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Haw to play Ogawa Ocarina


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Performance Advice

I'd like to mention something about how to play the ocarina.
First of all, as for how to choose an ocarina, I can say that an ocarina is much reflected by its maker's habit. In other words, we can guess how the maker plays by trying his ocarina. If you are a delicate woman, I recommend you choose an ocarina made by a maker who blows it gently. It is important how the maker imagines and tries to set the air speed of an ocarina. 
 

 

(If this sounds difficult for you, ask an ocarina expert to choose an instrument for you.)

Beginners often cannot close the finger holes accurately. In such case, slow scale practice from the upper "Do" to the lower tone is recommended.

Inhale slowly and deeply without thinking about breathing rules.
It is not a good idea to think awkwardly. Never take any advice given by a person who doesn't truly understand the ocarina. If a person cannot make high tones beautifully with the ocarina in C, it means he hasn't mastered the basic playing method or how to resonate. I'm afraid that even people who seem to play it very well often cannot basically resonate. This is because a sound is easily made with an ocarina.
Try to blow the ocarina taking a breath from your stomach and widening your throat, though it might be difficult.

It is effective to be able to sing the song well before playing it on the ocarina. Whether you have a good voice or not does not matter, but to sing heartily is important.

The most important thing is to enjoy yourself while practicing.


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