Which Ocarina is best for beginners? || Ocarina Review and Comparison

[@lordniloc101]

Three years ago, I discovered this channel and was inspired to learn the ocarina. I got a clay one for $26 on Amazon and was so excited I had memorized the fingerings and some basic songs before it even arrived! Since then your tutorials have helped me evolve into an accomplished musician, and I've been able to play pieces like Megalovania and the Swallowtail Jig. This never would have happened if not for you so thank you for all the joy you have brought to my life! Edit: Hey thanks for the ❤️, Mr. Ramos! It means so much! Sorry I was chatty on the streams. I'm just so psyched about ocarinas!

[@flockenlp1]

RIP heart

[@Soren27]

:( its so dumb the heart disappears when you edit the comment.

[@aarceus5389]

@@Soren27 Its not dumb, what if this person edited it to something inappropriate(not saying he would), the creator could get a bad name. Anyway now it shouldve been 5 years playing the ocarina how does it feel? I'm planning on buying one, however the ones he suggested arent available in India sadly, so I'll have to do more research

[@oldsport3364]

“I already memorized the fingering”

[@KurokawaShiro]

Out of the few ocarinas I own, Night by Noble is the one I most often go back to for practice.

[@SWOO1987]

Where can I buy the Night by Noble Ocarinas? Are they both ceramics and Plastic ones too?

[@KurokawaShiro]

@@SWOO1987 Noble has their own site and a wider range of plastic and ceramic ocarinas: www.nobleocarina.net/ However, the site is natively in Korean. I simply bought the "Night By Noble Plastic Ocarina AC" through Amazon. I haven't really seen much of the other Noble ocarinas from US suppliers.

[@jennythompson7513]

So happy OcTalk is back! I've really missed it.

[@SWOO1987]

Me too lol 😂 I loved him so much ever since he’d first debuted his music on KZbin.

[@bigbadsteve8063]

Thank you! I just introduced my 10 year old to Ocarina of Time and now he wants to learn to play the ocarina. He quickly found the STL Zelda one, but I was hesitant after seeing it is plastic. I am now much more confident he isn't going to be wasting his money!

[@spongescenes8115]

Your a good dad

[@ParkourMarkskilz]

Good dad alert. I got the same one mune is a lighter blue tho im confused but ok still works the same

[@Charky_Creations]

From my experience, the Focalink definitely is most accessible in Europe. I'd seen the noble, and never heard of the STL plastic, but I bought the Focalink from Thomann and had it shipped from Germany. It's important to note that if you're shipping into the EU from outside it, you'll have to pay import VAT, plus likely a handling fee of about 8-12 EUR. I know it's that way in the UK at least and I imagine other countries are the same. If you buy from within the EU, all you have to worry about is the actual shipping fee.

[@jrgreat86]

David im glad i found you again. I first started watching you when you did that cover of "i used to rule the world"

[@jolenecole7987]

1:05 I HAVE IT AND ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!! I prefer the sound of this one over the others.

[@LarryShone]

I think I prefer the sound of the Noble. Out of the 3 the highest note was cleaner with that one. And overall it sounds warmer

[@TheMadisonMachine]

I have two of those Focalink ocarinas, one alto and one soprano. I love them both so much. My other favorite is the Songbird arrow-shaped 6 hole. It has a beautiful sound

[@piplup10203854]

That intro theme is so good!

[@sammyboy1236]

It’s on his album leave luck to heaven

[@saraross8396]

One that I can definitely recommend for beginners is the 7 hole Alto C Ocarina of Time from Songbird Ocarina. It is easy to play, even for a right handed person like myself who for some strange reason opted for the left handed version (wanted to be as close to the game version as possible I suppose). I was in band for several years so that helped me in teaching myself how to play. Even so I still turned to your videos for help, and when I tell people how I learned to play I often if not always mention you. I've also saved some of your videos to a playlist which I often play at work so that I may enjoy them without searching through KZbin (my coworkers enjoy the music too). Thank you for sharing this wonderful instrument, and I look forward to hearing your rendition of some of the songs of the next Zelda game.

[@RoxyRocksTV]

Great video!!

[@DavidErickRamos]

Thank youuuu ^^

[@rendiggietydog]

there is also the Taiwanese sub-hole style available for the night by noble! my one has a rubber finish and it's such a good ocarina!

[@TeiTheRat]

Is it as good as the japanese night by noble? Because i have it too

[@joaootaviodambrosdezanet5105]

My Osawa arrived this Tuesday, glad to see I made a good choice!

