Sing (command)

Sing, also known as Bardsong, is a command ability usually associated with the Bard job class. Depending on the song that is sung, Sing usually supports the party in some way, either by applying a status effect to the whole party, or temporarily raising their attributes for the remainder of battle. Some songs apply negative status effects to enemies, for example Lullaby inflicts Sleep.

Sing is usually disabled if the character is inflicted by Silence.

Final Fantasy III
Sing is used by the Bard job class. Each of the Harps gives a different songs to sing.

Final Fantasy IV
Edward is the only character with the ability to use Bardsong. A harp is required to be equipped on Edward if the player wishes to use Bardsong. This requirement is not applied in the DS version since everyone can equip the Bardsong Augment and only Edward can equip harps.

In the non-DS versions, there is a 1/4 chance of either inflicting Sleep, Confuse, Silence, or absolutely nothing. When used while a Toad, it will have a 100% chance of using Toadsong.

Also in the DS version, Edward learns several new songs, as well as those listed above. Other characters can also access the Bardsong command as long as they have the Bardsong Augment equipped.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Edward returns as the only character with the Bardsong command. And like its predecessor, a harp is required to be equipped on Edward if the player wishes to use it. Bardsong has a Charge Time of 0. Unlike the previous game, Bardsong can now target either one ally or all allies or one enemy or all enemies. If used on your party member(s), there is a 1/5 chance of either casting Protect and Shell, Cure, Cura, Haste, or absolutely nothing.

If the enemy or enemies are targeted, there is a 1/4 chance of either inflicting Sleep, Confuse, Silence, or absolutely nothing. When used while a Toad, it will have a 100% chance of using Toadsong regardless of being an ally or enemy.

Final Fantasy V
Sing is the level 3 ability of the Bard job class, as well as their default Job command. It is learned for 100 ABP. With the stat raising songs, the party members' stats gradually increase to 99 and the singer cannot do any other actions. Taking damage stops the Song. However, characters inflicted with the Zombie status still continue to sing.

Final Fantasy X-2
Sing is usable by the Songstress dressphere. All of its abilities are to raise the party's stats.

Each use of a command raises a certain stat by 3 points, with maximum raise in stats of 10.

Final Fantasy XI
Singing's effect is boosted by Soul Voice, its duration is boosted by Troubadour, and its casting time is reduced by Nightingale.


 * Aubade
 * Army's Paeon
 * Carole
 * Chocobo Mazurka
 * Elegy
 * Etude
 * Foe Requiem
 * Goddess's Hymnus
 * Gold Capriccio
 * Knight's Minne
 * Lullaby
 * Madrigal
 * Mage's Ballad
 * Magic Finale
 * Maiden's Virelai
 * Mambo
 * March
 * Mazurka
 * Operetta
 * Prelude
 * Shining Fantasia
 * Threnody
 * Valor Minuet
 * Warding Round

Final Fantasy Tactics
Sing is the command ability of the Bard job class.

The amount HP/MP restored by Sing is as follows:
 * $$Magick Attack + PWR$$

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Song is the skillset for the Bard Job class, which could only be used by Hurdy. It costs no MP to use.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Bard job has access to songs that raise the party's stats for three turns, or stop the opponents for one turn.

Final Fantasy Dimensions
* The Hero's Rime can be acquired by talking to one of the elves in Alfheim after the conquering one of the rifts.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Numerous characters learn Song abilities. When equipped, Song abilities activate automatically at the start of a stage and bestow some sort of beneficial effect on the party, the potency depending on the song and its level.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
One of Edward's cards, depicting his Amano artwork, can use the Song of Silence ability. The player chooses one Eidolon and voids its effect, for the cost of one Ice CP and discarding another Edward card.