How to Play Zelda's Lullaby on Piano
Koji Kondo
About this piece
Zelda's Lullaby is a beginner piano piece by Koji Kondo that most students can learn in 1-2 weeks.
The gentle, iconic lullaby from The Legend of Zelda series, featuring a simple waltz-time melody. It's one of the most recognizable video game themes and is perfectly suited for beginning pianists.
Practice tips
- The 3/4 time melody starts on the notes Bb-D-F (a Bb major arpeggio) — get comfortable with this opening shape as it defines the song's character.
- The left hand plays a simple bass-chord waltz pattern — keep the bass note on beat 1 slightly separated from the lighter chords on beats 2 and 3.
- The melody has a gentle arch shape that rises and falls — match your dynamics to this contour, growing slightly louder on ascending passages and softer on descending ones.
Common mistake
Playing the lullaby too fast or energetically — it should sound peaceful and gentle, as if rocking someone to sleep.
How long to learn
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Zelda's Lullaby to play on piano?
Zelda's Lullaby is rated Beginner. The gentle, iconic lullaby from The Legend of Zelda series, featuring a simple waltz-time melody.
How long does it take to learn Zelda's Lullaby?
For a beginner, expect 1-2 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 2-3 days.
What key is Zelda's Lullaby in?
Zelda's Lullaby is in B-flat major, typically performed at around 80 BPM.
What's the most common mistake when learning Zelda's Lullaby?
Playing the lullaby too fast or energetically — it should sound peaceful and gentle, as if rocking someone to sleep.
Where to find the sheet music
- Free scores on IMSLP (Petrucci Music Library)
- Community sheet music on MuseScore
- Wikipedia: Koji Kondo
Free public-domain editions of works like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy are on IMSLP. For contemporary works, MuseScore has community arrangements.
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