Intro to Double and Triple Ocarinas - Octalk!

In today's episode of #OcTalk, we have a crash course in double and triple ocarinas. Check back every Monday for new episodes of OcTalk! ⬇LINKS⬇
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[@runningsandwich]

Songbird should make a dragon tooth double ocarina. Call it the dragon molar..

[@laywahng8248]

runningsandwich of

[@Wingnut353]

Dragon Claw

[@SlyHikari03]

I third this.

[@celloafterdark4173]

Dragon jaw!

[@thewinterfury7532]

Dork

[@marksinger8687]

I was so stressed out researching different fingering methods (osawa-style vs taiwanese, etc.etc.) and then disovered in addition to that, that there are various ways to play F# on different ocarinas which varies by manufacturer as well. Soooo many variations made me so uncomfortable as I frantically searched for my own preferences and tried to learn as much as I could while emailing back and forth with Mr. Kuolong Pan (craftsman of Takashi ocarinas). It was 4 AM yesterday and I sat here, eyes bloodshot, while researching and trying to meet the deadline for preferences before he made my ocarina... and I come to the part about "Or just buy them all... with your Monopoly monies" and I just lost it. It was my breaking point. I had been so stressed trying to make sure I'd get my ocarina to be perfectly tailored to me, and when I got to that point I started laughing uncontrollably. I can't wait to join the Oc community lol.

[@willybee3056]

The confusion of all the fingurings is why I just went with 6 hole pendant. It is limited, but I only have to learn once, and for all. I have 40 songs in my library, and 4 committed to memory. I only play for myself, and that is good enough for me. If you want to win all the time,,, only play the games that you can win all the time.

[@aryan1985]

6:54 I have no monopoly moneyz

[@Boredom_Incarnate]

Perhaps a discussion on how the material affects the quality of sound? Like how a wooden Budrio may differ in sound from a same-octave porcelain/ceramic Focalink, or something like that? Or maybe advice on playing songs by ear, since I have trouble with that XD

[@Lightsaga]

I really like this idea of Ocarina sounds depending the material.

[@theocaratic]

or just ocarina sounds by maker/type. for example, focalink has several different dolce models (A+B, i think) and a forte model, and it would be interesting to see how they relate to each other and, say, STL ocarinas and Mountain ocarinas

[@Boredom_Incarnate]

the ocarina bard I think this could be part of the same episode, but good ideas :D

[@IgorOgamer]

The material isnt much of influence as much as the maker, so which brand is better would be more accurate

[@rhynoculous6168]

im getting triple to start, and plan on using it as a 12 hole then a double then a triple over time, so that i dont have to spend extra money for each of them

[@godsclown4419]

Should i do that too?

[@langstonstevens6551]

so. four years later.. how'd that go for ya?

[@GlitchedRed]

" or just buy them all" me: pfff! Hahahaha! That was my plan before I saw this video!

[@ArtemisDalmasca]

I showed a friend of mine Freckled Zelda's America's Got Talent interview recently. It was the first time I'd seen it in a while, and was actually really happy to notice she was playing a multi-chamber ocarina. I promptly pointed this out to my friend, who instantly said she was surprised I didn't want one. The thing is... I *do* want one... but as a beginner to ocarinas -and playing music in general- I know that I don't have anywhere near the skill to play such a beautiful instrument. So if I did get one now, it would be a waste of money and collect dust on a shelf until I'd have the skill to play it

[@ska4dragons]

It's been almost a year. Do you have the skill yet?

[@pokemonmaster201212]

I'm good with any topic, to be honest. But I would like to see how to do vibrato, how to speed up how fast you can perform articulation, and how to make your fingers faster at getting to the notes. Thank you so much for making videos!

[@andrew0wygant]

You're videos are so helpful! You answered everyone of my questions about multi-chamber ocarinas in this video. Thank you!

[@eligregory5493]

Ive been waiting for a video like this for so long! there's barely any videos on KZbin about doubles, thanks so much!!!

