@Joz Gan I do try my best to help individuals and small business share their creations 😊 plus it means the rest of us get to see and enjoy their cool stuff 😂
I heard that the notes only sound in tune at a certain breath pressure, so if you want to play a high note softly you can't, which could be a disadvantage. But then, on most happy or energetic songs, as it ascends, the intensity also increases, so this should not be a problem. I love the sound of the ocarina especially with songs like Riders of Rohan or Invincible from Warcraft. I'd like to get one too.
Great ocarina introduction - I love playing ocarina - 10 (or 11 ) hole ocarinas, that don't have the subholes are usually easier to play in tune. Some ocarinas have an increasing breath pressure as you ascend the scale, but others have a more even breath pressure and require less air to play - much like the tin whistle, brands vary in terms of playing characteristics. They are a great alternative to tin whistle if you play outdoors as wind isn't such a big deal with the windway underneath. I'm hoping for a double ocarina for Christmas that has a 2 octave range. 💖
I'm a pro at both and love both but definitely prefer the ocarina. You need a good quality one diferente keys. Unlike the whistle, the ocarina is both a consert pitch and a transposing instrument. Get a double and you have more scale. Some songs I can only play on the ocarina. Also I find the flats on the ocarina are easier and mostly straight forward. And you can also half cover the hole, so more options. Good to have both.
This has been the best video I've ever seen explaining the ocarina! I've always wondered about them since I was a kid playing Zelda haha, Yeah, gamer nerd. No regrets! hahaha Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Your videos are so informative, I am truly grateful. I'm not sure if this is the best place but I lost everything when I left Canada, including my whistle. I'm restarting my life and can't afford any luxuries. I've been 11 months without a whistle and I miss it immensely. I am asking the community, if anyone can spare a whistle, I would be immensely indebted to them. I will happily repay the shipping cost when I have the funds to spare! I apologize for sounding the beggar on your video, I just miss tin whistle so much. I hope you'll forgive me.
Another instrument to add to my list of things to try one day. Thank you, this was interesting! I can't help wondering how the hole positions work... given the variety of shapes on offer on the web site, I'm imagining a lot of work goes into fine-tuning the designs for optimum tuning!
I started playing the tin whistle especially because I wanted to play the lord of the rings shire part you play here. I find it a beautiful and touching theme. Since my baby girl was born 2 years ago, I have an issue playing it because every time she hears it she starts to tear up and cry, I guess she finds it touching as well :)
From nostalgia from Legend of Zelda, I actually played ocarina before tin whistle. I learned with a much more simplified fingering system, however, that's quicker to pick up than the chart STL use, though, I wouldn't be surprised if the harder one is more in tune. Oddly, since I'm mainly a tuba player, I find tin whistles harder to blow soft enough on vs bass ocarina (which was my first) and alto recorder, though, I rarely play the higher ocarina to know if it has a similar issue for me. The big vessel of the bass ocarina hadn't been giving me the same issue, however, and my low D whistle has been easier as well. Generally preferring that lower register, I actually have a Bass Bb whistle arriving today that I can't wait to compare to my bass ocarina and tenor recorder.
I love both instruments but not being able to play the ocarina softly whist staying in tune is a bit of a pain, apart from that its a fantastic instrument!
Interesting that you place these two instrument together. A few weeks ago I had purchased both. Personally, I find the ocarina a bit easier to play. Getting my breathing right on both instruments is still a problem so I do not notice the difference there yet. I find it easier to cover the holes on the ocarina then the tin whistle. I almost always have at least one hole on the tin whistle at least 10% uncovered and it messes the whole thing up. Second from the bottom is the most problematic for me as the spacing in the last two holes are not even with the rest. That said, I was able to play 2 and a half octaves with the tin whistle right out of the box. I heard that most people take year to get to the third octave so I am a little happy about that.
