Ocarina Fingerings

Prelude of Light Ocarina Fingering

Notes: High D, A, High D, A, B, High D. 6 notes and 3 fingerings on a 12-hole Alto C ocarina.

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High DC-Up

Cover only your left little finger 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

  1. High D C-Up

  2. A C-Right

  3. High D C-Up

  4. A C-Right

  5. B C-Left

  6. High D C-Up

In the game

N64 buttons
C-Up, C-Right, C-Up, C-Right, C-Left, C-Up
Switch 2 buttons
X, A, X, A, Y, X
Where to learn it
After you clear the Forest Temple, Sheik teaches it to you when you enter the Temple of Time as an adult.
What it does
Warps you straight into the Temple of Time, the fastest way to switch between young and adult Link with the Master Sword.
Other names
빛의 프렐류드, 光のプレリュード, 빛의 서곡

FAQ

What are the ocarina notes for Prelude of Light?

Prelude of Light is High D, A, High D, A, B, High D. On a 12-hole Alto C ocarina that is D6 A5 D6 A5 B5 D6, using 3 different fingerings. Based on the button order of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game.

How fast is Prelude of Light played?

The in-game performance lasts 2.8 seconds. The shortest note is 0.25 seconds and the last note is held for 1.0 seconds.

Can I play Prelude of Light 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 Prelude of Light with the fingerings on this page, Link plays the same song. It only recognizes songs you have already learned in the game.