How to Read Ocarina Tabs Part 2: High Notes & Thumbs | Eidolove
🎵 Key Takeaway
The high notes (A to F) require you to use your Left Hand. The hardest part is learning to lift your Thumbs without dropping the ocarina.
Welcome back. In Part 1, we climbed from Low C to G using only our Right Hand.
Now, we are going to wake up the Left Hand and climb to the top of the mountain (High F).
Perfect for High Notes
Beginners often struggle with "airy" high notes. This model has excellent back-pressure.
Shop This Model →The Left Hand Sequence (A, B, C)
6. Note A (La)
Action: Lift your Left Ring Finger.
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(Thumbs)
7. Note B (Ti)
Action: Lift your Left Middle Finger.
| LEFT | RIGHT |
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(Thumbs)
8. High C (Do)
Action: Lift your Left Index Finger. All main fingers are UP.
| LEFT | RIGHT |
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(Thumbs)
The Danger Zone: High D, E, F (The Thumbs)
Before you lift your thumbs, secure the ocarina with your Pinkies and your Mouth.
9. High D (Re)
Action: Lift your Left Thumb.
| LEFT | RIGHT |
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(Left Thumb Open)
10. High E (Mi)
Action: Put Left Thumb down, Lift Right Thumb.
| LEFT | RIGHT |
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(Right Thumb Open)
11. High F (Fa) - The Peak
Action: Lift BOTH Thumbs.
| LEFT | RIGHT |
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(Both Thumbs Open)
Final Challenge
Play the full scale: Low C -> High F -> Low C.
If the high notes sound airy, remember to tuck your chin (Acute Bend) and blow faster air!