Speaking for myself, I find playing the tin whistle is a lot easier to learn to play, being that my tin whistles only play in the keys of G and D. Whereas, my ocarina (and recorder) are full chromatic instruments playing in all major and minor keys. In other words, there are more notes - sharps and flats - and therefore more fingerings to learn with the ocarina and recorder than with the tin whistle (for those of us who read music). But if one plays strictly by ear, the tin whistle and the ocarina and the recorder can be equally as easy. 🎼 🎵 BTW: When it comes to embouchure, speaking from my own experience, if one wants to learn to play an instrument with lots of embouchure - learn to play the trumpet, or other three-valve brass instruments. 👍 😉 🎺 The bugle, on the other hand, is all embouchure. If you one wants to play an instrument requiring no embouchure, there's always the native American flute and the kazoo. 😊
I work out how to play all the tunes I play by ear 💚 the are some links in the description though, I have a tutorial for how to play it on tin whistle. x
In my humble opinion, the biggest difference between the two, is playing in a windy day. It's impossible to play the whistles, but ocarinas are fine. I find the ocarina more suited to play inside, which defeats a bit the advantage of playing against a windy clima.
@@CutiepieTinWhistleThanks for replying 🙏🏻 I'm a long term whistle player, and ordered this ocarina but then I read many people saying that ocarinas are very loud and I got worried because I live in an apartment... But if at least they aren't louder than tin whistles then I guess it will be fine 😅
@@martinwright1575 I've honestly found all the ocarinas I've tried so, so much quieter! Tin whistles are so 'loud sounding' in comparison because they make a crisper sound, where ocarinas are considerably more mellow. I'm not sure on a decibel level but I'll check later today 👍👍
I've never had much trouble making those notes on tin whistle to be honest, even when I first started out. I've always found tin whistle easier than any of the other instruments I've tried to play, which is why it's the only one I've ever stuck with! 🤣 Certainly doesn't mean it's the same for everyone though!
Thank You to introduce the ocarina in your video. I love playing this magnficient instrument, as well the tin whistle. Danny Boy is the very first song i've learned on ocarina. Could you play it for us please ? :)
I don't find the ocarina particularly loud, though I guess if you try to play quietly you're more likely to be playing it of tune. You do need to blow harder to reach the correct notes...which inevitably means you're playing louder. There are plenty of ways to quieten a tin whistle though: th-cam.com/users/shorts1fBQ_dWJEyY?feature=share
I find tin whistle more direct and makes more sense I'm Asian with buck teeth it suits me well. I bought three ocarinas I can't play it to save my life lol in my dreams 🤣😍😸😴
Thank you for reviewing our ocarina. We love it!
Just need to learn to play it now 🤣
@Joz Gan I do try my best to help individuals and small business share their creations 😊 plus it means the rest of us get to see and enjoy their cool stuff 😂
Ordered mine yesterday
I heard that the notes only sound in tune at a certain breath pressure, so if you want to play a high note softly you can't, which could be a disadvantage. But then, on most happy or energetic songs, as it ascends, the intensity also increases, so this should not be a problem.
I love the sound of the ocarina especially with songs like Riders of Rohan or Invincible from Warcraft. I'd like to get one too.
Great ocarina introduction - I love playing ocarina - 10 (or 11 ) hole ocarinas, that don't have the subholes are usually easier to play in tune. Some ocarinas have an increasing breath pressure as you ascend the scale, but others have a more even breath pressure and require less air to play - much like the tin whistle, brands vary in terms of playing characteristics. They are a great alternative to tin whistle if you play outdoors as wind isn't such a big deal with the windway underneath. I'm hoping for a double ocarina for Christmas that has a 2 octave range. 💖
I'm a pro at both and love both but definitely prefer the ocarina. You need a good quality one diferente keys. Unlike the whistle, the ocarina is both a consert pitch and a transposing instrument. Get a double and you have more scale. Some songs I can only play on the ocarina. Also I find the flats on the ocarina are easier and mostly straight forward. And you can also half cover the hole, so more options. Good to have both.
