🎵 Key Takeaway: Elevate Your Pro Ocarina Skills
The Double Ocarina extends your range, but it requires a new skill: Chamber Switching. The secret to mastering this professional ocarina instrument is to move the ocarina, not your head, and to keep the airflow continuous during the switch.
You decided to upgrade. You bought a Double Ocarina to explore more complex melodies.
It looks beautiful. But when you try to play a scale, you hit a wall when you switch from the big chamber (Main) to the small chamber (Second).
"Clunk." Silence. Squeak.
Don't worry. Learning how to play double ocarina is like shifting gears in a car. It takes practice, but soon it will be automatic.
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The Mechanics of the Switch
On a Double Ocarina, the range is far superior to standard 12 hole ocarina songs:
- Chamber 1 (Left): Plays Low A to High E.
- Chamber 2 (Right): Plays High F to High C.
When you reach the top of Chamber 1, you must physically move the mouthpiece to blow into Chamber 2. This is the hallmark of pro ocarina playing.
Technique 1: Move the Ocarina, Not Your Head
Beginners often jerk their head to the side. Don't do this. It makes you dizzy and affects your ocarina musical instrument posture.
Keep your head still. Use your hands to slide the ocarina to the Left. Imagine you are playing a harmonica—you slide the instrument across your lips for a seamless transition.
Technique 2: The "Glissando" Switch
Don't stop blowing. This is a common mistake in ocarina tutorials.
If you stop your breath, move, and then blow again, there will be a gap in the music. Instead, keep the air flowing while you slide. You might hear a tiny "smear" sound between the notes—this is actually better than silence. With practice on a high quality ocarina, you will slide so fast that the smear disappears.
The Drill: "E - F - E"
This is the crossover point for most double ocarina arrangements.
- Play High E (Chamber 1, all fingers up).
- Slide and play High F (Chamber 2, all fingers down).
- Slide back to High E.
Do this 50 times a day. E... F... E... F... Once you master this switch, you have unlocked the full potential of your ocarina instrument.
Summary
Don't let the second chamber intimidate you. With the right pro ocarina tips and a stable instrument, you'll be playing complex soundtracks in no time. If your current model feels clunky, browse our professional ocarina for sale collection for a smoother experience.
