Sea of Thieves

How to Use Instruments and Play Shanties

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Sea of Thieves - How to Play Instruments

Playing the instrument and singing shanties is part of living the pirate life in Sea of Thieves! Read on to learn how to use instruments alone or with others and select which shanties to play!

How to Use Instruments

Select an Instrument and Start Playing

To play an instrument, all you have to do is select the instrument from the radial menu then press and hold LMB/RT to start playing. There are four kinds of instruments you can choose from.

Instruments
Sea of Thieves - BanjoBanjo Sea of Thieves - ConcertinaConcertina
Sea of Thieves - DrumDrum Sea of Thieves - Hurdy-gurdyHurdy-gurdy

Change Shanties by Holding RMB or LT

You can select which shanty to play by pressing and holding RMB/LT while holding an instrument to bring out the shanty selection menu.

Playing Shanties With Others

Playing shanties with other players will just be as simple as playing an instrument at the same time. When one player starts playing a shanty first and then another player starts playing an instrument after, they will play the same shanty.

How to Unlock Shanties

Shanty Name Unlocked By
1812 Default
Ballad of the Mer Default
Becalmed Default
Bosun Bill Default
Grogg Mayles Default
Happy Birthday Default
Infernal Galop Default
Jolly Good Fellow Default
Maiden Voyage Default
Monkey Island Shanty The Legend of Monkey Island Tall Tale
Ride of the Valkyries Default
Row Row Row Your Boat Default
Seek the Dead Default
Stitcher's Sorrow Default
Summon the Beast The Legend of Monkey Island Tall Tale
Summon the Megalodon Default
We Shall Sail Together Becoming a Pirate Legend
Who Shall Not Be Returning Default
Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life) A Pirate's Life Tall Tale

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Sea of Thieves - Tips and Tricks Partial

Beginner's Guide to Sea of Thieves

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High Seas vs. Safer Seas Best Keybinds & Settings
How to Sail Your Ship and All Ship Types How to Return to Your Ship
How to Repair Your Ship How to Get Quests
How to Unlock Tall Tales How to Create and Customize Character
How to Join a Random Crew How to Save Your Game
General Tips and Tricks
How to Sword Lunge How to Become a Pirate Legend
Best Ways to Farm Gold How to Buy a Ship
How to Get Ashen Keys How to Get Ashen Chests
How to Raise Trading Company Reputation How to Catch Fish
How to Use Instruments and Play Shanties How to Get Ancient Coins
Can You Play in 3rd Person? How to Get the Dark Warsmith Set
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Double Barrel Pistol Throwing Knife
Multiplayer Guides
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