me who just got my ocarina from amazon today: 👀

@jeffersonencarnacion1051

3 жыл бұрын

Me lol

@doughboyftb413

3 жыл бұрын

Facts, mine doesn't sound like any of these. 😭😭

@PhiladelphiaD

3 жыл бұрын

Literally Me rn

@astra5958

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuealEythernddare you seem to know your Ocarinas could you be able to give advice on buying a beginner one?

@omgdflea

3 жыл бұрын

I did but i figure if i get better I'll reward myself with a higher quality one....

Night by Noble rocks 🖤🖤

@ZeldaACFan17

3 жыл бұрын

The Night by Noble is a great ocarina if you want to travel because it's plastic, and the almost $40 price tag might seem like a lot, but the price reflects the quality of the ocarina, so if you want a good ocarina, spend a little more money and buy from reputable brands.

@susanhipolito418

Жыл бұрын

I’m such a big fan of you you were the first channel I’ve ever watched😊

@ImYukoXD

10 ай бұрын

OMG FRECKLED ZELDA IM A FANNN

@NicholasDheo

2 ай бұрын

Agreeee!!!

We have a clarinet player in my band who buys a "throwaway" instrument from Amazon every year. He uses it when we have outside performances (usually parades). If it happens to rain it's not an expensive loss if the instrument gets wet, and at about $80 a pop, he just buys a "new" one every year. That's about as good as an Amazon instrument can do :)

I did buy my first ocarina from Amazon, luckily it was a Night by Noble. A great instrument. I didn't yet know of STL, but I have used STL for some tabs, and their teacarina looks like fun. I just learned my first song this week, the Pallet town theme from pokemon red, on my 12 hole alto c. I sound good at least half the time. 😂

I bought mine yesterday from amazon for 12 dollars. I figured I’d get a cheap one to see if I liked it and to learn on. If not well, my sister’s kids now have a new 12 hole whistle

I bought one on Amazon 3 years ago for $70. I was made in italy out of the same type of clay as they use in terra cotta plant pots and was fired in straw. Smelled like bacon when it came out of the box and had a nice blackish/red paint similar to that of some violins. Much more ergonomic then any other I have seen. It sounded awful though so I didn't play it for years. Tried learning the tin whistle about a month ago and decided to pick up the ocarina again and learn them together. Sound came out perfect. When I use a pitch measuring software, the scale was a perfect C scale when played softly, and a perfect C# scale when played loudly. I do not know if over blowing is supposed to cause a pitch shift but it seems to. I think the reason for the bad sound may have been inconsistent breath power. I now use software when I play to get used to how I need to blow to keep the ocarina in tune with the C scale.

Such a great video, now I know that I was doing the right things, just on a poorly made ocarina! Will be on the lookout for a better one now!! Thanks Gina! 💛

@GinaLuciani

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry for the frustration but glad you now know it wasn't you!

I'm a Sitar player (an Indian, stringed instrument. ) and purchased my first, electric Sitar from Amazon. I don't know if I got lucky, but I love it. It's in great condition, plays well and was clearly crafted with care. It was pretty expensive, about 500 dollars, so that could be why. My friend is wanting to become a flutist and he asked me to check you out. He's wanting me to play Sitar in one of his future songs when he becomes a better player. Great video! Subscribed.

@KatieLynEaster

2 жыл бұрын

which brand is it? I love the sitar music in a few of the Beatles songs and find the sitar soooo enchanting.

@schuylerleithulfr788

2 жыл бұрын

@@KatieLynEaster I don't think it's really a specific brand. But the company on Amazon was called IM. Best of luck!

Glad to know this, and more so that I got my first ocarina from the site you work with! Thanks again for these amazin videos. I can't wait to get started!

1:18 wasn't expecting that, you don't look older than 25 😂

@leif1075

3 жыл бұрын

I thought she was 21..she looks 20 or so..

@blamingfish432

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the makeup

@Dovah21

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was like "What? So has she been playing since age 3?" Gina looks, maybe, 26 at the oldest, or she's a very pretty 30-something.

