What Ocarina should I buy? || Ocarina Buying Guide (English)

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    Ocarinas For Beginners
    Songbird / Focalink Plastic: www.songbirdocarina.com/colle...
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    STL Ocarina Plastic: www.stlocarina.com/collection...
    NIGHT by Noble:
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    Best Zelda Replicas
    STL Ocarina Zelda Replica
    Plastic:
    www.stlocarina.com/collection...
    Ceramic:
    www.stlocarina.com/collection...
    (Note: I was able to find the original model I play in this video, they have an updated model, but I personally prefer the original)
    (More notes: No sound difference in between the two, the plastic sounds better and is more ergonomic for me)
    Luna Celta Ocarinas (Mexico, they speak English)
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    Ocarinas Sakura Wayta (Peru, they speak English)
    / sakurawayta
    Ocarinas Vento Kanta (Brazil, not in the video but GREAT maker, they speak English)
    Facebook: / ocarinabrasil
    Page: ventokanta.com/
    Songbird Ocarina Zelda Replica
    Kokiri Replica (6 hole) : www.songbirdocarina.com/colle...
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    Spencer Ocarina (The one Rachael Played)
    Zelda Replica: spencerocarina.com/collection...
    Purchase a full Septet from these makers:
    Claudio Colombo
    www.clacol.it/
    Focalink Stein
    www.steinocarina.com/
    Imperial City Ocarina (This maker uses purple clay, some people consider that important but in my experience the type of clay doesn't affect the sound of the ocarina significantly. That being said, ICO is my top recommendation for purple clay ocarinas)
    imperialcityocarina.com/
    NIGHT by Noble (tuned to A = 442)
    nobleocarina.en.ec21.com/
    Rotter (retired)
    ocarinashop.com/About-us-The-...
    Collector's mentions
    Takashi (Japan): www.pankuolong.url.tw/
    Fabio Menaglio (Italy): www.grothmusic.com/p-5949-fab...
    OcarinaCaro the one that makes for lefties (canada): www.etsy.com/dk-en/market/oca...
    Oberon Ocarina: www.oberonocarinas.com/shop
    Kurt Posch: www.ocarina.at/
    Ocarina Arcoiris (Chile)
    www.ocarinas.cl/index/Bienveni...
    Savage Ocarinas:
    legalto.wixsite.com/savageoca...
    Charlie Hind: www.etsy.com/shop/CharlieHind
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 109

  • @OcarinaOwl
    @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +6

    THE OCARINA CODE FOR SONGBIRD CHANGED TO "OCARINAOWL10", USE IT TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL. 👍

  • @OcarinaOwl
    @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +22

    Starter Ocarinas - 1:52
    Intermediate (Septet recommendations): 9:32
    Zelda Replicas: 13:32
    Collectors: 20:46

    • @bakuupl2934
      @bakuupl2934 9 місяців тому +1

      My guy allready knows we want a Zelda ocarina

  • @saxman112
    @saxman112 2 роки тому +17

    Oh wow, nicely done! Also, had no idea that left-handed ocarinas existed! Oddly enough, even though even though I’m a southpaw for most things, playing ocarina isn’t one of them but it’s good to know that for those that are more comfortable with such a grip that some makers have gone the extra mile to make ocarinas in that way.
    Also, that editing you did for when you had some bad takes was quite enjoyable as well!

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Hahah thank you!! 🙏 yeah I really appreciate all makers that make Leftie ocs they’re quite rare!!

    • @saxman112
      @saxman112 2 роки тому

      @@OcarinaOwl For sure! Again, I had no idea they existed until seeing this video!
      Also, may I add to the Zelda replica category a surprisingly nice bass one? It's STL's bass ocarina with the triforce and just like the other plastic Zelda ones you showed, it has a nice sound and having the little triforce on there adds a nice touch!

  • @EmilyRWiggins
    @EmilyRWiggins 2 роки тому +11

    Fantastic job, Nic. This will help a lot of people. Really enjoyed watching!

  • @OcarinaOwl
    @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +5

    CORRECTION*
    STL still sells their first edition of the Zelda replica as shown on this video. I recommend it as a Zelda replica.

  • @Can0pener
    @Can0pener 8 місяців тому +1

    Dude i just stumbled onto this video out of nowhere. I friggin love this dude and his energy. Keep it real brother.