[@pattylouise6406]

I'm a big LoZ fan so my ex bought me a STL ceramic double Ocarina 8 years ago. With all the holes I was confused and became discouraged. It had been in storage for years until I recently went through and found it. I was so excited! I came upon your videos and gave the double Ocarina another try but quickly realized once again that I need to start off with an Ocarina for beginners. I've been looking for several days and was in between a few including STL, Focalink, and Night by Noble. After watching this video I made my choice earlier and I ordered the STL plastic 12 hole Ocarina with LoZ song book, the black Night by Noble, and "Hal Leonard Ocarina Method" by Cris Gale. I'm so excited to receive it all! I am going to continue watching your videos because they are great and give me so much motivation. I not only want to learn songs from LoZ but I want to learn to play the Ocarina in general. I used to play the piano and violin so I have understanding of reading music but no where near where I want to be and I know your videos will be a major help in my journey.

[@thiguy135]

I got that dark blue one used after about 5 years of playing, and was absolutely amazed that it sounded almost exactly like clay except the top 2 or 3 notes.

[@bradleyscheer3831]

Awesome display and presentation. I have 2 of the 3 and I prefer the Osawa dor its colorful sound and light comfort feel. durable and long lasting! as always great work and keep em coming champ!

[@PrincessFionaxo]

Do you have the Alto C or Soprano C? I want to order the one he has but I don't know the difference and he doesn't mention it

[@emperorofgaming8146]

@@PrincessFionaxo he uses the Alto C in this video.

[@cianshamrock7112]

Thank you for re doing all those videos right when I am starting the ocarina! Still the 2 best KZbin channel!

[@miggyg7224]

Yes! OcTalk is back! I really love this series, David. Please do more!

[@starwindm8810]

I’ve had the Night by Noble for a long time and love it. I still use it fairly regularly as I don’t have to worry about the kids breaking it by accident (compared to my other ocarinas)

[@jnishi3652]

I have a plastic Osawa ocarina and I love it! It's so much easier to play than my first "Ocarina of Crap".

[@audreynogales]

My STL plastic 12-hole is coming sometime this week and im so excited!!!

[@ChrizzyGotAFatGlizzy]

Yo is it good?? Should I ask my parents if they could get me one lol 😂

[@audreynogales]

@@ChrizzyGotAFatGlizzy yes, its very good for beginners!

[@samanathahatfield1090]

I broke my Dragon Tooth ocarina and cried. Didnt have $ to replace so chose the night by noble because of this video. Thank you. I love it.

[@OwiPascual]

Dave ive been waiting for this for real 😂 thanks so much! Edit: and also thank you for replying to my comments much Love Dave! ❤

[@terrenceseidel3054]

If you like all kind of Music to play, & can afford them get all three. Kept playing, & have Fun!

[@ArtemisDalmasca]

I'm very new to the ocarina, but I'm glad my plastic 12 hole impulse purchase was a good one! I got a green 12 hole from STL on an impulse and I'm glad that I actually to know I made a good choice!

[@sophiaredwood5825]

I have the Focalink 12 hole alto C ocarina!!! Thanks to your channel, I’m currently trying to learn!! You inspire me so much. Thank you!!

[@zombiejlt1]

The Noble is perfect for me. I have a Focalink plastic soprano but I do have a bit of trouble controlling my breath and angle with it with certain notes so I definitely look into getting that one. Thanks again David for all your contributions. I've been a long time fan and have always enjoyed your content. WELCOME BACK OCTALK!

[@elijahbe02]

Thanks for the info dude!!! I wanted to get my younger brother an ocarina.

[@YOUR_NARRATOR975]

The plastic 12 hole OOT replica from STL is definitely my favorite beginner ocarina

[@budadawg2955]

Ocarina of time is what I got at first and then I got the other 2 they all work perfect and I learnt a lot of Zelda/Mario songs thanks to you 👌👌

[@owenhodge4013]

Out of the three, I personally prefer the brighter tone of the Focalink Stein. I have been playing a Focalink from the beginning, and you really can’t go wrong. Songbird ocarina is a great place to find a plastic alto c Focalink, or even if your looking for a professional ocarina. I have found that Songbird ocarina is one of the best places to purchase ocarinas, I have never had a problem with them after four purchases.

