(Ocarina). Welcome to the wonderful world of ocarina! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with this enchanting instrument, this method from Hal Leonard is designed to help you unlock your musical potential and explore the captivating sounds of the ocarina. From learning the basics of hand positions and breath control to playing beautiful tunes, this method will take you step by step towards becoming an ocarina virtuoso. The Hal Leonard Ocarina Method is a comprehensive, easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play the ocarina. Written by ocarina soloist, designer, educator, and popularist Cris Gale, you'll learn loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying online video, featuring the author, provides further instruction 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. Video files are accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be downloaded or streamed.