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  6 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate that 🙏

  • @excelsiortrading8050
    @excelsiortrading8050 2 роки тому +1

    I liked and subscribed bro, you put an amazing and thoroughly informational video together! It's funny I ordered my first ocarina this week and I've already ordered two more and the first hasn't even arrived yet, the part in your video where you mention ones to grab because they aren't being made anymore I freaked out and went to look for a Johann rotter and then realized I was drunk buying last night and ordered one already 🤣, so I can check that off my list, whew close call, in about a week I'm going to order 4 Spencer ones, I think I've been bitten by the ocarina bug, but again thank you for such a thorough video I picked up many tips from you as myself being a total noob, I look forward to checking more of your videos out

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Glad the video helped! Rotters and Spencer’s are definitely awesome ones to get right now

  • @larcenie
    @larcenie Рік тому +2

    this video is so in-depth and helpful! i’ll start with the STL plastic one, ive never played an ocarina before but im very interested in learning to :D this video is very helpful and i love the toon link plush in the back, i have the same one and i sleep with it every night lol. also your hair is cool

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I’m grateful this video helped. If you have any questions feel free to write?

    • @larcenie
      @larcenie Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl hm, the only question that pops into my mind now is where can I get the straps for an ocarina? i can’t seem to find them separately…

  • @darkwitchoftheblackforest8593
    @darkwitchoftheblackforest8593 2 роки тому +4

    nice video lad!!!this is a great video an excelent guide for begginers

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful 😌

  • @FreckledZelda
    @FreckledZelda 2 роки тому +6

    Epicc

  • @michellecc02
    @michellecc02 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! Great info! You are awesome!

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome! Glad it helped, feel free to comment with any questions or if you find one not on this list that I didn’t mention 🙂

  • @OcarinaOwl
    @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому

    We have a discord for people who are learning Ocarina - discord.gg/H5XUjGTJkr

    • @crisel00
      @crisel00 Рік тому

      The link is unvalid :s

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +1

      @@crisel00 here try this one - discord.gg/H5XUjGTJkr

  • @Firamiel
    @Firamiel 2 роки тому +7

    Still watching the video, a lot of valuable information so I'm watching the whole video! Congrats on putting all this info together, it's greatly edited too!! 🎉💯💯💯 I'm sure it will help so many people! I think I definitely need a soprano C or G ocarina, I've been so enchanted by the sound of the higher pitched ocarinas

  • @PercussionPipesPixels
    @PercussionPipesPixels 2 роки тому +5

    This is super in-depth! I love it! 😎

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and thank you for your sound sample!!

  • @atanas1817
    @atanas1817 11 місяців тому +2

    The "yes it's spray painted, no don't do it." Had me crying 😂 12:42

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  11 місяців тому

      That’s why I do it 🤣

  • @Greg-tj8rg
    @Greg-tj8rg 2 роки тому +4

    STL sounded more airy to me than Night by Noble and songbird/focalink. I am leaning towards the night by noble because of the free shipping and I think it sounded most pleasing for me. I didn't know there were left handed ocarinas. I am pretty purely left handed but ocarina feels right with the standard right handed one (maybe it's because I've visualized using an ocarina that is for righties so much before getting my hands on one).

  • @Jasminejupiterjuice
    @Jasminejupiterjuice 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing! Educational! Thank you!!

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!! 🥺🥺😄

  • @traviseaves7516
    @traviseaves7516 2 роки тому +4

    Nice vid.

  • @luisgutierrez1076
    @luisgutierrez1076 8 місяців тому

    So are stl ocarinas bad? I heard they were good so I went for it but wanted to be sure and then I hear other websites have better ones. Did I make a bad purchase. I’m still only a beginner

  • @renisapar7335
    @renisapar7335 2 роки тому +4

    I have an ocarina from Sakura waita and it has a beauteful sound

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      They are really great at priced well. What kind do you have?

    • @renisapar7335
      @renisapar7335 2 роки тому

      I have a six hole ocarina, i love it! 😊, I would like to buy a ocarina from focalink and night by noble, they have a very sweet sound 😢❤️, but i from Peru and it'd be so expensive 😕🤷🏽

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      I understand, your Sakura Wayta one probably sounds great!

    • @renisapar7335
      @renisapar7335 2 роки тому +1

      It sounds really beauteful and great 😊

  • @elreyleomar
    @elreyleomar 2 роки тому +8

    Great!!

  • @dannyscott3871
    @dannyscott3871 Рік тому

    What's the song you have in the background when you're talking, from 19:40 to 20:03 And then again when showing the other wood finished ocarinas at the end?

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +1

      His theme - Undertale

    • @dannyscott3871
      @dannyscott3871 Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl thanks. I appreciate you taking your time to answer.

  • @CatNamedSteve05
    @CatNamedSteve05 Рік тому

    I’m glad I found this I want to learn the ocarina but I came across a video with someone showing how much the one I see online all the time sucked and got a bit scared. Also you kid if look like Cisco from the flash

  • @Sanitised
    @Sanitised Рік тому +1

    I’m thinking about getting a pendant ocarina, specifically the $22 turtle from songbird. This would be my first EVER time trying an ocarina, what do y’all think?

