It’s time for some musical fun! In this blog post, we will teach you how to play Stardust Speedway Zone from the legendary video game, The Legend of Zelda. This game is a great example of a fun and easy-to-learn piano piece that will be a joy to play and a joy to hear. Let’s get started.
Stardust Speedway Zone – Background
Let’s begin by discussing the music of this famous arcade game! This piece of music is actually one of the most recognizable tracks from the series. The main title screen for the game even includes this song in its soundtrack. It was composed by Koji Kondo, and it was premiered in the arcade version of the game. Unfortunately, this song was never included in an officially released Nintendo game. But it’s always been a fan favorite, so a lot of people have played it on piano. It’s one of the first pieces of music that comes to mind when you think of Zelda. And it’s a great way to introduce the piano to a new audience. This isn’t a difficult song to play. It’s mostly made up of short notes, so even absolute beginners should have no trouble picking it up.
Stardust Speedway Zone – The Intro
The intro to this song begins with a gentle pianolike chord and slowly builds in intensity as the song progresses. It’s a great way to warm up your hands before playing more difficult music. So give it a try and feel free to add some oomph to the chords as you see fit. You can also play around with the speed at which you play the notes. There isn’t any correct tempo for this piece, so feel free to play it at whatever tempo you prefer. The only thing worth noting is that it is, in fact, an introduction to the game. After you play the intro, you will be presented with a menu with a series of questions. Choose one and press the A button to continue to the main game.
Stardust Speedway Zone – The Game Play
Once you reach the main game, you will see a map of the world that has been turned into a track. The goal is to complete the track by turning it a certain number of times in the direction you’re pointing the arrow. Your ship will be moving automatically, so all you need to do is to keep turning until it fills the entire screen. The further you go, the more difficult the track becomes. The track will also start getting more difficult as you go along it. So make sure you’re prepared for the increased challenge! There are also power-ups scattered throughout the track that will help you along the way. Your ship will start out weak, so make sure you charge it up before you begin your journey. As you make your way around the map, you will encounter enemies. Make sure you’re prepared to fight them off. You will also find weapons and armor along the way in the form of gold coins that can be collected and used to purchase upgrades for your ship.
Stardust Speedway Zone – The Ending
At the end of the game, you will be presented with a final screen that includes a series of congratulatory messages and a few statistics about your gameplay. The piece ends on a high note, building to a climactic crescendo. This is followed by a lengthy roll of thunder and the flashing lights of the arcade machine as it returns to the beginning of the game. This is a great example of a song that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their skill level. It doesn’t get more beginner-friendly than this!
That’s it for today! I hope you enjoyed learning how to play Stardust Speedway Zone, the first of many adventures to come. I would also recommend checking out some of the other songs from the Legend of Zelda series. They are all incredibly fun to play and offer a unique take on Zelda music. Thanks for reading! I would love to hear your thoughts on this piece and the rest of the songs from the Legend of Zelda series. I hope you have as much fun playing these songs as we did writing them. Thanks again!