If you are serious about music, skip the toys. For most players, a 12-hole ceramic ocarina is the standard starting point, but the Eidolove Double Ocarina is the ultimate goal for its expanded range and professional tuning. Plastic is for travel; ceramic is for soul.
Stop Guessing: Which Ocarina is Actually Worth Your Money?
I’ve spent 20 years playing and testing wind instruments. Most beginners make the same mistake: they buy a cheap, out-of-tune plastic trinket and quit because they sound "airy." If you want to play real music, you need a real instrument.
Choosing an ocarina comes down to three things: the number of holes, the material, and the tuning accuracy. Let’s cut through the noise and find your perfect match.
The Essential Choice: 12-Hole Ceramic Ocarina
For 90% of beginners, the journey starts here. A 12-hole model in Alto C is the "gold standard" for learning. It provides enough range to play almost any theme song or folk tune you can think of.
I highly recommend the Eidolove Premium 12-Hole Alto C Ocarina. Unlike mass-produced ceramic flutes, this professional instrument is hand-tuned to ensure every note is crisp and stable, making it the best investment for someone serious about learning the right way.
Feature
12-Hole Premium
Eidolove Double Ocarina
Material
High-Grade Ceramic
Premium Hand-Crafted Ceramic
Range
1.5 Octaves
2 Octaves +
Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Intermediate to Pro
Best For
Daily Practice & Foundations
Professional Performance
Moving to the Next Level: The Double Ocarina
When you move past basic melodies, you’ll eventually hit a "wall"—you simply run out of high notes. This is where the multi-chamber design becomes essential.
The Eidolove Double Ocarina Professional AC is designed for players who refuse to be limited. This double-pipe ceramic flute allows you to play complex pieces that are impossible on a single-chamber instrument. The transition between chambers is smooth, and the tone remains consistent, which is the hallmark of a truly professional-grade ceramic instrument.
Direct Advice: Which one should you pick?
Don't buy a 6-hole ocarina unless it's a gift for a child. It's too limiting. If you are just starting, go with the 12-Hole Premium Ceramic—it's the perfect balance of ease and quality. However, if you are an ambitious musician or an advanced player looking for versatility, the Eidolove Double Ocarina is the superior choice that you will never "outgrow."
