village after completing the Snow Temple.
- Melody: Yellow, Red, Yellow, Blue
- Effect: Summons birds, which can sometimes carry items, reveal clues, or activate switches.
- Strategy: Look for areas with bird perches or where birds are present but not interacting with you. Playing this song can cause them to drop items like Rupees or even deliver important messages. It's also used in specific side quests.
- Song of Light
- How to Obtain: Taught by Ferrus in the Ocean Temple after completing the Ocean Temple.
- Melody: White, Blue, Yellow, White
- Effect: Illuminates dark areas, making hidden paths or enemies visible. Also used to activate certain light-sensitive mechanisms.
- Strategy: When navigating particularly dark caves or dungeon sections, this song is your best friend. It can reveal otherwise invisible enemies or crucial puzzle elements. If you're stuck in a dark room, try playing the Song of Light.
- Song of Healing
- How to Obtain: Taught by the Wise One in the Sand Temple after completing the Sand Temple.
- Melody: Red, Yellow, Blue, White
- Effect: Restores Link's health and can also heal certain injured characters or objects.
- Strategy: This is a vital song for survival. If you're low on hearts and don't have any potions or fairies, find a safe spot and play the Song of Healing. It can be a lifesaver during tough boss battles or long dungeon crawls. It also has specific uses in side quests involving injured NPCs.
- Song of the Hero
- How to Obtain: Taught by Princess Zelda in the Tower of Spirits towards the end of the game.
- Melody: Red, Blue, Yellow, White, Blue
- Effect: A powerful song used to dispel evil and break curses. Crucial for the final confrontation.
- Strategy: This song is primarily story-driven and will be required to progress through the final stages of the game, particularly within the final sections of the Tower of Spirits and during the battle against Malladus.
General Tips for Playing the Spirit Flute
- Rhythm is Key: Unlike some other Zelda instruments, the Spirit Flute requires precise timing. Watch the on-screen prompts carefully and try to match the rhythm.
- Practice Makes Perfect: If you're struggling with a particular song, don't hesitate to practice it a few times. The game often provides opportunities to replay melodies.
- Listen for Cues: Sometimes, NPCs will hum parts of songs or environmental sounds will hint at which song to play.
- Experiment: If you're stuck on a puzzle and can't figure out what to do, try playing different songs in the vicinity. You might stumble upon the solution!