This is the online edition of 'Serious Ocarina Player', a book which covers playing the ocarina from the basics, to advanced topics, ideal if you want to progress your ocarina playing beyond the basics. You will find information covering many topics, including common playing techniques, things which affect the sound of an ocarina, and what the instrument is capable of, all in one place.
If you prefer, this book is also available as an Ebook, and paper editions, which you can find here.
Multichamber ocarinas & tunings
Holding a multichamber ocarina
Articulating notes on the ocarina
Identifying playable sheet music
Modifying music to fit the ocarina
Approaching music as a beginner
How to approach sheet music as a beginner
Reading rhythms: forget counting
Is the ocarina a good instrument for young children?
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 squeak on its high notes?
Why does my ocarina sound out of tune?
Finding interest in technical exercises
Basic scales for single chamber ocarinas
Want to play well? Stop using ocarina tabs!
Cons of the ocarina as a first instrument
Seven common ocarina mistakes to avoid
Challenges in marketing the ocarina
Guiding principles: How to become a great ocarina player
Notating fingered articulations (cuts and strikes)
Ideological dissonance, and a case for electronic 'ocarinas'