Nocturne of Shadow Ocarina Fingering
Notes: B, A, A, D, B, A, F. 7 notes and 4 fingerings on a 12-hole Alto C ocarina.
BC-Left
Cover only your left index and little fingers, left thumb and right thumb; lift 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
B C-Left
A C-Right
A C-Right
D A
B C-Left
A C-Right
F C-Down
In the game
- N64 buttons
- C-Left, C-Right, C-Right, A, C-Left, C-Right, C-Down
- Switch 2 buttons
- Y, A, A, L, Y, A, R
- Where to learn it
- After you clear the Forest, Fire and Water Temples, Sheik teaches it to you when you return to Kakariko Village as an adult.
- What it does
- Warps you to the warp pad above the Kakariko Graveyard. It is the only way to reach the Shadow Temple entrance.
- Other names
- 어둠의 녹턴, 闇のノクターン, 그림자의 녹턴, 그림자의 야상곡
FAQ
What are the ocarina notes for Nocturne of Shadow?
Nocturne of Shadow is B, A, A, D, B, A, F. On a 12-hole Alto C ocarina that is B5 A5 A5 D5 B5 A5 F5, using 4 different fingerings. Based on the button order of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game.
How fast is Nocturne of Shadow played?
The in-game performance lasts 4.8 seconds. The shortest note is 0.3 seconds and the last note is held for 2.4 seconds.
Can I play Nocturne of Shadow 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 Nocturne of Shadow with the fingerings on this page, Link plays the same song. It only recognizes songs you have already learned in the game.