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- Nifty Instruments for Small Hands, Small Wallets and Small Living SpacesThis is a guide to help individuals seeking to find a pocket sized instrument that is sure to be a unique conversation piece for years to come!
How to Play the OcarinaOf all Peruvian wind instruments, the Ocarina is easiest to learn how to play, especially if you start with the smallest Ocarina, with 4 holes. Learn how to play the Ocarina in minutes and how to practice to become proficient.- The Ocarina as a Starter Instrument for Young Music StudentsMany children want to play a musical instrument but are not sure which one. Often parents want to give the children some time before asking the youngsters to make a choice. In such cases, the ocarina is an ideal starter instrument.
- Ocarina iPhone App ReviewThe Ocarina is the first native instrument designed especially for iPhone.
- Is My Ocarina Bad?: 3 Questions to Ask About Ocarina QualityFind out whether your ocarina is truly bad, just not suited to you, or if you can make it work as your instrument.
Anita's Ocarinas: Round Tenor Ocarina ReviewReview of a tenor ocarina with a round design, rather than the traditional sweet potato appearance.
A Review of Anita's Ocarinas: D SopranoReview of traditional sweet potato-style soprano ocarina in D from Anita's Ocarinas.- How to Make Your Ocarina Sound GoodA guide to polishing your ocarina's windway. Also works for recorders and other small flutes.
- Hind Ocarina Instrument ReviewOcarinas are usually high-pitched instruments, too shrill and piercing for playing in anything but an isolated house. Charlie Hind's bass ocarinas are more mellow in tone and volume, so even apartment dwellers can enjoy the fun and simplicity of playing the ocarina.
Buying Your OcarinaThere are several important things to remember when considering purchasing an Ocarina. Here are the most important points to take into consideration.- Mountain Ocarina: Ugly Instrument, Big Beautiful SoundDon't buy a Mountain ocarina if you want a beautiful instrument. Buy one if you want an easy-to-play ocarina that sounds good and will last a lifetime.
How to Play a Peruvian QuenaThe most haunting of Peruvian wind instruments, the Quena is a more advanced flute than the ocarina. This tutorial will teach you how to play Quena full and half notes and offer tips for developing dexterity.
Rock's Most Unusual InstrumentsIn the fifty-plus years that rock and roll music has been around and especially since the 1970's, songwriters and musicians have incorporated a wide variety of unusual instruments to give the music a unique sound.- A Note from Dad Before the ConcertMy brother found an old note my late dad wrote to me before I went to my first concert with Paul McCartney when I was seven years old.