Love it. I’m just getting into tin whistle (I already play recorder), the ocarina is on my list of instruments I want to try, thanks for this review!
This has been the best video I've ever seen explaining the ocarina! I've always wondered about them since I was a kid playing Zelda haha, Yeah, gamer nerd. No regrets! hahaha
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Your videos are so informative, I am truly grateful.
I'm not sure if this is the best place but I lost everything when I left Canada, including my whistle. I'm restarting my life and can't afford any luxuries. I've been 11 months without a whistle and I miss it immensely. I am asking the community, if anyone can spare a whistle, I would be immensely indebted to them. I will happily repay the shipping cost when I have the funds to spare!
I apologize for sounding the beggar on your video, I just miss tin whistle so much. I hope you'll forgive me.
The ocarina is so soft and dove like in its sound! Now I want one 😭
My understanding is that you can also half-hole an ocarina, but it's generally not done (though I couldn't tell you why)
What a beautiful gift you made me by publishing the video at my Birthday ! :)
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day ❤️
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank you my awesome sist ! How having a bad day with you wish ? 🙃😘
Another instrument to add to my list of things to try one day. Thank you, this was interesting! I can't help wondering how the hole positions work... given the variety of shapes on offer on the web site, I'm imagining a lot of work goes into fine-tuning the designs for optimum tuning!
I started playing the tin whistle especially because I wanted to play the lord of the rings shire part you play here. I find it a beautiful and touching theme. Since my baby girl was born 2 years ago, I have an issue playing it because every time she hears it she starts to tear up and cry, I guess she finds it touching as well :)
Omg thats beautiful 🥰
From nostalgia from Legend of Zelda, I actually played ocarina before tin whistle. I learned with a much more simplified fingering system, however, that's quicker to pick up than the chart STL use, though, I wouldn't be surprised if the harder one is more in tune. Oddly, since I'm mainly a tuba player, I find tin whistles harder to blow soft enough on vs bass ocarina (which was my first) and alto recorder, though, I rarely play the higher ocarina to know if it has a similar issue for me. The big vessel of the bass ocarina hadn't been giving me the same issue, however, and my low D whistle has been easier as well. Generally preferring that lower register, I actually have a Bass Bb whistle arriving today that I can't wait to compare to my bass ocarina and tenor recorder.
Interesting I never heard of this instrument before & I like to learn new things. Thanks
Song Bird Ocarinas is a very good maker. Quite a few other makers sell on Esty.
I love both instruments but not being able to play the ocarina softly whist staying in tune is a bit of a pain, apart from that its a fantastic instrument!
Is the ocarina louder than the typical high D whistle?
Interesting that you place these two instrument together. A few weeks ago I had purchased both. Personally, I find the ocarina a bit easier to play. Getting my breathing right on both instruments is still a problem so I do not notice the difference there yet. I find it easier to cover the holes on the ocarina then the tin whistle. I almost always have at least one hole on the tin whistle at least 10% uncovered and it messes the whole thing up. Second from the bottom is the most problematic for me as the spacing in the last two holes are not even with the rest. That said, I was able to play 2 and a half octaves with the tin whistle right out of the box. I heard that most people take year to get to the third octave so I am a little happy about that.
Speaking for myself, I find playing the tin whistle is a lot easier to learn to play, being that my tin whistles only play in the keys of G and D. Whereas, my ocarina (and recorder) are full chromatic instruments playing in all major and minor keys. In other words, there are more notes - sharps and flats - and therefore more fingerings to learn with the ocarina and recorder than with the tin whistle (for those of us who read music). But if one plays strictly by ear, the tin whistle and the ocarina and the recorder can be equally as easy. 🎼 🎵
BTW: When it comes to embouchure, speaking from my own experience, if one wants to learn to play an instrument with lots of embouchure - learn to play the trumpet, or other three-valve brass instruments. 👍 😉 🎺
The bugle, on the other hand, is all embouchure. If you one wants to play an instrument requiring no embouchure, there's always the native American flute and the kazoo. 😊
Cutiepie10 gotta remember that when I get my instruments
The acoustics going on inside the ocarina must be pretty complicated. Given how old it is, I wonder how they managed to figure it out.
