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 . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . Sing is used by the Bard job class . Each of the harps gives a different song to sing . Bards use their Sing ability to support their allies or , in the 3D versions , deal damage to their enemy . " Final Fantasy IV " . Edward can use Bardsong . In the 2D versions , he needs to equip a harp , but in the 3D versions this is not required since everyone can equip the Bardsong Augment . Bardsongs strengthen and heal the party or inflict status ailments on opponents . 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 . " 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 . The songs ' effects range from boosting the party ' s stats to inflicting opponents with negative statuses and hurting undead enemies . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Sing is usable by the Songstress dressphere . Its abilities raise the party ' s stats . Using any of the top four songs will bestow the respective Stat + 1 status on the party , and this can be stacked up to 10 times for Stat + 10 . Perfect Pitch and Matador ' s Song on the other hand give Accuracy + 10 or Evasion + 10 with a single use and cannot be stacked further . " 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 . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Bardsong is the Bard job class ' s skillset whose abilities boost all allied units ' stats from anywhere on the field . The songs repeat based on how many turns the initial Charge Time was . Song is the skillset for the Bard job class , which could only be used by Hurdy . It costs no MP to use . The Bard job has access to songs that raise the party ' s stats for three turns , or stop the opponents for one turn . " Bravely Default " . Singing is the skillset for the Performer job class , utilizing songs that increase the party ' s stats or BP for a certain number of turns . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . < nowiki > * < / nowiki > 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 Record Keeper " . Bard is an ability type which focuses on a variety of songs , most of them raising party ' s stats , although there are also some which inflict damage and afflict status ailments on enemies . " Final Fantasy Explorers " . Sing is the Bard ' s unique ability that will affect the user and allies inside the area . When charging the ability , a distinctive chime will sound periodically . This indicates the different song that will be activated , depending on how long Sing is charged . There are four different possible effects : " 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 .