Made famous by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, this instrument is steadily increasing in popularity. There are several variations of the instrument such as number of holes, range, chambers, and materials.
Definition from Wikipedia: The ocarina (/ɒkəˈriːnə/) is an ancient flute-like wind instrument. Variations do exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It is often ceramic, but other materials may also be used, such as plastic, wood, glass, clay, metal, and even vegetables.
A little bit about the specifics of ocarinas:
Holes: # of holes generally affects the range of the instrument, 4 being the least and increasing with the number of holes.
Range: The amount of notes the ocarina is able to play. Depends on holes and may include sharps and flats.
Chambers: Area where hole lie over. Multiple chambers may be added to create a higher range.
Materials: Most popular is ceramic, with plastic coming right behind. Many materials may be used but most surprisingly vegetables and slabs of rock!
Ocarinas can take on many shapes ranging from little animals, to elaborate works of art.
Some of the most reputable ocarina sellers are STL Ocarina, and Songbird Ocarina.
So do any of you guys have any ocarinas, if so which ones? Did you know that they were a real instrument? Would you be interested in purchasing one? Care to share any tabs or sheet music for ocarinas?
I currently have 2 ocarinas. A 6 hole shark ocarina from STL Ocarina, and a 12 hole "Aria" ocarina, also from STL Ocarina. I can post tabs later if people want.
Definition from Wikipedia: The ocarina (/ɒkəˈriːnə/) is an ancient flute-like wind instrument. Variations do exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It is often ceramic, but other materials may also be used, such as plastic, wood, glass, clay, metal, and even vegetables.
A little bit about the specifics of ocarinas:
Holes: # of holes generally affects the range of the instrument, 4 being the least and increasing with the number of holes.
Range: The amount of notes the ocarina is able to play. Depends on holes and may include sharps and flats.
Chambers: Area where hole lie over. Multiple chambers may be added to create a higher range.
Materials: Most popular is ceramic, with plastic coming right behind. Many materials may be used but most surprisingly vegetables and slabs of rock!
Ocarinas can take on many shapes ranging from little animals, to elaborate works of art.
Some of the most reputable ocarina sellers are STL Ocarina, and Songbird Ocarina.
So do any of you guys have any ocarinas, if so which ones? Did you know that they were a real instrument? Would you be interested in purchasing one? Care to share any tabs or sheet music for ocarinas?
I currently have 2 ocarinas. A 6 hole shark ocarina from STL Ocarina, and a 12 hole "Aria" ocarina, also from STL Ocarina. I can post tabs later if people want.