[@OverlordOfEcchi]

Thank you very much, I have a triple ocarina but only train with the primary chamber for now. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@grappigification]

This style of making videos is really awesome, the editing was done great, i love your new background, keep up the good work

[@nosoundafter]

Very interesting and helpful video David! I hope you have an incredible New Year!

[@alishawallo5670]

I know what I'm asking for for Christmas XD This was fascinating. I've been having a blast with my 10 hole ceramic ocarina, and had no idea there were more notes available on different ones! Super cool, thank you!

[@grappigification]

"Or just by them all, with your monopoly money" - hahahaha can't stop laughing lolololololo

[@dr.kelp3695]

so glad that octalk is comeing back

[@OcarinaBoy31]

Same!

[@endexgaming9856]

im so happy that your back david :D

[@splugen]

Do an all wood OcTalk! I love the wood ones so much. You could talk about the pros and cons, your favorite models, etc

[@TheMCAsians]

I got a triple ocarina from songbird and I'm like sooooo confused on the fingerings and this is helpful.

[@RoxyRocksTV]

Awesome video !! :D

[@DavidErickRamos]

Thanks Roxy! :)

[@dennisrose1426]

Hi David, and thanks! My daughters bought me a double ocarina, and having never played an ocarina of any kind before I was lost. This helps thanks again.

[@joylox]

I was looking at getting a triple ocarina, but for my first multi-chamber, I got the harmony double inline ocarina from Charlie Hind. It's a great instrument and I really enjoy it.

[@AdvancePlays]

Great video David! I'm actually thinking my next ocarina should be a multi-chambered one, so this was very helpful and of course interesting!

[@zedeleric8928]

I'm so glad this video was made and OcTalk is back! I went ahead and bought the songbird double OoT because I don't have the funds to buy the 12 hole and then turn around and buy a double because college life isn't cheap. But I'm having a hard time when It comes to chamber switching. Can't wait for your future videos!

[@thirdtalent]

Great to see vids again - we had a great time meeting you at the Nashville comic con - I had a great time taking a vid of u playing and beat boxing super mario theme with my buddy Nick - I hope you got to finish out your year on a positive note - If you ever get back to music city let us know. it would be great to see you perform live. There are plenty of venues for it. You are a natural instructor - keep up the good work.

[@Shadow11614]

Thanks for the video, I recently got the double songbird oot ocarina, it's my first double ocarina.

[@hiei494]

Thanks for this video. I was debating on whether to get the double ocarina (one of the Zelda replicas) or get the double harmony ocarina. Now I know which one I plan to get (the Double ocarina-not the double harmony ocarina). I also saw your video when you played the my neighbor totoro and you did a great job on it. Keep up the great work.

[@kevinmartin5437]

Topic suggestion: why are you/your channel so awesome. Thanks for all the informational/entertaining videos!

[@fooffu]

This instrument gets more and more interesting the more i learn about it!

[@petermarsh4578]

This is fantastic!

[@ocarinatalavera]

Great video david.. keep it up

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

I love my double from STL. It is a bit difficult to play though, which is why I'm excited for your videos coming up on how to improve on doubles and triples specifically.

[@austinpruner3940]

YES!!! MORE OcTALK!!!!!! I LOVE IT!

[@2ndai385]

Subbed! Just got my first ocarina and it's a double! Good content

[@whatsfordinner62]

I purchased a ceramic double ocarina of time replica many years ago and just found it after unpacking from my last move, that and my triple plastic ocarina. Ive been using a plastic bass ocarina and while I prefer the deeper tones, its nice having the clear sound of a ceramic ocarina again, especially one that is a double ocarina.

[@Silent1fd]

Yay I just bought a stl triple so this series will help a lot!

[@annoynymouse1146]

Dude! Thank you! this was really helpful!

[@mewzetm8928]

Ah! ha! That darn F# explained on the double! Got a pendant 6 hole ocarina for my birthday in Feb, and Loved it! So, went Strait to a double (for extended range purposes). Have now purchased a 12 hole because, at this point, the double is Way beyond my ability! Figuring out that F# was one of the problems. (No fingering chart came with my double, so learning to play it by watching your videos!) I do have previous experience playing other types of wind instruments, so learning breath control and learning to play songs (Not the ones in the book that came it) was Very easy for me on the pendant.

