Use your favourite features in-game with our Desktop AppThis guide covers all 12 Ocarina songs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, plus the hidden Scarecrow's Song.
We have listed all their uses, including main effects and hidden interactions the game doesn't tell you about, which can lead to hidden areas and special items like Pieces of Heart and Gold Skulltulas. Songs are listed in the order they can be obtained.
After Saria gives you the Fairy Ocarina, you can return to the Sacred Grove in the Lost Woods to learn Saria's Song from her.
Using Saria's Song makes Saria give you hints, so use it if you're unsure what to do next.
Saria's Song is required to progress the game, as it must be performed both to Darunia in Goron City and Mido in the Lost Woods.
You can also get a Piece of Heart by playing Saria's Song to the lonely Skull Kid in the Lost Woods.
Zelda teaches you Zelda's Lullaby when you approach her in Hyrule Castle.
You'll have to play Zelda's Lullaby several times during your adventure. Play it while standing on top of a Triforce Symbol to trigger various effects:
Zelda's Lullaby has the hidden effects of repairing broken signposts and restoring HP when played in front of a Gossip Stone.
When visiting Lon Lon Ranch as Child Link, you can learn Epona's Song from Malon. She can be found with the horses during the day after meeting with Zelda in Hyrule Castle.
You need Epona's Song to get Epona. When you return to the Ranch as Adult Link, playing Epona's Song lets you ride her. After escaping with Epona, you can play Epona's Song to summon her in Hyrule Field.
Cows also love Epona's Song, and they will give you Lon Lon Milk if you play it for them.
The Sun's Song is a very useful optional melody that turns day to night, and night to day. It can be learned in a hidden crypt below the Kakariko Graveyard.
You'll have to play Zelda's Lullaby in front of the Royal Tombstone in the Graveyard to reveal a hidden chamber below. Then, proceed to the end to learn Sun's Song from the inscription.
Sun's Song can be used for various purposes: Despawning night-only monsters in Hyrule Field, accessing shops and NPCs only available during the day or night, and showing night-only Gold Skulltulas.
It also has the hidden effect of stunning ReDeads and Gibdos, which lets you attack them directly.
You learn the Song of Time after obtaining the Ocarina of Time, which requires getting the three Spiritual Stones.
You must play the Song of Time inside the Temple of Time to advance the story. It can also be used to clear stone blocks marked with the symbol of the Temple of Time, which are sent back in time.
To learn the Song of Storms, you must go inside the Kakariko Windmill as Adult Link. The man inside will teach it to you, creating a paradox - As he claims it was Link who taught it to him seven years ago.
The Song of Storms' primary use is to access the Bottom of the Well, an optional dungeon only Child Link can access. Go back into the Windmill as Child Link and teach the Song of Storms to the Music Man. This will open up the Bottom of the Well, where you can find the Lenses of Truth.
Furthermore, by playing the Song of Storms near a fan-shaped plant, it will reveal a Grotto, which can contain various useful items and even Gold Skulltulas.
The Scarecrow's Song is a secret melody that spawns a Scarecrow in various locations, letting you grapple onto it with the Hookshot. Several optional places can only be reached with the Scarecrow's Song.
First, as Child Link, speak to Bonooru the Scarecrow in Lake Hylia, and play him a song - It can be as simple as a combination of two notes, like X Y X Y X Y X Y.
Then, return as Adult Link and play the same song. This will complete the Scarecrow Quest and unlock its Song.
The Scarecrow Song can be used in various places as Adult Link:
Look for spots in the Forest Temple, Dodongo Cavern, Fire Temple, and Spirit Temple to find hidden Gold Skulltulas.
When progressing through Adult Link's story, you'll learn six melodies that let you warp to select locations:
