How to play: The Great Fairy Fountain from Zelda

Written By Matthew Stuart

The Great Fairy Fountain arrangement for guitar

This is a beautiful melodic tune based on descending arpeggio shapes.

In the video, you’ll see I’m using a footstool and playing in a classical position which puts less strain on my left arm as we’ll be playing this piece above the 12th fret.

The fingering in for this song is super important. Pay careful attention to what is specified in the TAB and try to understand why certain fingerings were chosen.

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