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Category Archives: For Ocarinists
What Are the Limitations of the Ocarina?
Compared to most instruments, single-chamber ocarinas have highly limited range at an octave plus five. While the range is equivalent to the average person’s singing range and does allow for a wide repertoire, it’s insufficient for a whole lot of music.
What Is the “Breath Curve” of an Ocarina
A “Breath Curve” is a concept I frequently discuss when reviewing ocarinas, so this post serves as a foundation for that info!
Are Niche Hobbies Better Off Niche? (SHOULD Ocarinas Get Popular?)
Many of us have some niche hobby or community we’re a part of, and it can feel really special to be a part of something most people don’t know about. Are these small hobby groups, like the ocarina community, better off niche? Would we lose something by gaining mainstream popularity?
Best Ocarinas & Accessories for Travel
One of my favorite things about ocarinas is how small and portable they are—you can take them anywhere. Thus, you may consider bringing an ocarina on your next trip! If so, I have a few recommendations ⬇️ When traveling, unless you have a specific performance you’re bringing your instrument for, I’d recommend against bringing anythingContinue reading “Best Ocarinas & Accessories for Travel”
Why Ocarinas Are So Niche
In most of the world, aside from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, people don’t know what an ocarina is. If I pick a random street in America and play the ocarina, I’d wager that more than 90% of passers by would not know what the instrument is, whereas when I’ve done the same in Japan,Continue reading “Why Ocarinas Are So Niche”
Weirdest, Coolest Ocarina – Coda EDC Flute Review
What is the Coda EDC Flute? We’re back with an Ocarina review! First, refer to the video above for any and all sound references. Today’s instrument is the Coda Every Day Carry Flute, a unique double ocarina by Karl Ahrens, who’s also the founder of Mountain Ocarinas. You can purchase the Coda EDC Flute for around $60Continue reading “Weirdest, Coolest Ocarina – Coda EDC Flute Review”
Don’t Buy Ocarinas from Amazon (Reviewing OcarinaWind and other brands)
One of the biggest detriments to the public perception of the ocarina is that the most accessible ocarinas on Amazon are generally… bad. Two years ago, I sought to help prevent people from purchasing the unavoidable, cheap, out of tune Ocarina of Time replicas on Amazon, and nearly 100,000 views later, maybe I’ve succeeded. However,Continue reading “Don’t Buy Ocarinas from Amazon (Reviewing OcarinaWind and other brands)”
Mountain Ocarinas are Back from the Dead (Review)
Mountain Ocarinas are back from the dead! Given today is Halloween, that’s a perfect title. Refer to the video review for sound samples and more detailed live comparisons. Who are Mountain Ocarinas? Mountain Ocarinas are a relatively unique ocarina maker, focusing on portability and durability in their design without sacrificing sound qulity in their instruments. The companyContinue reading “Mountain Ocarinas are Back from the Dead (Review)”
7 Reasons to Get an Ocarina
I love ocarinas. One of my life’s goals is to help more people fall in love with ocarinas, hence why I make videos talking about ocarinas (and sometimes playing them, too). I realized that my Ocarina-related posts are mainly for people who already have ocarinas, and I haven’t done much to persuade people to buy one inContinue reading “7 Reasons to Get an Ocarina”
Andy Cormier 