How to get and use the Song of Storms in Ocarina of Time

Published Nov 10, 2026, 12:50 PM EST We're about to ruin this guy's life Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon The Song of Storms is one of the iconic melodies from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and you can unlock it shortly after you become adult Link. The song itself has a few uses in the world, but you will need it to progress in the story, particularly for the Bottom of the Well dungeon. Getting it also means you can access some passageways to get rupees and other useful items. Below, we explain where to unlock the Song of Storms in the Ocarina of Time remake, as well as where you can use the Song of Storms to open up passageways. How to unlock the Song of Storms in Zelda Ocarina of Time As adult Link, head into the windmill in Kakariko Village. The Music Man inside is now scalding mad as he plays the Song of Storms, noting that if he "so much as catch[es] a whiff of an ocarina, it's over for you." Geez. That being said, take out your ocarina in front of him by pressing Left on the D-pad. He'll get even angrier, but he'll teach you the Song of Storms. Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon To complete the cycle, head back to the Music Man as child Link and play the song for him. This will open up the Bottom of the Well dungeon. This also creates an interesting paradox. If child Link taught him the song, but he taught it to you as adult Link... ouch, my brain. Where to use the Song of Storms in Ocarina of Time In addition to its aforementioned use for the Bottom of the Well dungeon, you can use it to open up holes around Hyrule. If you see one of these windmill-esque plants on the ground inside a circle, play the Song of Storms. Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Polygon There's one of these right outside the Kakariko Village entrance in Hyrule Field, to the right when you leave the village, if you want to give it a try. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is a little bit different than the original game, so if you need guides to help you through, we don’t blame you. We have walkthroughs for all the dungeons, from the Deku Tree to Ganondorf's Castle. We also have guides for the sillier, in-between parts of the game, like when you have to find Richard (the dog) or Cuccos. For those going for 100% completion, we also have guides on where to find every Piece of Heart, every Gold Skulltula token, and where to plant every Magic Bean.