[@buidadog9559]

Thank you I mostly got one for Zelda songs but now I know many songs

[@anotherkys]

my first 12 hole was a beautiful turquoise cracked marble stein/focalink that a friend gave me... it was beautifull... but wow it took getting used to hahahah... now i mainly play my forte double AC also from focalink/stein. luv it hahah 👌👌

[@delphagutierrez5628]

I doubt David you will find this commit but I just want to say I love your videos and you helped me when I was considering to kill myself but I heard you play the song by hillsong and I decided to start to play Corina now I own 3 12 hole ocarinas and I was able to play them in my band this year again thank you and God bless you

[@lordniloc101]

So glad you're out of that dark place! Never give up and when in doubt, turn to the things and people that help you realize what you're living for!

[@Hanaronxd]

@Sans The skeleton that is so disrespectful fckn hell

[@booklover2285]

@@Hanaronxd why is that disrespectful? Hillsong is a worship group

[@danistefdias]

@@Hanaronxd you’re the one being disrespectful

[@lightsaflame4505]

I still remember watching the original video and picking my baby dragon tooth pendant ocarina. I hope this video brings in new ocarina players just like how the original did for me. It's been great seeing the growth and change of your channel 💛💙❤💚💜🧡 Cheers David!

[@jensvide777]

Thank you for this video. I just ordered the STL Plastic OOT Ocarina. It will be my first Ocarina. Excited to get acquainted with it and play. :)

[@MercurioMarco]

I remember the old video. It really was a bad choice to pick a plastic one. So, as a complete noob, what did I buy? A $140 ceramic double ocarina 😂 I know it was not a wise choice but it worked for me. Now I have another single chamber ceramic ocarina and two 6 hole soprano ocarinas. It's all because of your videos that I got to learn this beautiful instrument! Then I got to know that there's a festival here in my country for this instrument but I never managed to get there. It's a 6h car trip that no one wants to do with me 😭 Anyways, you heped me so much in the early days. I hope you can still help a lot of people with your vids.

[@frogtownocarina7500]

Anyone else get several toy and baby educational videos in the up next when watching this? KZbin is recommending weird stuff lately. Great video david as always!

[@Fretfeeler]

The Night by Noble I ordered has the Taiwanese sub holes. Interesting.

[@Aacck]

I think that the STL plastic ocarina of time is especially good for young musicians. I play ocarina and my little brother wanted to learn how to play. With small fingers and a lack of precision it's difficult enough for a young beginner to cover the fingerholes, but the STL ocarina of Times's fingerholes are actually indented, which makes it really tactile. Compared to the other two options in the video, it's much easier to feel where your fingers should be. The noble and this STL ocarina are both also smaller than your average alto c, which makes them ideal for young musicians.

[@aqueuse]

The yellow one looks so like a banana :D love it !

[@miguelambrizlucio8418]

Review some of the Luna Celta Ocarina models, I have an alto F and I would like to hear your opinion

[@agraves5754]

Thanks for posting again!!!

[@zeddocloud]

The night by noble ocarina that you have is an old version, you should try the new one. I got a night by noble yesterday ! Having difficulties playing it though... maybe because I'm a beginner?

[@cianshamrock7112]

You should do s double or triple ocarina type video, like how to start to something

[@celloafterdark4173]

Oktalk!!!??? Awesome to see another!!

[@ninavalovirta9087]

I have very small hands and tiny fingers. Just bought my first 12 hole ocarina and the holes are little too big. Can you recommend any other ocarina for small hands. Absolutely love your lessons.

[@sleverlight]

I should've watched this before ordering my Ocarina

[@diglettblue]

Ooof

[@ZeldaACFan17]

I have 8 or 9 STL Ocarinas, 4 of which are 12-hole (3 ceramic, 1 plastic, and the plastic one is blue, but with a more matte finish and no Triforce)

[@aryan1985]

First! Hi david I see you redid your old video. Also nice job doing 2 vids and 2 streams this week keep up the good work!

[@aryan1985]

Thanks for Heart! Also, are you planning to do more tutorials on Multichamber Ocarinas? I got my Dolce Double AC and I want to what I can do to improve my playing!

[@alphazero0]

In India none of these are accessible. But glad that at least your learning videos series are there on youtube so whenever I can buy it ill be able to learn.

