Articulation and ornamentation

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Introductory notes
Articulating notes on the ocarina
Articulation with the fingers: playing cuts and strikes on the ocarina
Ornamentation: vibrato, slides and note shaping on the ocarina
Ornamentation: trills, turns, mordents and grace notes on the ocarina
Ornamentation: rolls, cranns, and strike cranns on the ocarina
Ocarina articulation and ornamentation applied
Notating fingered articulations (cuts and strikes)

Modifying music to fit the ocarina's range

Introductory notes

The cover of the book Serious Ocarina Player by Robert Hickman, showing two ocarinas

All articles are also available in one book

Serious Ocarina Player will help you to progress your ocarina playing beyond the basics. It details things which affect the sound of an ocarina, what the instrument is capable of, and what to expect from the instrument, all in one place.