[@rcmangagirl]

I just recently got a double chamber pendant ocarina. It’s so exciting to use it. However, I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t any notes to learn it (I understand since it’s fairly new). I hope to catch on to it soon

[@ChaChing277]

Not even joking pal your the best Ur so wise in ocarinas Ur knowledge is just woooow

[@dasvau267]

Very good video David! I would suggest putting the ocTalk!-intro back in :)

[@navo1551]

thanks a lot!

[@Sk8ter185]

Hey David big fan and fellow ocarina player from Hawaii!

[@elbryan9]

Very cool. Hope to see something on music theory too since I'm completely new to all this.

[@mangoman862]

ooh~ fancy!

[@camerondobson8545]

Hi David. Just received my first ocarina from Songbird. Having fun with it. Id like to see a video on finger exercise's, that would be handy. Thanks for being a true inspiration!!!!! I hope one day I can play as well as you!

[@Z3RoAnT1]

Thanks for making this video :D I also commented on how to play double's and triples

[@Cassarilla]

This was super informative. Right now I just have a small 6 hole Hylian shield shaped ocarina. I bought it because it looked neat and was inexpensive. I wanted to see if I actually liked the instrument. Turns out it's really fun. It might be a while before I decide on what to get. Your videos are really helping me learn about different types of ocarinas. Do you have an ocarina that is your absolute favorite to play?

[@tevinwhite3706]

Please! it would be amazing to get a video or two on how to really use the double and triple ocarina.

[@williampaaso5483]

I would love to hear about the differences between ocarinas from different coutries!

[@jamalix-music]

It would be cool if you could name a couple of songs in which harmonies can be played on regular (i.e. non-harmony-) double ocarinas in your next video. The background decoration is great by the way!

[@jafg69420]

At 5:24 I instinctively started humming the James Bond theme. X3

[@baconplasm2396]

Hey David! I'm glad that I found your video. Few years ago I bought an ocarina with 6 holes, and I've been playing it for quite a long time and I'm thinking of getting an upgrade since there are a lot of songs I couldn't play. Well, I've been struggling on whether should I get a 12 hole ocarina or invest more on a double chambered one. I would like to know your opinion about this matter. :D

[@dancingbear2367]

Could you do a video on what ocarina to get or start out with just got into the world of ovarian so thanks

[@jordansaizar4250]

Hey David I really love watching you're videos its what inspired me to learn to play the ocarina myself. I got two ocarinas this past Christmas and they are both 12 hole alto c. Now I've learn to play a couple songs like lugias song and sarias song but sometimes even just after playing for about 5 minutes my pinky on my left hand will lock up and it really hurts sometimes. I was wondering if you could please make a video on how to properly hold an ocarina without straining you're fingers to much I've tried looking through you're channels and can't find one so could you please make one or leave a link to were I can find one that would be extremely helpful. Thanks a lot man for taking the time to do you're videos. Sincerely Jordan.

[@MarkChan]

I like position 1 for the F#. Intonation may be a bit off on some ocarinas, but I just can't get used to using subholes or split holes, haha.

[@m.s.4238]

I have been eyeing the Spencer virtuoso double ocarina, but they offer two versions: one with split sub holes and one with single hand. I would be interested to hear what he thinks of the two, since I noticed he has both kinds.

[@Steve-ff9nu]

Also do you recommend Imperial City's Quadruple Bass Ocarina?

[@ivanrivera6998]

Hey David, you're a huge inspiration to say tha least n' I really wanna get a double ocarina(Zelda-themed) to start off with so I don't get easily bored with a single ocarina. Can you please recommend which of the Songbird or STL double Zelda ocarinas is better in your opinion so I can purchase that one? If you've played and/or have both that is of course. This would really mean a lot to me as I would like to purchase either one ASAP, thanks!