@jayisjustired

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dovah21 yeah actually! but she was actually 4 when she started😅

This really helped, was about to buy the the second ocarina that you showed off amazon. Thanks for saving me the trouble, gonna go for the STL ones now.

I play the recorder and ocarina and your videos have really helped me with my passion. Thank you a lot.

I’d like to say thank you for getting me into start playing the ocarina, I’ve purchased one from Amazon and tried to follow the tutorial that ya provided, it sounds off, so I returned it and bought the plastic one from STLOcarina and I loved it!

Thank you so much for the comparisons! I started searching KZread for reviews for an ocarina I got for my birthday because I could tell it sounded off. Glad to know I'm not the only one.

That was very helpful, I got what I was looking for. Thank you so much Gina. And additional thanks for the discount coupon I used at STL Ocarina 😊

Ordered mine off Amazon about a week ago💀💀💀. Felt like the sound quality was off despite my inexperience. This video was confirmation ✨

@zephyrias

Жыл бұрын

Same here! Im looking to get the $30 plastic ocarina

Great video, I want to learn to play so it was good to see what the notes are and what to look for in getting my first ocarina. Thank you for all this information.

Night by Noble Ocarinas are pretty reliable on Amazon:)

I bought mine from a local game store for $20. Always thought I was just bad at it, good to know I'm only half bad, and the other half is the instrument itself, lol.

I got my first Ocarina today! Thank you for the video and discount code!

Bought my first ocarina recently, off of Amazon. Luckily my girlfriend is an ocarinist and recommended the Night by Noble, so even off Amazon I got a good one.

THANK YOU for doing this video. Very Helpful!

I was thinking of getting one to surprise my sister and I’m so glad I saw these videos, only the best for my sister

I was going to be ordering my first ocarina at the beginning of next month, moving from strings to woodwinds for the first time. Thanks for the tip!

Same, I will have to buy a new one, thank you so much Gina for the correct info, definitely subbing to your channel!

Gina, thank you so much for all your videos. I have been playing Native American flute for years. I want to try something different like the Ocarina This video was very helpful on starting my search for one of these. Keep up the great work! 😄👍

My boss came into our workplace the other day with 4 ocarina boxes from somewhere in China. Apparently it arrived at their home and no one there ordered them. We couldn't figure out who bought them so he gave me one. It's one of the cheap ones, but I literally got it for free unexpectedly, so I thought that I might as well learn to use it. But since it's so low quality, I'm not sure if it is worth it.

Thank you so much for making this amazing video! I thought I was going nuts, since all my high notes sounded the same. My $20 amazon Zelda replica looks pretty, but in terms of sound it's way off.

@zeldaaachen7200

Жыл бұрын

My amazon ocarina is totally fine you can see it on my channel

I bought my ocarina off of Amazon, and originally I was SOO excited to play it. But now I’m anxious to see if it will even work. Thanks for making this video. It helped me make better choices in the future. Love your tutorials by the way! Keep up the great work!!

@Neytiristree

Жыл бұрын

update?

@FurryShroomLad

Жыл бұрын

@@Neytiristree Update, It is somewhat out of tune and also I am tone deaf so I cannot tell. But still it works really good!

@Neytiristree

Жыл бұрын

@@FurryShroomLad i just got mine and yes i agree!!

Welp, too late for that now chief lol I bought one from amazon that was ceramic with pretty flowers and birds painted on it. Oh well, if it doesn't sound good, then it can be a nice display piece and a pretty lesson lol. After watching this video, I went straight to the STL website and bought a plastic one with your code. Thanks for the helpful info! ❤

@sierrapeace3783

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the exact same one oh well.

@LeeLeeB5

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Me, too!😂

Thanks for sharing!

bought my first ocarina and used your code. waiting for it to be delivered but i'm stoked i bought a 12 hole plastic good enough for me so i'm gonna be happy :)

that first one I GOT THAT EXACT FREAKING ONE

@snowflakegri8166

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao, me and my sister too.

I should have found this video a week ago! I'll be returning my Amazon ocarina (way off-key in a different way than either of the ones you showed), and I just placed an order from STL.