[@allapointe256]

I feel like I've seen u before on here, it's like since 2015 when I started looking

[@haleynicoleanne]

Unfortunately I bought a cheap, out of tune one on a whim but I just ordered the night by noble! Very excited (and very nervous)

[@nanettetorres1245]

I’d love to hear your review of an Odami plastic ocarina 🤞🏼

[@courtneyscott1452]

What would be the best ocarina for someone with thin fingers? I bought a nice ceramic STL 12 hole but the holes are kind of large (it IS a tenor, maybe that’s why?) and trying to keep them properly covered is proving almost impossible for my, apparently, very small finger pads. 😔 I have no issue with reaching the holes, I have long fingers, they’re just skinny stick fingers 😂

[@stephen_harvey]

Ooh, Mario... I always thought of Harry Potter and a few others first, but Mario sounds pretty good

[@pandagangstaboss]

I actually got the zelda ocarina because of your video and it works pretty good i just need to practice

[@3geek14]

I followed the link to Amazon for the Noble, because I'm looking to pick up an ocarina with Japanese style subholes. However, the images on Amazon show Taiwanese style subholes.

[@windjammerzz]

They now have both styles.

[@meganwheeler2090]

That was so cool! I loved Mario as a kid.

[@ZorriMusic]

Is there a difference between night by noble and the noble in this video? (besides the finish)

[@DavidErickRamos]

It’s mainly the finish and sub-hole placement, but everything else is the same I believe. I actually like the Night more because of the rubber like finish.

[@picsmics4]

I've seen very mixed reviews for the forest whisper strawfired ocarina by ocarina wind... any opinions?

[@k.r.9606]

I have that one I am not an expert but mine seems pretty on key and it works fine for me.

[@TeiTheRat]

I have a Tawainese style Night by noble ocarina. I think it is worse than the Japanese one. Am i right?

[@PianoHeal]

Thanks for your advices 😊

[@triciaralston271]

I like playing and learning. Have you ever try read music upside down playing the happy birthday ?. I did. I'm still learning. Not easy. But I like it.

[@elreyleomar]

2 videos in 1 week? Nice!!!

[@jackspade1337]

@David Erick Ramos - Ocarina what is your impression on an Ocarina Wind Alto C 12 hole if you have reviewed it, I got it on a whim for cheap.

[@deborahkaygoodhead8776]

I have the STL Zelda Ocarina and use their regular 12-Hole for my 5th & 6th Graders. Very interesting sound when 60 students are playing. Sounds better when they put a little 'space' between notes. Still getting used to difference of Tone color of Soprano Recorder...but SO MUCH easier to play Middle C on Ocarina! ALSO...still have not heard back from you regarding your "Ocarina Method Book" copy for supporting you as backer with $75. Could you please update me. Thought they went out in Dec/Jan? 😆

[@left_Dane_right_Dane]

I have had the night by noble for a little while now per your suggestion, and I love it. I'm trying to play more often, but I have pains in my right hand. I'm hoping these will go away with time and getting used to the instrument, but was wondering if the osawa might be better for my larger hands. What are your thoughts?

[@MrWhitePants]

what do you think about the inline ocarina?

[@pottedplantofchaos543]

I have the noble and I love it

[@ahintofawesome]

I have the stl zelda one and I love it! It sounds a lot better than the knockoff I bought at a con lol. The only thing I seem to struggle with are the high E and F but other than that I have no complaints B)

[@twbouji7580]

Yay just got the black yesterday so pretty happy! Please, could you try playing the "Night King" from GoT, even 30seconds just to get the vibe^^

[@geoffberteau2847]

I have the "Night by Noble" with a more rubberized texture. Would you also recommend this one?

[@TeiTheRat]

I have that too and i dont know if it is good

[@TeiTheRat]

I think it is slightly worse but it is okay

[@geoffberteau2847]

@@TeiTheRat Plays great for me. The lowest note feels a little sharp, but it could just be my imagination.

[@14xx07]

Your video is so helpful! Thank you for walking us through them :) btw, two out of three of them are already unavailable T.T Any other recommends?

[@graced4844]

i impulsively bought a ceramic soprano c ocarina and i never play it because the high notes are really shrill. it’s also funny because i’m a cellist so high notes are weird.

[@stormy877]

So, I have trouble doing the high notes with the night by noble. Even with the high notes tip video.

[@jonathanmarccastillo8288]

Hello David, I just want to ask you if you tried the odami ocarina?...

[@Devdadou]

Hello David I owned the night by noble AC but I give it to my 2 years old daughter how wants it very hard ^^ but yeah it’s an amazing ocarina but not for hot countries: the plastic finish will old bad and you will have the feeling that your finger is “glue” on the oc... I have other stuff with this finish and the smoothie finish old the same... :(

[@Tritenn]

Review OcarinaWind? I just ordered an Alto C from OW. Would like to hear your input!

