🎵 Key Takeaway
Want to sound like you are in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? You need to learn Celtic Style. This involves mastering the "Jig" rhythm (pineapple-pineapple) and using an instrument that responds fast.
The Ocarina fits perfectly with Irish and Scottish folk music. It sounds like a Tin Whistle, but softer and warmer.
However, Celtic music is fast and bouncy. If you play it straight, it sounds boring. Here is how to add that "Forest Magic" to your playing.
1. The "Green" Aesthetic
Celtic music is about nature. It evokes images of green hills and ancient forests.
To get in the mood, you need an instrument that feels organic. A heavy, plastic ocarina kills the vibe. You need ceramic.
The Spirit of the Forest
The Gradient Green 12-Hole Ocarina is our most popular choice for folk music lovers. Its earthy design and responsive tuning make it perfect for fast, cheerful jigs and reels.
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2. The "Pineapple" Rhythm (6/8 Time)
Most pop songs are 1-2-3-4. Celtic Jigs are 1-2-3, 4-5-6.
Say the word "Pineapple". (Pine-ap-ple).
Now say it twice: "Pineapple, Pineapple."
That is the rhythm of a Jig. Try playing a scale using that rhythm: "C-D-E, F-G-A." Make the first note of each group slightly louder.
3. The Range Problem (Fiddle Tunes)
Many Celtic songs are originally written for the Fiddle (Violin) or Flute. They often go higher than a standard 12-hole ocarina can reach (High G, A, B).
If you really want to play authentic Irish sessions, you will eventually hit a wall with a single-chamber ocarina.
Play Without Limits
Don't let the range stop you. The Eidolove Triple Ocarina gives you 3 full octaves. This allows you to play almost any Fiddle or Tin Whistle tune exactly as it was written, without modifying the melody.
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4. The "Cut" Ornament
We talked about Grace Notes before. In Celtic music, this is called a "Cut."
When you play two of the same notes in a row (e.g., A - A), don't tongue them. Instead, quickly tap a higher finger in between them to separate the sound.
It sounds like a hiccup or a chirp. This is the signature sound of the genre.