Thank you for the review! I want to buy an ocarina, and this is super helpful.

Watching this video as I wait for my 20$ Amazon Ocarina... Now I'm contemplating canceling the order. Absolutely love anyone on YT who's willing to purchase something to review for others. Subbed... Also what you said about the higher octive notes being the notes that won't play on the crappy ones... That was my experience with recorders in Middle School. Those black plastic ones they give you tend to suffer on the higher notes. Got a marble recorder and it sounds amazing all the way through the scale. Also Drume hand in Portland Oregon sells a ceramic ocarina for $50. I saw it when I was ordering a tongue drum from them. thought that price is kinda high. But I suspect it's a high quality one. At least it's made in the states by local entrepreneurs. I'm going to wait until my order gets here; if it's not in the right key, and doesn't play all the notes I'll send it back and I'll use your link to buy one from STL.

I almost ordered an Amazon one until I watched this video, I went with stl instead , more expensive but I wanted something good! Thanks for the code!

thanks i bought mine off of STL it was worth it even for the expensive price the one at amazon usually have a squeak when you blow or a higher pitch this one has that perfect middle tune and always stays that way

@newlyguajardo2704

3 жыл бұрын

bought the 12 hole tenor matte black.

*I just bought a night by noble off Amazon. Thanks for the advice!*

I got the ocarina you recommended it should get it in 5-7 days! I’m super excited this is my first ocarina!

Gina- I bought two quality ocarinas from STL. The one I use right now is a tenor in the Key of C. I am brand new to playing but play the guitar ukulele and drums so I have some music in me. What I have noticed with the ocarina is that the blowing technique can greatly affect the pitch. I have to work real hard to get the pitch of C when measuring it with an electronic piano tuner. Most times I get a D or D flat and it feels like my fingers are sealing the holes correctly . Can you elaborate on what is going on?

I was going to buy mine off of Amazon, but after seeing this video i quickly went to stl and bought one from there it'll be here in a few weeks, I'm very excited

Well looks like I got to buy another ocarina because I didn’t know this when I bought mine 😆 I got mine off of Amazon so I need to buy another from STL I guess

@leblobbers2369

3 жыл бұрын

just see if it's good first

Thank you for these videos , I have a 6-holed Ocarina from STL that is plastic ,, constantly seeking out good Zelda and Mario tutorials that will make my 6-hole Ocarina shine ,,, 😊👍

I watched this KZread and bought 5 Ocarinas from STL site. Two Ceramics are for me and my wife, and three plastics are for my Ocarina group. I am not a person who usually post a reply but at this time I decided to do, because I regret buying those at STL. First, nothing comes with a case. I bought one at Amazon and it comes with a nice Ocarina case, but at STL, they just sent out those Ocarina in a paper box. It is very uncomfortable to carry it in a paper box. Second, I bought 3 plastic Ocarinas. I disappointed that they are not cheap but they looks cheap... I means they look like a toy. They sounds good but sometimes it is not stable when I blew high pitch. Two other Ocarinas are Ceramics, and they are fine but price seems higher than Amazon, and of course they comes without a case. Third, So I thought again and again, and I decided to return. When I went to the site, I can only return within 10 days, I have to pay for the returning package, and there is also 30% of restocking fee.... "F...." So, I gave up the returning, and I will buy at Amazon when I want more... that they come with a case and when I do not like I can return until I find a decent one.... I finally recognize that this KZread is more likely commercial....

@TrippyGang2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I need honest opinions.i like my Amazon ocarina. They use the whole "oh you need better" advertising. If I find the perfect ocarina I'm gonna make a video. However, Amazon does have a slight problem with higher pitches but until another one comes along I'm satisfied.

