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Nocturne of Shadow: notes, location and uses — OoT Remake

Nocturne of Shadow: Notes, learning location and uses for OoT Remake on Switch 2, with the illustrated regional route and cited sources.

10/15/2026 Switch 2 Last updated: 11/6/2026 2 min read

FAQ

What are the notes for the Nocturne of Shadow?
B · A · A · D · B · A · F. The learning route below follows the cited guide. Melodies use musical pitches (D′ is high D); button mappings are reference conversions, not a claim that every song was tested in the remake. Check the in-game songbook and control settings.
Where do you learn the Nocturne of Shadow?
Bring the Lens of Truth and Din’s Fire. As an adult, visit Kakariko for Sheik’s event and the Nocturne of Shadow, then warp to the graveyard ledge. Descend to the entrance, use the Lens to see the torches and cast Din’s Fire from their centre to light them together.
How do you get into the Shadow Temple?
Play the Nocturne of Shadow to warp above Kakariko Graveyard. Inside the entrance, use Din's Fire to light every torch at once and open the way.
Can I practise the Nocturne of Shadow online?
Yes. Our free ocarina simulator has a practice mode that walks you through the song note by note and tells you when you get it right.

What are the Nocturne of Shadow notes?

Nocturne of Shadow: B · A · A · D · B · A · F

Version Buttons
Switch 2 remake Y, A, A, L, Y, A, R

On a real ocarina this is B, A, A, D, B, A, F. Seven notes make it the second-longest song, and the drop to the low note in the middle is where most mistakes happen.

Practise the Nocturne of Shadow on our ocarina simulator: it opens in practice mode and lights the next note for you.

Where do you learn the Nocturne of Shadow?

  1. Bring the Lens of Truth and Din’s Fire. As an adult, visit Kakariko for Sheik’s event and the Nocturne of Shadow, then warp to the graveyard ledge.
  2. Descend to the entrance, use the Lens to see the torches and cast Din’s Fire from their centre to light them together.

Illustrated regional route · Source: GameWith

Where does the Nocturne of Shadow take you?

The song warps you to a pad on the ledge above Kakariko Graveyard, at the entrance to the Shadow Temple. There is no other path up there.

  • Open the Shadow Temple. Inside the entrance, use Din’s Fire to light all the torches at once. You also need the Lens of Truth to see through the temple’s illusions.
  • Return to the Shadow Temple after a break to refill potions.
  • Works for child Link too, though the temple is meant for adult Link.

Which other songs should I learn next?

The next warp song is the Requiem of Spirit. Collection map — Check location pictures and collection conditions, then mark the targets you obtain. Related guides: all Ocarina of Time songs · boss guide

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