Professional 12-note Ocarina in C(do) - straw-smoked

This is a wind instrument with excellent manufacturing attributes, and many users consider it to be the ocarina offering the best value for money.

This is a straw-smoked instrument, making it strong and rigid, with a soft, pleasant feel. What's more, its chemical composition contains no toxic agents, so it's totally safe to be in contact with your mouth when you blow.

It's also worth mentioning that this ocarina flute has a total of 12 holes, enabling you to play a variety of high and low notes without complication. Its body offers an ergonomic grip and, thanks to its weight, you can handle it for long periods without generating fatigue for your hands. What's more, the instrument has a pleasing aesthetic thanks to its color.

On the other hand, it's important to note that this instrument is suitable for professional use, and is even acquired as a collector's item due to its attractiveness. 

Its special features 

The ocarinas have the particularity of having a series of holes of different sizes distributed over their sides, over which you'll have to place your fingers and, by blowing into the mouthpiece, you'll have to cover or uncover them. This is how you generate sound. In this sense, bear in mind that all these holes represent musical notes, and that the sound variations to be achieved will depend on them. Consequently, the number of holes present in the instrument should be included in your ocarina comparison.

For example, if we look at the most popular models on the market, we find models with six and up to twelve holes, designed for beginners and professionals respectively. Indeed, the more holes they have, the greater the musician's mastery required to develop the melodies. Consequently, an ocarina with 8 or 12 holes requires more effort and control when blowing into the mouthpiece. However, the range of high and low tones will be much more varied.

Transport and storage

The ocarina is generally a compact instrument, easy to carry or store. However, its structure tends to deteriorate easily, as we place the instrument in the backpack, car, cupboard or drawer, exposed to friction with other objects. Over time, therefore, the ocarina will begin to lose its appeal and may even break or dent, depending on the material from which it is made.

At first, you may be concerned about the cost of protective gear, but you need to consider that using a bag or case for your instrument is more than a luxury, it's a necessity. 

To protect your instrument when you're not using it, choose a hard case to protect it from knocks.

Manufacturing

Obtaining an inexpensive, quality ocarina is probably the goal of many musicians who are passionate about this instrument, but for this to be possible it is necessary to know in detail the type of material used in its manufacture. Remember that the durability of the ocarina, as well as the harmony of its sounds, will depend on the high or low quality of the raw material. In this sense, we can find a wide variety of ocarinas on the market, made from synthetic materials, ceramic or wood.

In any case, what's really important is that, if the ocarina is made of plastic, we need to corroborate that the polymer is free of toxic agents likely to cause an allergic reaction on contact. Similarly, it must be rigid and have a pleasant, soft feel. Ceramic instruments, on the other hand, must have been exposed to a firing process to harden and withstand any unexpected impact, while wooden instruments must be sanded and varnished for a better finish.

The resonator creates a sound wave with a particular cavity and is therefore incapable of creating harmonic nuances. 

The ocarina, like other vase flutes, is unique in that it does not depend on the length of the flute to produce a particular tone. In fact, the pitch depends on the ratio between the total surface area of the open holes and the total volume of the closed instrument. 

This ocarina is ideal for young and old alike, whether you're a beginner or a more experienced musician.