I just bought a cermamic one off a norwegian online videogame retailer after I tried to 3D print one, which could not hit the higher pitches. I've worried it will be the same bad Amazon quality. If it sucks I might consider STL but I just worry about the toll costs I have to pay. I tend to get those with stuff ordered from the US

Hey!! I have just discovered your channel! Is it at least useful start with the one made from ceramic? The thing is that I am from Mexico and got the ceramic one (it was the only option) It is a 12 hole Ocarina very similar at the one from ceramic you showed... I don't know how to verify if the Ocarina sound calibrated or not... Any advice?? Thank you very much and thanks for your channel!! I just started to loved it!! David TM

I wish I had seen this video before purchasing a Zelda from Amazon. Delivered 3 days ago and the high notes sound like wind. It’s beautiful and will likely be a display unit on a shelf in my recording studio. Two days ago I ordered the Zelda from STL. Still waiting for it;15 days until delivery by DHL.. That sucks. UPS, FedEx and USPS are faster and cheaper. I could bicycle to St. Louis in 15 days. Anxious to try out the SRL Zelda and get the high notes. Thanks Gina for your videos. They are great.

Hi, do you have any tips for people in UK who don't have access to STL? Thanks for all these excellent videos.

Damn! I just purchased one before I stumbled onto your video! Lucky I didn't spend too much!

Ugh the second one, I was just given that exact ocarina as a gift and I was so excited. Looked up how to play song of storms. And I got the finger work down but it just wasn't sounding right. And then I saw this videos thumb nail and I'm like, "oh God no" when I saw you holding my ocarina lmao. Looks like I gotta do some shopping. I'm not gonna learn on this trash.

Thanks for the tip! I bought my first ocarina from Etsy. It is in the 20 dollar range. I'm a total beginner, so I'm not sure how in-tune it is, but it doesn't sound as good as the ones you recommend here. I'd like to make sure any problem isn't due to the ocarina before I devote serious time to practicing, so I'm considering the STL Ocarina site. Is your code still active?

I got the 2nd Ocarina. Seems you have to blow extremely delicately for the last 3 higher notes. Im curious if the extra '2' neck strap holder holes effect this Ocarina.

I got a plastic 12 hole tenor ocarina and it looks very good

Well, I happen to have gotten an Ocarina for my birthday. After some light research, it appears to be an Amazon one. Song of Time played well when I tried it, but I'm gonna have to take a look at those higher notes when I get home. STL might be getting another sale today, thanks to you.

I'm new here and I'm loving your videos ❤️ Where can I find that fourth ocarina behind you?? It's so perfect 😍

@amberparker1028

3 жыл бұрын

From STL... Brio! I just bought it!

Thank you so much!!!! I'm a huge fan of the instrument. But not in the historical sense, it's just a nice flute to me from my favorite game, so really want mine to be from Zelda lol

Omg thank you, just ordered one off Amazon and then came here and requested refund instantly and ordered the legit ceramic zelda ocarina from STL! Btw thanks for the code 😁😁! (Shipping is sooo expensive, $30 usd!?)

27 years how the hell Have you started playing by the age of -4?

@RenoHaydenNo1

3 жыл бұрын

That’s young

@ashutoshshrivastava1931

3 жыл бұрын

She was born with a flute in her hand

@rodricksgf307

3 жыл бұрын

@@ashutoshshrivastava1931 straight out of the womb

@jayisjustired

2 жыл бұрын

yes she did start when she was 4 actually!

@fs1-

2 жыл бұрын

@@jayisjustired bro shut up

The first one you showed is the exact same one I have...And I won this thing off of a freakin claw machine app!😅 I should have freakin known!😭

Looking for porcalen Japanese 12 holes. Any suggestions. I saw one on Facebook market and it has a symbol , and its Ceramic, i read porcalin is the best. I want to start playing this instrument

I've wanted one since I was 8, just bought the plastic STL one with your code! Fingers crossed!

Hi! My 8 year old wants to learn to play this instrument. Do you by chance know when the purple beginner 12 hole Ocarina will be back in stock? Or where else would you recommend getting one if not Amazon?

Where did you get the Ocarina holders in your background?

Ok so for people who have the bad ocarina *ahem me* is there a way to make it sound better or no

I got mine from Ocarina Wind, inout please? Do I need to replace mine?

i have one like the 1st one you showed identical accually i did not buy it off of amozon and it sounded quite nice

I got a ocarina on Amazon and it was a songbird one, it plays well and I like it! Oh and it’s plastic.

