Learn to play the ocarina with 'Serious Ocarina Player', covering everything from the basics, to advanced topics.
If you prefer, this book is also available as an Ebook, and paper editions, which you can find here.
Playing characteristics and timbre
Recognising badly tuned ocarinas
A philosophy of learning musical instruments
Finding interest in technical exercises
Tongue posture and articulation
Playing ocarina with sheet music
Reading rhythms in sheet music
Sharps, flats and key signatures
Identifying playable sheet music
Transposing sheet music to fit the ocarina
How to play the ocarina by ear
Finding notes and playing longer melodies
Choosing an ocarina to fit the range of a song
Articulating notes on the ocarina
Playing cuts and strikes on the ocarina
Ornamentation: rolls, cranns, and strike cranns
Multichamber ocarinas & tunings
Holding a multichamber ocarina
Is the ocarina a good instrument for young children?
What is the differance between a 12 hole and 10 hole ocarina?
How do I play vibrato on ocarina?
Why do I get hand pain from playing the ocarina?
Why do I get a lot of moisture in my ocarina?
Why does my ocarina have airy high notes?
Why does my ocarina sound airy in recordings?
Why does my ocarina screech on its high notes?
Why does my ocarina sound out of tune?