Ocarina Fingerings

Bolero of Fire Ocarina Fingering

Notes: F, D, F, D, A, F, A, F. 8 notes and 3 fingerings on a 12-hole Alto C ocarina.

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FC-Down

Lift your right middle, ring and little fingers; cover the rest.

First note.

Filled hole: cover itWhite hole: liftOrange ring: changed from the last noteBoth small sub-holes stay open

Space or the right arrow key moves to the next note; the left arrow key goes back.

All fingerings on one page

  1. F C-Down

  2. D A

  3. F C-Down

  4. D A

  5. A C-Right

  6. F C-Down

  7. A C-Right

  8. F C-Down

In the game

N64 buttons
C-Down, A, C-Down, A, C-Right, C-Down, C-Right, C-Down
Switch 2 buttons
R, L, R, L, A, R, A, R
Where to learn it
As an adult, Sheik teaches it to you when you enter Death Mountain Crater.
What it does
Warps you to the warp pad inside Death Mountain Crater, right in front of the Fire Temple.
Other names
불의 볼레로, 炎のボレロ

FAQ

What are the ocarina notes for Bolero of Fire?

Bolero of Fire is F, D, F, D, A, F, A, F. On a 12-hole Alto C ocarina that is F5 D5 F5 D5 A5 F5 A5 F5, using 3 different fingerings. Based on the button order of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game.

How fast is Bolero of Fire played?

The in-game performance lasts 4.0 seconds. The shortest note is 0.25 seconds and the last note is held for 2.25 seconds.

Can I play Bolero of Fire on a real ocarina in the Switch 2 remake?

Yes. The 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 version listens through the console microphone, so if you play Bolero of Fire with the fingerings on this page, Link plays the same song. It only recognizes songs you have already learned in the game.