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Song of Time: notes, location and uses — OoT Remake

Song of Time: 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 Song of Time?
A · D · F · A · D · 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 Song of Time?
After Jabu-Jabu and the three stones, return to the castle-town gate to trigger Zelda's escape. Dive at the blue glow in the water where she threw the ocarina.
How do you open the Door of Time?
Put the three Spiritual Stones on the altar in the Temple of Time, then play the Song of Time there. The Door of Time opens and leads to the Master Sword.
Can I practise the Song of Time 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 Song of Time notes?

Song of Time: A · D · F · A · D · F

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

On a real ocarina this is A, low D, F, played twice. The first note of each half is long and the next two are short.

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

Where do you learn the Song of Time?

  1. After Jabu-Jabu and the three stones, return to the castle-town gate to trigger Zelda’s escape. Dive at the blue glow in the water where she threw the ocarina.

Illustrated regional route · Source: GameWith

What does the Song of Time do?

  • Opens the Door of Time. Put the three Spiritual Stones on the altar in the Temple of Time and play the song. The door opens, and the Master Sword is waiting behind it.
  • Moves blue Time Blocks. Large blue blocks marked with the Song of Time vanish when you play it nearby, or appear if they were gone. They block paths in the Fire Temple and the Spirit Temple, among other places, so keep the song handy for every dungeon.
  • Leads to time travel. Once the Door of Time is open, pull the Master Sword or put it back in its pedestal to switch between child and adult Link.

Which other songs should I learn next?

The Song of Time is one of 12 songs. Once you are an adult, Sheik teaches you six warp songs, starting with the Minuet of Forest. Collection map — Check location pictures and collection conditions, then mark the targets you obtain. Related guides: all Ocarina of Time songs

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