[@TherapistJohnMatthews]

I have that exact legends of zelda ocarina

[@joeshem9943]

Do one on pendants please

[@sam_mathai]

Is there a significant difference between the “Nobel” in the video which has Japanese style sub holes versus the “Night by Nobel” as given in the link which has Taiwanese sub holes?

[@TeiTheRat]

I dont know but i think the japanese one is slightly better

[@fadedtwinkie9179]

I’m a beginner and got the clay ocarina

[@mike9139]

I just got an Ocarina that has two holes on either side of the mouthpiece of the ocarina for the string that came with the Ocarina. Will that effect any notes or pitch when playing the Ocarina? Thanks for all the helpful vids!!

[@DavidErickRamos]

Nope, makers usually add this separate from the “wind way”, where your air travels through, so it should be fine!

[@mike9139]

@@DavidErickRamos Thank you!!

[@AdrianBigyes]

I recently got the focalink osawa. ^_^

[@SuperYtc1]

What is the range of notes on these ocarinas?

[@linkk.mccree4853]

I have a 12 hole ocarina and its tuned incorrectly is there a way to fix it?

[@StealthheartDraws]

Been playing ocarina for seven years now and still playing with my 7-hole from Songbird. It’s my favorite alto ocarina and I bought the ceramic version recently but quickly learned the tone SUCKED and it was really meant for display 😖 need to find a good one at some point that isn’t Zelda

[@auritajancok3111]

I love these

[@wimcornelissen227]

Hallo can sombody help me? I want to play a instrument and i really like the sound of the ocarina ( and i am a zelda fan). Is there a good ocarina for a lower price like 30 bux so i can try it out

[@jeanasullivan6280]

There are $25 plastic ocarinas on stlocarina.com

[@stebobibo]

Thanks for the info! What does it mean that it's "tuned to c"? Why would I want it tuned to C (over another note)? Also, what sound range would let me play the most Zelda songs (soprano, alto, tenor, etc)? Thanks!

[@DavidErickRamos]

To explain the classifications and tunings of Ocarinas, I’m going to recommend another video of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJemiWd9rJlsZtk To answer your Zelda question, most of the songs were composed with a 12 hole Alto C (AC) in mind, although there are a few that require a double Alto C.

[@stebobibo]

@@DavidErickRamos Thanks for the great answer!

[@niccolom4556]

Im unsure about the choices in keys, e.g. soprano/alto in G/C/F etc. As well

[@emperorofgaming8146]

All the ones in this video are Alto C ocarinas :)

[@wassemtwal1484]

How can you play an Ocarina

[@owenhodge4013]

Hey David, I purchased a dulce double ocarina form Focalink Stein about two years ago, and recently it seems like the sound has been a little off. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on what to do.

[@tze_ghostrider]

I have the old ocarina

[@Snips.Snails.Fairytales]

I have a question as a beginner ocarina player. I've had the STL plastic ocarina for a couple of years. I was practicing for a while but sort of stopped when my sister said it sounded like a recorder. I want to get into it again but I've had issues with my ocarina specifically hitting the higher notes and with spit collecting in the windhole after a short time of playing. I don't know if that's a personal problem or if you have videos addressing these issues already, but I thought I would ask if you have any solutions to this.

[@DavidErickRamos]

Plastic ocarinas tend to have a problem with condensation from your breath, so you have to give it a sharp blow after playing for a bit to clear any moisture from the windway. For the high notes, check out the video I posted on Tuesday about the acute bend.

[@Snips.Snails.Fairytales]

@@DavidErickRamos Thank you so much for answering! Think I'll be practicing a lot more this summer, so I'll be taking your advice :) the sharp blow worked perfectly, thank you!

[@Geebinator]

I have the taiwan black one it was made in Korea

[@WWIIMedic]

Do you know a good place to learn more songs and tunes for my 6 hole ocarina?

[@jolenecole7987]

I would recommend Pinterest. I have a board dedicated to Ocarinas (I can post a reply link later)

[@WWIIMedic]

@@jolenecole7987 Please do and thank you. Hard to find 6 hole ocarina's notes. Thanks.

[@jolenecole7987]

pin.it/nkzoewrlv2swkx I have a few sections in it, but the main part of this board is 6 hole tabs

[@volikhar9241]

Do you do Tuition David? If so could you DM me with prices and availiability please? Kind regards and Thanks in advance.