How to Play the Ocarina

Name: How to Play the Ocarina
Rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)

An timeless instrument you can play anywhere

Created byMicah Blake

Last updated 1/2021

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to Play the Ocarina
Learn a Basic Scale
Learn two songs and ways to find many more
Learn about music theory and sheet music

Course content

6 sections • 38 lectures • 1h 44m total length

What we will learn2:21
How it is set up (Notes Overview)3:10
How to make the sound correctly2:27
Melody Vs. Arrangement explained2:32

All the Notes on the Ocarina4:33
All the Notes (Sheet Music)4:29
All the Notes (Piano)5:02
Learn to read piano note patterns, locate C on the keyboard, transpose by octave, and use simple piano-based tunes to expand ocarina playing options.
Simple Song Lavender Blue Step by Step3:21
Simple Song Lavender Blue0:30
Learn to play the lavender blue song on the ocarina with a simple, beginner-friendly approach. Master the basics of fingering and rhythm for this classic melody.
Zelda Melody2:19
Master the Zelda melody on the ocarina by practicing D minor fingerings and A C B G and F F G A D C E B sequences, then play together.
Simple Song Zelda Ocarina of Time0:25
6 Hole Ocarina Overview4:06
Explore a ceramic six-hole ocarina, learn fingerings for notes from A to G and sharps, and how breath controls pitch with a reference chart.
Example Song 6 hole Ocarina4:37
More 6 hole ocarina sheet music0:13

Practice Runs1:05
Practice Runs (Slower)1:24
Practice runs slower to build familiarity with the ocarina and improve overall playing accuracy through consistent, short sessions.
Practice Intervals1:04
Practice Intervals (Slower)1:23
Improve ocarina technique by practicing intervals at a slower tempo to build accuracy, finger coordination, and ear training for precise pitch.
Practice Chords2:00
Practice chords on the ocarina to develop finger coordination, tone, and smooth chord transitions through focused hands-on exercises.
Practice Chords (Slower)2:38
Lavender Blue Melody0:30
Learn to play the lavender blue melody on the ocarina with guidance from how to play the ocarina.
Lavender Blue Arrangement1:45
Lavender Blue Arrangement (slower)2:18
Explore the lavender blue arrangement for the ocarina at a slower tempo, as taught in the how to play the ocarina course.
Zelda Melody0:25
Learn to play the ocarina by performing the Zelda melody, focusing on proper technique and expressive interpretation of the iconic tune.
Zelda Arrangement0:57
Learn to arrange a Zelda tune for the ocarina and understand how to play the instrument.
Zelda Arrangement (slower)1:13
Learn to play the ocarina with a slower Zelda arrangement, translating iconic melodies into accessible techniques and expressive performance.

Requirements

Should be able to get an Ocarina (DM me for my suggestions)

Description

We know the Ocarina from popular figures like Link from the Zelda video game series. We also know it from Totoro the Asian anime movie. The Ocarina is a wonderful instrument to play and has a wonderful sound. If you have a 12 hole Ocarina you can play any note and aren't stuck in one key, this gives you the freedom to play many songs and with your friends no matter what they are playing.

This instrument in one form or another has been around for over 10,000 years. At times it was called the potato instrument because it can be made by carving out a potato. (that version doesn't last much past supper time, so make sure you aren't planning to jam with your friends after your meal.) It has a wonderful sound is easy to play.

In this course we are going to:

look at the instrument and how to physically play it.
Learn the notes on sheet music
Learn the notes based on the piano (helpful to find songs)
Learn how to play melody
Learn how to play an arrangment
Learn chords so you can play almost any song

Whether you know five instruments or this is your first this course will help you start playing and enjoying this instrument.

Thank you for checking out this course and feel free to try out some of the preview sections to see if my teaching style works for you.

Thanks

Micah

Who this course is for:

People who have a love of music
People who want to learn Ocarina
People who like Totorro or Zelda

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 11min

Level #110 lectures • 30min

Level #26 lectures • 23min

Practice section and songs12 lectures • 17min

2021 Songs1 lecture • 1min

Level #35 lectures • 23min

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