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +3

      Songbird is a great quality brand. I’ve never had a bad experience with their ocarinas. I like pendants too. The fingering system is a bit more complex than a 12 hole but with some practice on the scale (see my tutorials) you will probably have an easy time learning some music. That one also comes in two fingering styles, the more traditional diatonic style and the pentatonic style. Diatonic is if you want to play more traditional and classical pieces and pentatonic is if you want more of a meditative instrument where you will play improvised Melodies. It’s harder to read music with pentatonic ocarinas. But they are much easier to play, just more limited in range and notes. Hope this was helpful!

    • @Sanitised
      @Sanitised Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl Thank you SO MUCH! You’ve helped me in making my descicion! Have a nice day!

  • @demonicmffn
    @demonicmffn Рік тому

    The listing for the plastic focalink/songbird ocarina seems to have changed. Is it the bravura or Osawa on there?

    • @demonicmffn
      @demonicmffn Рік тому

      I think it looks like the bravura but I wanted to make sure lol

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому +1

      Bravura but they play the same

    • @demonicmffn
      @demonicmffn Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl thanks for such a quick response!

  • @Follyful
    @Follyful 2 роки тому

    What song were u playing whilst u were testing the ocarinas?

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Zelda’s lullaby, Pokémon center theme and swallowtail jig

    • @Follyful
      @Follyful 2 роки тому

      @@OcarinaOwl thank you

  • @estebanbourdier4409
    @estebanbourdier4409 10 місяців тому

    so if i dont care whats the exact tunning is stl better? i checked and its cheaper but idk

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  10 місяців тому +1

      STL works just fine as a starter ocarina and as a solid choice for a first ceramic! Happy ocarina hunting

  • @theEMOR1
    @theEMOR1 Рік тому

    i can spend about 70-80$ heck if I save up so I can spend up to 130. but my issue is I want something wood or plastic, looks pretty and sounds something like the rotter alto g. but all the ones I have found that are wood or plastic are just plain. all the ceramics are so pretty. but I don't want ceramics. got any suggestions? I've been looking and no luck.

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому

      Hey Zonta 👋
      Any particular reason why you only want a wooden or plastic? I understand they are very durable and portable, but the ceramic Rotters definitely offer the sound you’re looking for.
      Now most wooden ocarinas have a more textured sound. But I strongly recommend Charlie Hind’s Wooden Ocarinas OR the Korean maker Woodsound by Hyunil Ko.
      For plastics, most of them are about the same, but I recently came across Odami plastics and I’m absolutely impressed by their sound. They sound amazing and are very affordable.

    • @theEMOR1
      @theEMOR1 Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl it is because I am wanting something portable. ill check out those ones you suggested. It's just if I get a ceramic. I'm afraid of dropping it. I am a bit clumsy. The ceramic ones are so pretty. I was looking into this plain wooden one. I will just decorate myself. I am currently looking for videos of wooden ones being played to see the sound of them. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.

  • @Theorigamidude
    @Theorigamidude Місяць тому

    I have an ocarina and it’s in the correct pitch and everything, but the high notes are very loud. Does this mean it’s not the greatest or is it supposed to be like this? Someone please answer I’m sad

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Місяць тому

      On every ocarina they low notes will naturally be softer and the high notes will be louder. It’s normal. What kind is it? Where did you buy it?

    • @Theorigamidude
      @Theorigamidude Місяць тому

      @@OcarinaOwl I didn’t research before i bought it. It was from Amazon, and from a brand called AKLOT. Ot says Smokey straw fired ceramic ocarina. It comes with a book, carrying bag, and booklet

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Місяць тому

      That ocarina typically is a mixed bag. Sometimes the high notes are very hard to get to speak clearly on it without them sounding breathy.

    • @Theorigamidude
      @Theorigamidude Місяць тому

      @@OcarinaOwlThanks, I think I will buy another ocarina that’s better soon. Thanks for the guidance

  • @miamonteverdi
    @miamonteverdi 2 роки тому +1

    Are there no Ocarina of Time replicas that can play above F6? I want to play Zelda's Lullaby, in G, with the high note.
    EDIT: oh wait i can play it with that range, but i'd be using the lowest note.
    i guess my question is are there no Ocarina of Time replicas that can play it an octave higher? lol

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      Double ocarina of time from Songbird can help with that.

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      If not you can use the extended technique to play high g

    • @miamonteverdi
      @miamonteverdi 2 роки тому

      @@OcarinaOwl thanks! considering the double ocarina... what is "extended technique" though?

    • @miamonteverdi
      @miamonteverdi 2 роки тому

      @@OcarinaOwl Is the double ocarina hard to play? It looks kinda complicated... to cover all those holes.. I am good at music and I like a challenge, but I hope my fingers can handle it!

