Unlocking the Scarecrow's Melody in Ocarina of Time Remake

In the remastered version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, players can discover an instrumental piece known as the Scarecrow's Tune. While not essential for completing the main narrative, this melody is indispensable for those aiming to uncover every Heart Container Fragment and Golden Skulltula Emblem scattered throughout the game world. Its acquisition facilitates reaching hidden locales that would otherwise remain inaccessible.

The Scarecrow's Tune grants the ability to summon a scarecrow to specific points, enabling Link to utilize his grappling hook to traverse gaps and reach elevated platforms. This clever mechanic adds a layer of exploration and puzzle-solving for dedicated adventurers.

To obtain this valuable musical ability, young Link must first visit Lake Hylia. Here, he will encounter two scarecrows, Pierre and Bonooru. Pierre, positioned closer to the entrance, will prompt Link to compose a unique tune using his ocarina. It is important to note that the sequence of notes played at this moment will become the permanent Scarecrow's Tune. Players are encouraged to be creative but advised to keep the melody concise, as a lengthy tune will result in a prolonged cutscene animation each time it is performed.

After composing the tune, players must meticulously remember or record it, as the game does not initially save this custom melody. Following this, Link should engage with Bonooru, the second scarecrow, and perform the newly created song for him. Bonooru's enthusiastic reaction confirms the song's registration.

Upon completing the Forest Temple and progressing to adulthood by retrieving the Master Sword from the Temple of Time, Link should return to Lake Hylia. Although Pierre will be absent, Bonooru remains. Performing the Scarecrow's Tune for Bonooru again will cause the delighted Pierre to re-emerge from the ground. Pierre will then inform Link that he can be summoned whenever Link spots swirling hay in the wind by playing the song. Conveniently, the Scarecrow's Tune will now be saved in Link's ocarina menu, eliminating the need for memorization.

An immediate opportunity to test the newly acquired tune presents itself near Bonooru, in front of the old fishing lodge, where a swirling hay vortex can be found. This allows Link to reach new areas, including the possibility of earning the Golden Scale from the fishing lodge and collecting other hidden items across Hyrule. Furthermore, a similar hay vortex atop the laboratory roof offers an alternative path to a Heart Piece, bypassing the need for a magic bean.

Should players forget the melody composed as young Link, returning to Lake Hylia as a child and speaking with Bonooru will prompt him to play it back, refreshing their memory. This detail ensures that players can always retrieve their custom tune and continue their journey to complete the game fully.