The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ The Dark World: Piano
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The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ The Dark World: Piano

33 Themes from The Legend of Zelda™ Arranged for Solo Piano

By Koji Kondo, Kozue Ishikawa, Toru Minegishi, Kenta Nagata, Akito Nakatsuka, Asuka Ohta, Manaka Tominaga, and Hajime Wakai

Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Item: 00-PS-0015294
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Description
After decades of anticipation, Alfred is proud to release the officially licensed, collectible sheet music companion folios to The Legend of Zelda™ video game series. The 33 arrangements in this intermediate-advanced piano edition are note-for-note transcriptions of instantly recognizable melodies beloved by generations of gamers around the globe. From Koji Kondo's iconic "The Legend of Zelda™ Main Theme" to The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks themes, the dozens of pieces in this book represent two and a half decades of Nintendo® video game favorites. Adding to the fun, graphics from the corresponding games grace each page of the sheet music. Impress friends, family, and audiences of all ages by playing from this magnificent collection, which makes a great gift for every pianist.

Titles: * The Legend of Zelda™ Title Theme * The Legend of Zelda™ Main Theme * Zelda II™ - The Adventure of Link™ Title Theme * Zelda II™ - The Adventure of Link™ Palace Music * The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ Title Screen * The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ Hyrule Castle Music * The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ Main Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ The Dark World * The Legend of Zelda™: Link's Awakening™ Main Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Title Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Princess Zelda's Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Hyrule Field * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Lost Woods (Saria's Song) * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Gerudo Valley * The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ Song of Storms * The Legend of Zelda™: Majora's Mask™ Prelude of Majora's Mask * The Legend of Zelda™: Majora's Mask™Termina Field * The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker™ Main Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker™ Dragon Roost Island * The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker™ Ocean Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker™ Molgera * The Legend of Zelda™: Four Swords Adventures Village of the Blue Maiden Restored * The Legend of Zelda™: Four Swords Adventures Field Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess Hyrule Field Main Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess Hidden Village * The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess Midna's Lament * The Legend of Zelda™: Phantom Hourglass Ciela's Parting Words * The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks Title Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks Field Theme * The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks Train Travel (Main Theme) * The Legend of Zelda™ Triforce Fanfare * The Legend of Zelda™ Correct Solution * The Legend of Zelda™ Whistle of Warp.

"Best in Show" Award at Winter NAMM 2012 presented by Music Inc. magazine.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 84
SKU: 00-PS-0015294

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About the Composer: Koji Kondo

Koji Kondo revolutionized video game music by composing memorable, structurally sophisticated themes that work as stand-alone pieces rather than mere background accompaniment. His work across the Nintendo catalog established conventions for interactive music composition that influenced an entire generation of game composers and demonstrated that video game soundtracks deserved serious musical consideration.

Kondo's melodies are instantly recognizable across decades because they balance accessibility with harmonic and rhythmic invention. His compositional approach combines classical training with an intuitive understanding of how music can shape gameplay and emotion, making his themes as rewarding to perform on concert instruments as they are to hear in their original digital form.

Why we love this

Kondo's themes are melodically generous and architecturally clear, giving intermediate-advanced pianists substantial material to sink their teeth into without requiring extreme technical virtuosity. Programming a mix of these pieces lets you celebrate music that genuinely matters to your audience while keeping the energy and emotional payoff high.

What to expect

These pieces carry the magic of exploration and adventure. Kondo's themes move with purposeful melody lines and harmonic warmth that feel both timeless and immediately engaging, evoking the sense of discovery that defines the Zelda games themselves.

Who it's for

Pianists at the intermediate-advanced level who want to expand their performance repertoire with music that genuinely resonates with listeners of all ages. This collection works equally well for recitalists seeking engaging encores, students building a diverse solo library, or pianists simply excited to perform music they love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat each piece as a self-contained narrative. Even though these are video game music, they benefit from the same attention to phrasing, dynamic shape, and structural clarity you'd give to classical repertoire.
  • Balance the iconic melodies with careful attention to the harmonic accompaniment; Kondo's arrangements are rich enough that rushing through chordal patterns flattens the character.
  • Use the game graphics on each page not just for decoration but as a springboard for interpretive choices. Let the visual mood of Hyrule Castle or the Dark World inform your tempo and articulation choices.

How to use it

Build a thematic recital around these pieces, programming them with classical repertoire to show how video game music holds its own on the concert stage. You can also use individual selections as audience favorites in mixed recitals, or create an entirely Zelda-themed concert that draws listeners who might not otherwise attend a piano recital.

Skills your students will build

  • Sight-reading mixed accompaniment textures across the full keyboard
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in both hands simultaneously
  • Interpreting character and emotion through articulation and phrasing choices
  • Managing technical passages in intermediate-advanced ranges while maintaining musicality
  • Understanding how harmonic structure supports melodic content

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