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docjazz4
Style: Classical
Joined: August 26, 2006
Last Login: 13 hours ago
Videos Watched: 9,029
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Channel Views: 138,975
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~~FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS~~

Q: Where can I buy a Zelda Ocarina like yours?
A: The only place you can find this Ocarina is on ebay. Spencer Register (the maker) has had to put his ocarina website on hold due to a leg injury, but he will continue to sell one Zelda Ocarina at a time on Ebay. (Check the description in my "Song of Time" video for more info)

Q: What kind of Ocarina is your Zelda Replica?
A: It's a 12-Hole "Alto C" (or AC). In America, it's also known as a Tenor. It's categorized as a Transverse (Sweet Potato) Ocarina.

Q: Ocarinas are real?!
A: Yes. Contrary to popular belief, early models of the ocarina have been around for thousands of years. The Ocarina as we know it today was invented in Italy in the late 1800's by a man named Giuseppe Donati. Ocarinas were popular in Europe and Asia WAY before LoZ: OoT ever came out...even though that's how I discovered them :)

Q: Are they hard to play?
A: Not at all! I play several instruments, and this was the easiest to learn.

Q: Can I buy your Ocarinas?
A: Ummm...no. lol.

Q: I want to start playing. What do I need to know?
A: Basically, there are two Ocarina types I would recommend to start with - The English Pendant or the Sweet Potato/Transverse. Here are the pros/cons of both:

English Pendant (4-6 Holes)
> Up to 10 Diatonic Notes
> Requires 4-6 fingers
> Cross-finger pattern (combinations)
> Lighter; can be worn comfortably

Sweet Potato/Tranverse (10-12 Holes)
> Up to 13 Diatonic Notes
> Requires use of all fingers
> Linear finger pattern (Right-Left)
> Heavier; Not always good for wearing

Another thing to consider is age; I believe pendants are good for kids and Transverse for Teens-Adults.

Q: Where should I buy my first Ocarina?
A: I've listed some good websites to start with in my "Ocarina Links" box (in the middle of my channel)

Q: Do you use/make tabs?
A: No. For the most part, I learn everything by ear. But we have music and tabs at OcarinasUnited.org.

For more information on Ocarinas, you can check out my videos, subscribe, and visit OcarinasUnited.org. Thanks and enjoy the exciting world of Ocarinas!

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If you would like to buy an ocarina, here are some questions to ask yourself:

1) Why do I want an Ocarina? If you just want to own one as a collectible, try not to spend too much money for sound quality. If you're interested in actually learning...

2) How much are you willing to spend? If you're just beginning, I wouldn't spend more than $20-$60 for a good one but typically the better sound of the ocarina, the more expensive ($60-$300).

3) Does it matter to you between a transverse (potato), inline, or pendant ocarina? Or do you just want whatever plays best and/or is most comfortable? You should also like how the ocarina looks...

4) Do you want an ocarina that you can carry with you wherever you go? Most Transverse ocarinas cannot fit in your pocket, but the smaller pendant, peruvian and inlines can. They also can come with neckstraps.

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Channel Comments (956)
Gatsu1Berserk| May 17, 2008
Hi Docjazz,

I love your vids, it made me want to play Ocarina too and now im the proud owner of a 6hole B6 pendent from Fair Trade, it plays great and has a really nice sound.
Thanks a lot for bringing me inspiration to go and finally learn to play a instrument, keep up the great work and may your days of Ocarina playing never end ;)

Greets
FeistyFaery123| May 17, 2008
hey doc.. my brother and i went to the Renaissance Festival last weekend and both got ocarinas. they are both 5 hole, but his is an alto and mine is a soprano... the problem is, his lowest note kinda buzzes... idk if thats common or not. another thing is, some of my notes that say that i'm playing like a C for example, are slightly off...(maybe a semi-tone...) like i compared them to my piano and flute... (both of which are in tune) is there any way to fix these problems??
U1tima365| May 17, 2008
Congrats for the 5000 subs keep playing.
relstvanelst| May 17, 2008
Hey, When are you gonna use your Spencer again? you seem to use STL, but i want some Spencer vids to! Please... *begs...*
dallasmaurice23| May 17, 2008
man your great
skull991199| May 16, 2008
i was wondering if you could play STONE TOWER TEMPLE FROM LEGEND OF ZELDA MAJORAS MASK PLZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Palmenkott| May 16, 2008
You are awesome! I bought my first ocarina today because of your great videos :)

i got myself a 12 hole Alto from STL... just like the one you reviewed!
PurplePirateHat| May 16, 2008
Hi i know you probably get asked this alot but do ocarinas sound like recorders? Do they sound in real life how they do in the videos?
fisher4930| May 16, 2008
dude when should my ocarina arrive
InstantClassic54| May 16, 2008
hey do u have to use A special ocarina to play a song
My Ocarina Links
~Docjazz Stuff~
My Myspace - http://myspace.com/docjazz4music
Other Channel - http://youtube.com/Docjazz5
Stickam Profile - http://stickam.com/profile/docjazz4
Youtube Group - http://youtube.com/group/ocarina

~Ocarinas I've Played~
http://songbirdocarina.com (English Style and Famous Zelda Replica)
http://stlocarina.com (Many kinds including 12H Ocarinas)

~Other Ocarina Makers~
http://clayz.com/buyit.html (English Style Ocarinas; Zelda Ocarina)
http://whistleworks.com (English Style Ocarinas; Cute Animal Shapes)
http://hindocarina.com (Wooden 12H Sweet Potato and Inline)
http://mountainsocarina.com (Compact Inlines)
http://sixthstreetpottery.com (Clay 9H Transverse)
http://rareearthflutes.com/index.php (Various English Style)
http://doubleocarina.com (Wooden Double Chambered Ocs)
http://susato.com/susatoocarinas.html (Wooden English Style; Engravings available)
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