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The Legend of Zelda™: Twilight Princess Midnas Lament: 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-0015312

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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-0015312

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About the Composer: Toru Minegishi

Toru Minegishi joined Nintendo's sound team and has composed and arranged music for numerous titles across the Legend of Zelda franchise, contributing to some of gaming's most memorable soundscapes. His work spans multiple generations of Nintendo systems, from handheld devices to home consoles, establishing him as a key voice in video game music composition.

Why we love this

These arrangements capture the harmonic depth and structural clarity of Nintendo's legendary themes while remaining genuinely pianistic. The mix of recognizable melodies across three decades means your students and audiences will connect immediately, but the intermediate-advanced writing keeps the musicianship honest and rewarding to perform.

What to expect

Playing through these pieces feels like revisiting cherished moments in a beloved fictional world. The music alternates between triumphant adventure themes that surge with forward momentum and intimate character moments tinged with mystery or melancholy, all anchored by Minegishi's gift for melody that stays with you long after you finish playing.

Who it's for

This collection appeals to intermediate and advanced pianists who grew up with these games, as well as teachers seeking music that motivates students through immediate recognition and emotional connection. It also works for pianists looking to build confidence with popular, game-based repertoire that bridges entertainment and musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original game audio before performing. Hearing Minegishi's orchestration informs phrasing, articulation choices, and where to shape the melody through the accompaniment.
  • Balance the melody against flowing accompaniment patterns. Many arrangements feature ostinatos or arpeggiations that support the theme; resist letting them overshadow the main line.
  • Treat tempo markings as musical directions rather than rigid numbers. The reflective pieces especially benefit from slight flexibility that lets emotional moments breathe.
  • Layer your dynamics across the full range. These transcriptions often split voice-leading between the hands; clarity comes from distinguishing between foreground melody, harmonic support, and textural foundation.

How to use it

Feature individual arrangements as recital solos that attract audiences beyond traditional classical concert attendees, or string several together for a themed program celebrating video game music as a legitimate compositional form. These pieces work particularly well in spring or end-of-year recitals where lighter, more popular selections feel contextually right.

Skills your students will build

  • Translating orchestral textures to the piano keyboard
  • Managing complex rhythmic accompaniment patterns while maintaining melodic clarity
  • Balancing multiple voice-leading layers across both hands
  • Interpreting thematic material across varying harmonic contexts
  • Sight-reading within an intermediate-advanced range using game-familiar material as motivation

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