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What Are the Limitations of the Ocarina?

Spencer Virtuoso Doubler Ocarina in its case on a desk

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.

Are Ocarinas Actually Easy to Learn?

Learning an instrument is hard, there’s no debate to that. How many of you had to play recorder in elementary school and simply couldn’t get the hang of it? Although I’m a musician now, the recorder was tough for me back in the days before I was serious about music, despite being an allegedly easy instrument to learn. However, compare attempting toContinue reading “Are Ocarinas Actually Easy to Learn?”