I was looking at a ceramic ocarina from etsy. I know there's alot of variation on there but do you think it would be ok?

Anybody know what that green and purple ocarina is called?(or have a link)

You really hear the different. Thx for that. I get an old one from a friend and i really wanna learn it, but its a bad one like from amazon and I buyed now a new one from stlocarina's because they sound really better.

@GinaLuciani

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this video was helpful for you!

Love this, REALLY should have looked into it before buying one lmao

I want to get the third ocarina ghat is 25 dollar can you share the link from amazon

Thanks !

best advice to anyone looking to start actually playing the ocarina is get a 4/5/6 hole pendant. don't get a sweet potato, thank me after you learn posture, fingering and decide to upgrade. the quality control between playablility and asthetics will always err on the side of form over functionality unless youre willing to pay the exta money.

I just got one on Amazon, but from STL’s shop on there! Haha

What is the far right ocerina in the back? It looks so cool 😩

Uh oh I bought the one that is with silver for $29 but it was from etsy and I have never owned a 12 note ocarina before. But I will say I did own a 6 note of the peruvian ceramic ocarina even though difficult to try to play. So I never knew their was different types of ocarina and qualities. But I'm glad I found this video now

It was the first time I saw such a magical instrument, and I slowly understood what his voice was like

I agree... I bought one of amazon with the high notes not sounding nice at all. So 2 days later got one from stl and sent the one from Amazon back.

Nice new intro hope you use it more 🤩 also do you remember me if you do then hi!

I live in Europe and the shipping prices on the STL site are completely absurd. Any good stores on this side of the Pacific that you know of?

I'm from Austria. I want to start learning Ocarina. Where can i get one for beginners?

I own an 40$ night by noble Idk if its good? I Don't play a ton so I might be bad

i bought a jean paul flute on amazon and it was epic, i ordered a trumpet used from amazon also jean paul and it seemed pretty good but it was a little too beat up. make sure you can return it before buy!! lol

Thank you for educating me on that because I have one and it’s the one exactly what you’re showing in the video and I got it from earth thrift store for 24 bucks and I was watching your tutorial how to play it and it really is off like everything sounds the same

Can you buy a Stl ocarina of amazon and of you can Then please let me know which One because there so many

Hello Gina I ordered a ocarina from your website on December 1 2021 I didn't receive it

I actually found a night by noble off of amazon, and its my only one at the moment, though i'm looking to get another that fit my large hands

does it matter if i get a mini ocarina

You didn’t have to say you were a teacher for me to know you were a teacher, You talking feels peaceful, calm, and even when your judging the ocarinas it dosent sound mean or negative

I literally got my amazon ocarina yesterday but I'm quite impulsive so it's my starting point and I'll invest if I get somewhere with it

Where do you get those beautiful ocarina stands?! 😱😮😮

which would you say is the best ( for under 50$)

yeah my fiance has one from amazon that i just discovered which im pretty sure is the second amazon one you showed and its a nightmare, the top 2 notes of the scale just dont come out at all and the c's are hard to play

What about ocarina wind from Amazon? I got one and it sounds good but I don't know if it is tune. I got the forest whisper.

@CFWhitman

3 жыл бұрын

They are more reputable than most of the brands on Amazon, but they can still be a bit hit or miss. Ocarinas like the plastic Night by Noble (Night and Noble are two different companies that collaborated on this model), a regular plastic Noble, or a Focalink ocarina (make sure of the actual maker) are the most reliable things you can find on Amazon. It's very difficult to find a good ceramic ocarina on Amazon (unless you are talking about a decent pendant, which you might find by Focalink).

Yes, you can purchase instruments off of Amazon if you do some research or know exactly what you are buying. Amazon sells many well known very good brands of various instruments.

Me, who almost bought a ceramic ocarina off Amazon...😌🙏

Show em, estou aprendendo e é muito difícil tocar, muito mesmo. Parabéns, seus vídeos tem me ajudado. Brasil

@0.Sonny.0

Жыл бұрын

você ainda toca hoje em dia?

Does the STL shop ship in the Philippines?