How to play 6 Hole Ocarina Lessons - Lesson 1 (C,D) on the ocarina#
The first note to learn is C. We’ll combine C and D and keep building from there in each future ocarina lesson.
What Lesson 1 covers#
Every 6-hole ocarina player starts here. Lesson 1 introduces just two notes, C and D, and asks you to move cleanly between them. C is the lowest note on the instrument, so it is the natural place to begin. The short exercise alternates the pair until the switch feels automatic. Before you chase any speed, check that each hole is fully covered by the pad of your finger. A note that comes out breathy or sharp usually means a hole is only half sealed. Get C and D solid and the notes added in later lessons will sit on a steady foundation.
Tablature#
| C | D | C | D | C | D | C | D | ||||
| C | C | D | D | C | C | D | D | C | D | C | D |