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      The chamber switching is the hardest part of the double, it is more challenging than a 12 hole. I recommend starting with a 12 hole first

  • @CasualPanels
    @CasualPanels 2 роки тому +1

    Seeing an ocarina I want in stl under 30: yay
    Shipping is 35: fffff

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Lol this comment made me smile 🤣🙂

  • @xcolmilloxblancox5191
    @xcolmilloxblancox5191 Місяць тому

    Tengo la primer ocarina y no suena tan mal, o lo hiciste sonar mal adrede, o las otras ocarinas son tan buenas que aunque apliques mal el aire suenan bien

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Місяць тому

      Tienes suerte. Yo he comprado aproximadamente 5 modelos de esa misma Ocarina para probar su calidad. Cada uno es diferente: pero todos suenan mal en las notas más agudas. No están afinadas bien. Hay algunas que suenan mejor que otras, pero la calidad es muy poco consistente.

    • @xcolmilloxblancox5191
      @xcolmilloxblancox5191 Місяць тому

      @@OcarinaOwl tengo según varias personas oido absoluto, no estoy seguro de eso por lo que se de esas personas, igualmente no practico música, pero puedo copiar los sonidos o tonos, mientras el instrumento tenga el mismo sonido, y sea un teclado, piano, flauta, que no necesitan tanta práctica, como poder tocar bien una nota en la guitarra ni me suenan las cuerdas 🤣 cuando lo intente...
      Bueno el punto es que tiene combinaciones de dedos distintas y le falta 1 sonido más grave y 2 sonidos más agudos para ser una alto C como le llaman, pero una combinación de dedos correcta da todos los otros tonos de una alto C, pero con los dedos en posiciones raras 🥲 y se me hace muy difícil aprender una canción con esta, pero no tengo dinero para una de mayor valor pipipi 🤧 (veo videos tutoriales para aprender y al final me tengo que dejar guiar por mi oído)

  • @luciscribbles4477
    @luciscribbles4477 Рік тому

    *me just watching the whole video*

  • @T0_fushigur0
    @T0_fushigur0 Рік тому

    To be oneste im happy i fond dis channal sorry for any tipos😅😅😅

  • @xynboo9485
    @xynboo9485 Рік тому

    is the ocarina: Brio Soprano C Black" also good ? from song birds ocarina

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  Рік тому

      I would recommend not starting with a soprano ocarina if it’s your first. I would recommend an Alto. But if you’re expanding your collection and you already own some then it’s a totally fine one. Use OCARINAOWL10

    • @xynboo9485
      @xynboo9485 Рік тому

      @@OcarinaOwl okay thank you!

  • @justinwithrow1717
    @justinwithrow1717 11 місяців тому

    2:40

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  11 місяців тому

      Had to scratch my nose with my upper li - OMG SOMEONE ACTUALLY NOTICED THIS ☠️

  • @Morenvxo
    @Morenvxo 2 роки тому +3

    La neta no entiendo el ingles pero igual esta god!!!!

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +1

      Gracias amigo, este es mismo vídeo que hice en español llamado guía de comprar ocarinas 😊

  • @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696
    @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696 2 роки тому

    Para cuando videos en español

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Saludos amigo. Ya hice este mismo vídeo en español y lo puedes ver ahorita: ua-cam.com/video/wXrP_WCdizE/v-deo.html

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Gracias por ver mis vídeos. Intento hacer vídeos en dos idiomas. El de inglés me tardo unos cuantos meses.

    • @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696
      @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696 2 роки тому

      Jaja de nada garcias por enseñarme a tocar eres el mejor sigue asi todo asu tiempo 💙

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому

      Gracias 🙏 😊 es un honor. Muchos saludos Alexander

    • @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696
      @alexanderjoaquinmendez5696 2 роки тому +1

      @@OcarinaOwl deberias hacer gameplays de zelda 😁

  • @Bustermachine
    @Bustermachine 10 місяців тому +1

    Whelp, I bought the cheapo zelda Ocarina, long before I ever saw these videos, simply because it was . . . really cheap. Like 14 bucks with shipping.
    Which should have been a warning. But again, CHEAP. So while it was probably a mistake to buy, all chock it up as a learning experience and figure, so long as it can play the notes, even poorly, it's enough to figure out if I'd even like the Ocarina. If I stick with it long enough to become annoyed by the poor instrument, it means I'm interested enough to buy something better.
    Such is life XD

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  10 місяців тому

      If you’re willing to add 11 more dollars an STL plastic alto C is a huge step up from that one.

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  10 місяців тому

      STL calls them tenors but they’re really alto C’s

  • @eduardososa9463
    @eduardososa9463 2 роки тому +4

    Español is better than English... 🥺

    • @OcarinaOwl
      @OcarinaOwl  2 роки тому +2

      Hola amigo
      Ya termine el mismo vídeo en español, esta aquí 👇
      ua-cam.com/video/wXrP_WCdizE/v-deo.html espero que te guste 😁

    • @ligthking0014
      @ligthking0014 8 місяців тому

      Se escribe espanish burro