(Ocarina). The Hal Leonard Ocarina Method is a comprehensive, easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play the ocarina. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying online video, featuring author Cris Gale, provides further instruciton as well as demonstrations of the music in the book. Topics covered include: a history of the ocarina * types of ocarinas * breathing and articulation * note names and key signatures * meter signatures and rhythmic notation * fingering charts * many classic folksongs * and more.

(Ocarina). Arranged for 10-, 11-, or 12-hole ocarinas, this collection features 30 pop hits even beginners can play! Songs include: Believer * Candle in the Wind * Every Breath You Take * Hallelujah * Hey, Soul Sister * I'm Yours * My Girl * Perfect * Roar * Shake It Off * The Sound of Silence * Sweet Caroline * Uptown Girl * Yesterday * and more.

(Ocarina). Ocarina players of all ages will love this collection of 30 Disney favorites, including: Be Our Guest * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Colors of the Wind * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Hakuna Matata * How Far I'll Go * I Just Can't Wait to Be King * Kiss the Girl * Mickey Mouse March * When You Wish upon a Star * Whistle While You Work * A Whole New World * You've Got a Friend in Me * Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah * and many more. Arranged for 10-, 11-, and 12-hole ocarinas.

(Guitar Collection). There has never been a collection of fingerstyle repertoire like this one. Beginning with the roots of fingerstyle and artists like Robert Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis along with works of 20th century masters like Chet Atkins and John Fahey and a legion of modern pioneers like Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel the sheer scope of this collection makes it a must-own for all fingerstyle guitarists. This truly one-of-a-kind book covers an expansive and eclectic variety of styles and techniques, including modern innovations like percussive gestures and two hands on the fingerboard. Over 50 artists are featured, each represented by a single, characteristic piece. All songs are shown in standard notation and tab and include special historical and performance notes, making this book an incredibly valuable tool for any student of fingerstyle guitar. Artists featured include: Chet Atkins, Pierre Bensusan, Alex de Grassi, Tommy Emmanuel, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Jorma Kaukonen, Adrian Legg, Andy McKee, Jerry Reed, Doc Watson, and dozens more.

(Ocarina). 30 favorite carols of the holiday season have been arranged in this collection for the ocarina. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Coventry Carol * Deck the Hall * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * It Came upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Holy Night * Silent Night * Up on the Housetop * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * and more.

Is the ocarina easy to play? Why does my ocarina sound out of tune? Why does my ocarina have airy high notes? If you've asked yourself these questions about playing the transverse ocarina, or want to learn more about the instrument then look no further than Serious Ocarina Player. The ocarina is a wind instrument most notable for its pure ethereal tone. Quality transverse ocarinas are capable of creating everything from mournful slow melodies to highly ornamented tunes. They have a straightforward fingering system similar to a flute or tin whistle, and are fully chromatic. Most ocarinas are small, easily slipped into pocket or bag, and played whenever it takes your fancy. Yet, despite their apparent simplicity, playing the ocarina well can be difficult. Often, the intuitive approaches lead to bad technique, and there are many hidden challenges. Serious Ocarina Player introduces a solid foundation that will help you avoid common pitfalls, preparing you to play better and faster. Covered topics include: * The history and capabilities of the transverse ocarina. * Identifying ocarinas designed as serious instruments. * Single chamber vs multichamber ocarinas. * Understanding ocarinas in different keys and octaves. * The fingering systems of single chamber and multichamber ocarinas. * Holding ocarinas and playing the high notes * Blowing an ocarina to create a clean, controlled tone. * Playing in tune, and the impact of ambient temperature. * Making the most of your practice time. * Identifying playable music, and adapting music to the ocarina. * Performing and using Classical and Celtic articulation/ornamentation. * Recording an ocarina in a studio setting. About the author: Robert Hickman has been making and playing ocarinas since 2012. He has often played in folk sessions, and studied other instruments. These provided a platform to develop good playing techniques and guide the design of his ocarinas.