How to Hold the Ocarina

Left Pinky

Left Ring Finger Right Pinky

Right Ring Finger
Left Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger
Right Index Finger
Left Index Finger
Right Thumb
Left Thumb

• Place the neck strap around your neck

• Place your fingers according to the picture above, your left hand approaches
the ocarina from below, your right hand from above.
• You can rinse the ocarina with water for cleaning, but wait until the ocarina
is completely dry before playing again.
 How to Play the Ocarina
Blowing Technique
• Articulate each note by saying “tu” or “du” at the start of the note
• Make your mouth opening very small so that your airflow can be focused and strong.
Otherwise you will have poor airy tone.
Breath pressure
• Some ocarinas require an even amount of air from the lower notes to the highest
notes.
• Some ocarinas require a lot more air as you play higher. You can experiment with
Both ways of playing to see which works best on your ocarina.
Playing the bottom notes
• When playing the bottom two notes, blow lighter. The low notes require less air.
• Be sure to fully cover the holes. When using subholes, it is easy to let some air
escape.
Playing the top three notes
• Most of our ocarinas require that you blow harder on the top notes.
• You should bend your head (see pictures below) to get a better sound.

Normal Playing Position Position for Playing High Notes

 Complete Fingering Chart
A A# B

C C# D D# E F

F# G G# A A# B

C C# D D# E F
Zelda’s Lullaby

1
Epona’s Song

1
Epona’s Song

2
Kakariko Village

1
Minuet of Woods

1
Serenade of Water
X2

1
Song of Time

1
Requiem of Spirit