[@johnjohn6528]

Could you make a video about places to find good tabs on the internet or good songbooks? When I only had a 6 hole I had to scavenge and I still sometimes get burned by incomplete tabs and would like to find a good place I can keep coming to or trust.

[@rosylessen4252]

Can you do a review on double and triple ocarinas? I want to get one but I don't know which to get. Thank you

[@january3rd293]

Very informative video! If it's alright to ask, does the differences you mentioned mean that V-Style ocarinas can't play two different notes at the same time the way a P-Style one can?

[@patrickwwallace89]

Having played and acquainted myself with a 12 hole ocarina, would it be better to upgrade to a double or triple ocarina? I want to play songs with extended ranges, so maybe the triple, but I'm not sure if it's overkill and I've never used a double.

[@jaxtonanderson2443]

do you think you will make a series of how to play these?

[@christianpaez2624]

do you have any advice to make the grip changes that come along with the chamber switching easier? also, am I supposed to lick my lips or use lip balm to slide my lips from one chamber to another without struggle?

[@Mishnek]

david you come to budrio this may? for the festival?

[@olive4naito]

Thanks for your video! What is the difference between an alto C and alto G ocarina please? Which alto C double ocarina do you recommend?

[@aj1265]

Omg I have that shirt!

[@condude1224]

So I just got my new 12 hole ocarina and I love it it is amazing and so fun to play. I'm having a bit of trouble holding it, any tips? Also I'm looking into buying a 7 hole ocarina form songbird are they any good?

[@reloadpsi]

Yep, buying one of these when I get paid.

[@bobkoalaraptor7153]

Hey David! Thanks for the wonderful work you are doing! I've got a question on triple chambers. I just got a triple alto G from Imperial City Ocarina and there are a few holes on the ocarina that are not on the fingering charts on their website. Playing the scales they have from their chart sounds off. Are there holes that I am not supposed to cover that are there merely for tuning purposes?

[@NoeNicanor]

How good are those songbird harmony triple ocarinas? thinking of getting one

[@MissionSilo]

Which key is most versatile? What about A or C key?

[@9422skyler]

I really would like if u teached scales for a 7 hole ocarina

[@albertocubillas3422]

Which double ocarinas would you recommend and where/which website can i get one?

[@morgantraynor2444]

Could you do a comparison of the Songbird and STL double Zelda’s?

[@jahbrakr]

So. Out of curiosity. Would you recommend getting a double ocarina first or skipping it to go straight for a triple?

[@billglover8316]

HI David, just got a double stl ocarina, when and how do you cover hole on the back and whats with the little hole on the side, have been following your videos on u-tube great stuff, would like to see tabs or music of your songs, Thanks

[@p4rsec]

Ohmygosh HE'S A DOCTOR WHO FAN!

[@Steve-ff9nu]

Very nice. Do you have any triple ocarinas other than the Triple Forte that you would recommend? I have the White Double Forte, but seeing that the triple of that is 500 dollars, I am looking for something that is possibly cheaper. Thank you if you can answer

[@sneezingpickle2489]

I have that same shirt but u rock it more than me

[@TheSkyRim85]

Hey do you prefer the standard 12 hole transverse ocarina or a double and/or triple ocarina?

[@drinkwater4105]

Can I ask the key signature of your Pacchioni Tripla? Is it in C or B flat? And would you consider doing a review of this ocarina in the future? Your video convinced me that I want to learn the Pacchioni style for multi-chambers. But I cannot decide between alto C and Bb! C seems easier (and I am still beginner at this) and more versatile, but Bb has a more intriguing sound, I think. Thanks for the video, and looking forward to more!

[@mast_adan6114]

hey david I want to get a double. I have two picks, but the one I want is the, SG-N1 double ocarina by focalink/stein. how do you feel aout that?

