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The '''Goddess's Harp''' is the primary musical instrument in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. It was once held by the goddess [[Hylia]] herself.{{Ref|SS|6816|Impa}} [[Zelda (Skyward Sword)|Zelda]] can be seen playing the harp early on in the quest, but [[Link (Skyward Sword)|Link]] acquires the harp himself after a scene at the [[Temple of Time (Skyward Sword)|Temple of Time]]. It is likely also used by [[Sheik]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.

The harp used by Sheik when playing duets with Link on his [[Ocarina of Time|ocarina]] was the inspiration for the design of the Goddess's Harp.{{Ref|[[Interview:Nintendo Power August 2011 (Skyward Sword)|Nintendo Power August 2011]]|The design is the same as the harp that Sheik has in Ocarina of Time.|[[Eiji Aonuma]]}} It is possible that the two are the same one.{{Ref||The harp in ''Skyward Sword'' looks a lot like Sheik's harp in ''Ocarina of Time''. Could it be the same one...?|[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]}} This suggests that the harp was passed down through the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] to a future Princess Zelda.

The harp is an essential part to the plot of ''Skyward Sword''. Zelda uses it at the beginning of the game during the [[Ceremony of the Goddess]] at the [[Statue of the Goddess]].{{Ref|SS|4665-4666|Zelda}} Later, after completing the [[Lanayru Mining Facility]], she is found in the [[Temple of Time (Skyward Sword)|Temple of Time]], strumming the [[Ballad of the Goddess]]. When [[Ghirahim]] attacks, she bestows the harp upon Link and then quickly leaves with [[Impa]] through the [[Gate of Time]].{{Ref|SS|6405|Zelda}}{{Ref|SS|6406|In-Game Description}}{{Ref|SS|2260|Fi}}

Link can take out the harp almost anywhere in the world and begin to strum. If he plays it in time with the music of the area, the harp will create an accompaniment to it. Additionally, Link can play a mini-game at the [[Lumpy Pumpkin]] where he accompanies [[Kina]] on the harp.{{Ref|SS|4095|[[Pumm]]}} In order to earn money for his performance, he must keep in rhythm with her and the audience.{{Ref|SS|4015|Pumm}}

In most cases, Link can reveal [[Goddess Wall]]s and [[Gossip Stone]]s if there are three [[Blessed Butterfly|Blessed Butterflies]] surrounding an area.{{Ref|SS|6722|[[Gorko]]}} Playing any sort of chord on the harp will make one or the other appear.{{Ref|SS|6717|Gorko}}{{Ref|SS|944|Gossip Stone}}

*[[Ballad of the Goddess]]: Opens a path to the [[Thunderhead]] and reveals the Gate of Time{{Ref|SS|793|In-Game Description}}

*[[Farore's Courage]]: Opens a portal to the Silent Realm in [[Faron Woods]]{{Ref|SS|794|In-Game Description}}

*[[Nayru's Wisdom]]: Opens a portal to the Silent Realm in [[Lanayru Desert]]{{Ref|SS|795|In-Game Description}}

*[[Din's Power]]: Opens a portal to the Silent Realm in [[Eldin Volcano]]{{Ref|SS|796|In-Game Description}}

*[[Song of the Hero]]: Opens a portal to the Silent Realm in [[Skyloft]]{{Ref|SS|800|In-Game Description}}

The Song of the Hero is obtained in four parts from [[Levias]], [[Faron (Dragon)|Faron]], [[Eldin (Dragon)|Eldin]], and [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]].{{Ref|SS|4328|Levias}}

File:Goddess'sHarp-SS-Icon.png|The Goddess's Harp's icon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Goddess Zelda (Skyward Sword).png|Key art of Zelda holding the Goddess's Harp in ''Skyward Sword''

File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Sheik Harp.png|Sheik with the Goddess's Harp in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''