Hi - have you tried the Coda EDC flute / ocarina?
I haven't. Sorry.
That is one of my favorite instruments.🙂
Is it a Long Whiste or Tin Whistle? The Sound is great and it looks long Measure how a Low Whistle? Its an Lir, or? Regards
It's a Bflat whistle, made by Lír. It's a bit longer than a regular high D whistle, but not as long as a low whistle.
Wow! And find did you find music notes for the hobbit?
I work out how to play all the tunes I play by ear 💚 the are some links in the description though, I have a tutorial for how to play it on tin whistle. x
What is the model this flute thin whistle? This model flute thin whistle is more bass sound?
In my humble opinion, the biggest difference between the two, is playing in a windy day. It's impossible to play the whistles, but ocarinas are fine. I find the ocarina more suited to play inside, which defeats a bit the advantage of playing against a windy clima.
How does that ocarina compare to the tin whistle in terms of volume/decibels output?
It's much quieter
@@CutiepieTinWhistleThanks for replying 🙏🏻
I'm a long term whistle player, and ordered this ocarina but then I read many people saying that ocarinas are very loud and I got worried because I live in an apartment... But if at least they aren't louder than tin whistles then I guess it will be fine 😅
@@martinwright1575 I've honestly found all the ocarinas I've tried so, so much quieter! Tin whistles are so 'loud sounding' in comparison because they make a crisper sound, where ocarinas are considerably more mellow. I'm not sure on a decibel level but I'll check later today 👍👍
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank you so much again! And keep up the great work, I love your videos!! 🤗
I've tried to handle with diatonic (?) ocarina and I failed )))) then I found pentatonic ocarina and life sparkled with new colors)))))
It's funny how things sometimes just click! :)
I think you have forgotten how in the beginning how very hard you worked to make the notes on the tin whistle.
I've never had much trouble making those notes on tin whistle to be honest, even when I first started out. I've always found tin whistle easier than any of the other instruments I've tried to play, which is why it's the only one I've ever stuck with! 🤣 Certainly doesn't mean it's the same for everyone though!
How the heck do they accurately place the holes on such a thing!?
Maths, physics and experience 🤩
Thank You to introduce the ocarina in your video. I love playing this magnficient instrument, as well the tin whistle. Danny Boy is the very first song i've learned on ocarina. Could you play it for us please ? :)
which is quieter? I'd love an ocarina that is quieter than my whistles...
I don't find the ocarina particularly loud, though I guess if you try to play quietly you're more likely to be playing it of tune. You do need to blow harder to reach the correct notes...which inevitably means you're playing louder.
There are plenty of ways to quieten a tin whistle though:
th-cam.com/users/shorts1fBQ_dWJEyY?feature=share
why does it feel like the tin whistle just does everything better than the ocarina? from simplicity to the quality of the sound produced
Really good post, a wonderful break down, if you're not getting paid you should be. Quality 😎🎙🎶✅
I don't get paid for any of my videos (other than tune commissions) 😊 I do get a lot of free stuff though!
@@CutiepieTinWhistle you should, though it's cool that you get freebies 👍
Woow so interesting
High quality plastic ocarinas play better than most ceramic ones
I find tin whistle more direct and makes more sense I'm Asian with buck teeth it suits me well. I bought three ocarinas I can't play it to save my life lol in my dreams 🤣😍😸😴
Some where in time..(low d)….ty
I can play the guitar badly. The ocarina seems pretty simple its just finding the right pressure especially for higher notes.
sounds like a 20-30 $ ocarina
Occarinas always falls out of my hand .