Goddess's Harp

The Goddess's Harp is an important item central to the plot of Skyward Sword and is the instrument Link uses in this game to play music. It originally belongs to Zelda in Skyward Sword, which is eventually used again by Sheik in Ocarina of Time.

Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Goddess's Harp is played by Sheik to teach Link various warp songs. Each time Sheik takes the harp out, he plays the melody on it first before Link follows along on his ocarina.

Skyward Sword
The Goddess's Harp in Skyward Sword originally belongs to Zelda when she is first seen holding it when she is practicing for the Wing Ceremony. Link eventually receives it from Zelda during a cutscene in the Temple of Time after the third dungeon Lanayru Mining Facility. The harp makes use of the Wii MotionPlus in order to play it, and it is the main instrument of the game.

When played, it activates vital objectives and can be used to cause Gossip Stones and Goddess Walls to appear in certain areas. The Goddess's Harp can be equipped to the up-button on the D-Pad and it is played by directing the Wii Remote to the left for the lower notes and to the right for the higher notes. Link is given a visual clue indicating when to strum the harp when a song has to be played, like three congregating Blessed Butterflies near a Goddess Wall.

Songs
The various Harp melodies found in Skyward Sword are listed below as well as a brief description of their effects.


 * Ballad of the Goddess – opens an entrance to the Isle of Songs in the Thunderhead
 * Farore's Courage – opens a trial gate to the Silent Realm in Faron Woods
 * Nayru's Wisdom – opens a trial gate to the Silent Realm in Lanayru Desert
 * Din's Power – opens a trial gate to the Silent Realm in Eldin Volcano
 * Song of the Hero – opens a trial gate to the Silent Realm leading to the Triforce in Skyloft