Ocarina Fingerings

Serenade of Water Ocarina Fingering

Notes: D, F, A, A, B. 5 notes and 4 fingerings on a 12-hole Alto C ocarina.

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Lift only your right little finger; 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. D A

  2. F C-Down

  3. A C-Right

  4. A C-Right

  5. B C-Left

In the game

N64 buttons
A, C-Down, C-Right, C-Right, C-Left
Switch 2 buttons
L, R, A, A, Y
Where to learn it
As an adult, Sheik teaches it to you in the Ice Cavern after you get the Iron Boots.
What it does
Warps you to the warp pad at Lake Hylia, next to the way into the Water Temple.
Other names
물의 세레나데, 水のセレナーデ

FAQ

What are the ocarina notes for Serenade of Water?

Serenade of Water is D, F, A, A, B. On a 12-hole Alto C ocarina that is D5 F5 A5 A5 B5, using 4 different fingerings. Based on the button order of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game.

How fast is Serenade of Water played?

The in-game performance lasts 4.8 seconds. The shortest note is 0.55 seconds and the last note is held for 2.4 seconds.

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