More Great Plastic Ocarinas? Osawa Plastic AC and SC Review

[@mandyschneider7412]

you deserve to be more popular

[@shirethe]

I was shocked at the breath pressure for the Osawa AC i got today expecting it to be close to the NbN and it tripped me up as I ran through my repertoire to test it. Its definitely a learning curve, like im used to the sharp surprise airy whistle that happens on the high F from NbN but to have acomplete dead note when doing the same on accident with the osawa. Though I did notice the Milt technique was easier for me to do and I could actually do the note higher than the high G on the Osawa than I could on a ceramic or the NbN, overall I am satisfied with my growing collection of little geese

[@guillermoal1667]

I miss playing my ocarina so much! This is a great video!

[@marymoocow1276]

The Brio always had a whole bunch of factors that bothered me, such as the breath pressure and the fingering so I got a Noble Soprano for myself to replace it. One of the things that really makes a difference for me between those two instruments is the balance that the Noble has. I think I'd attribute that to the classic Noble hook. Looking at the Osawa compared to the Brio though, there definitely is a hooked end that should help a player balance more. Also though, wear earbuds when using your Sopranos. I never use my noble Soprano without covering my ears with something at least. You're gonna get ear damage regardless of how long your practices are if you don't protect them

[@AndyCormierYT]

I definitely have a soft spot for the Brio because it's the plastic soprano I've played the most, but I would say the Osawa and Noble are just a *bit* more solid instruments And good note on wearing ear protection! Ear plugs can mess with your perception of tuning, but if it's a solo practice session without a backing track, that doesn't really matter-I usually practice with my noise-cancelling headphones on

[@KaiaVanVolkenburgWolff]

On the other end of the ocarina spectrum........what do you think about Purple Clay Ocarinas?

[@redryderaus]

You never talk about the ergonomics and comfort with each instrument. I find an ocarina with the mouthpiece at 90 degrees to the instrument uncomfortable to play while an ocarina with a mouthpiece at an angle (which puts my hands at a more natural angle) I can keep playing and enjoying.

[@AndyCormierYT]

I usually do specifically discuss ergonomics, but sometimes I forget! I have a sensitive right wrist, so I also STRONGLY prefer ocarinas with more gentle angles on the mouthpiece, one reason I’m such a big fan of the triple harmony by songbird. on that note, I might’ve neglected to mention the ergonomics of the Osawas specifically because they’re quite ergonomic with a gentler mouthpiece angle

[@hoang640]

Can you make a video about Alto Double Chamber Mini, Key of C in imperial city? I am planning to buy it, but not sure if it's good

[@TommyViper]

Maybe Momo wants to play ocarina with you, did you ever consider that? 😂 All kidding aside, I like the bright colors myself! I don't have a huge ear for music so they all sounded really good to me, but I still have to go with an Ocarina of Time replica if I were to buy one just because, what Zelda fan wouldn't want one? ☺

[@That_Wise_Sage_]

Remember to check out his video on what ocarina not to buy if you're looking to buy a replica!

[@derekfrost8991]

My focalink plastic is dark blue. It's not an oot replica, but close enough.. 🙂

[@AndyCormierYT]

Momo DOES seem to *really* want attention when he's meowing at my ocarina playing. That said I don't think he has the musical training (or fingers) to play one And just make sure it's from a reputable brand-STL is the most cost effective, while Songbird is a bit more premium in its look~

[@erickpurnama]

I have the Osawa AC. Do you have any tip for reducing the airiness on the high notes? The high F feels especially hard to play well. Of course, I'm starting to think about upgrading anyway maybe to a triple chamber ICO so maybe it's not that important...

[@AndyCormierYT]

Biggest tip for high notes on plastic ocarinas is to play with the breath pressure. Unfortunately the Osaka is simply a bit airy on the F, but try using a bit less or more air and see if that clarifies the sound a bit! our natural inclination is to keep adding more air for higher notes, but for some ocarinas, the breath pressure can hit a ceiling around D or E (or has an extra jump in air pressure lol) the gist is, slowly try increasing or decreasing your breath pressure from what feels natural and find a level that has minimal airiness

[@fik1324]

I recommend acute bend technique for high notes. It works flaweless)

[@AndyCormierYT]

@@fik1324 Yup! The acute bend also modified the air pressure inside the ocarina, and it is probably a bit more reliable on Acs than just adjusting breath, I prefer maintaining my posture + reducing my breath pressure :)

[@Lina-Rain]

Hey, have you played the plastic Odami Ocarina? I wonder if you’d recommend it.

[@davidhoughton5893]

What ocarina would you recommend under $100 tuned to 440? I understand that some are tuned to the international standard of 442.

[@ekattipo]

Please tell me what the melody for the test is called?

[@atanas1817]

The AC osawa actually sounds better than the AC night by noble my opinion but conversely the SC night by noble sounds better than the SC osawa

[@appadoopomme4055]

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