Playing my favorite Zelda songs on 12 hole ocarina

If you've just picked up a ceramic instrument and want to play some Zelda songs on 12 hole ocarina, you've probably realized it's a bit harder than Link makes it look in the games. He just presses a few buttons on a controller, and suddenly he's warping across Hyrule. In real life, there's a lot more breath control and finger gymnastics involved. But honestly, that's half the fun. There is something incredibly satisfying about holding a cool-looking ocarina—especially if it's blue with the Triforce on it—and hearing those familiar melodies come to life. ...

April 25, 2026 · 6 min · Severi Dini