[@aaronisaacarias62992]

I have a zelda stl double ocarina and i feel like the 'fat' shape makes it more difficult to be in tune. But im still new to ocarinas so maybe im wrong. What should i get stl purple clay double or a stein double?🤔

[@redhedgehogocarina]

Very nice, David :) So glad you're doing OcTalk! Only thing I miiiiiight suggest to you is.... MORE ENERGY, BROCHACHO!!! =D I'm happy you take this seriously and I know you're very passionate about the ocarina... but I think we need to 'see' that :) Just my opinion. Other than that, it's an awesome video. Keep up the good work! *huggles*

[@DavidErickRamos]

Haha, I know, I know. In the next episode...more coffee! xD

[@RhianChambers]

David Erick Ramos u know what david i actually like how ur jus normal. too many ppl try to be overly energetic to the point that it seems completely put on, fake and ott and it makes it hard for me to watch those kinds of youtubers cus they get on my nerves. u are so much more relatable and thats what makes u my fave and probably what has assisted in ur popularity. please dont feel pressured into being something that ur not. i know that imo itd make ur video less enjoyable. ur quirkiness and kinda shy like personality is endearing for someone who has so very many fans. jus remember there isnt another ocarina youtuber with more subscribers than u so it means ur doing something right and its not jus ur playing u can thank that to, its jus the fact that u are u. completely genuine. i really loved this video. it did inda raise some more questions for me but i dont think im quite ready to play a multichamber yet so ill cross that bridge when it comes to it. thank you for making them seem less scary tho

[@MojaveTortoise]

Old comment, but gotta agree with Rhian. Don't change a thing. Your videos are great.

[@amyrugg2540]

Have you tried STL triple and double purple clay ocarinas? I am interested in a large range but am very particular about a professional sound. From videos I've seen those ocarinas impress me the most as far as sound quality, however investing $300-700 in something you cannot even try with your own hands is risky. I've watched subakuryu channel and talked to him and he gave me some info about them but I was wondering if you had any opinions on those ocarinas or any comparable ones to them.

[@maintrain6114]

hi David, I've been looking at tabs for a double ocarina, but in all the tabs I find, the never show the right thumb hole to be covered or not. does the right thumb hole always stay covered or what? thanks

[@alexleo-wolf4339]

Now we have ocarinas that are actually terrifying...

[@bobbobs547]

I’m curious about something. Can you play two or three chambers at the same time on this ocarina, or can you only play one at a time? I see the “harmony” double and triple ocarinas where people play two or three at the same time. Is there a difference between a “harmony” ocarina and this? Thanks...

[@volvagianintendo6465]

Hello David! I have a suggestion for you: I would like you to play, show and explain with luxury of details on a video a cuadruple ocarina. When you are explaining, I would like you to say who and when invented this kind of ocarina. Is it possible? Thanks, Germán.

[@hilssonangeles5160]

LOL, with your Monopoly Moneys.

[@manchmalpfosten8133]

Do you have a quatruple(?) ocarina?

[@camerondobson8545]

Also, I know you have a video somewhere that shows you how to play the sharps and flats on a 12 hole OC but I can't seem to locate it. Either yourself or anyone else here able link it?

[@Underhill-od5sm]

please leave a video on how to read sheet music on 6 hole ocarina

[@abisha6166]

What's the Ocarina at 8.01 ? I was thinking of buying one like it but can't find much information anywhere.

[@vortex4044]

can you talk about doing sharps and flats on a 12 hole(if you haven't already)

[@Jtrain172]

Hey I am searching for a double ocarina can you show me some site that gives good ocarinas?

[@clhazelstat]

i really want to know what the name of the ocarina or brand of the double alto C ocarina at 0:44 is. I really like everything about it.

[@CFWhitman]

+cl.hazel. stat That's a Maparam double alto C. Unfortunately, those aren't made anymore so they are now hard to come by.

[@MysteriousWeasel]

I'm wondering how to clean a double ocarina. Right now I have the STL plastic Double ocarina. I'm switching to a Focalink double alto C, but I want to know how to clean the plastic one. I tried doing the newspaper trick but It doesn't seem to work because I can't pull the newspaper back through the air holes :/