New Pendant Double Ocarina with Maximized Range

Been trying

This ocarina is not comfortable for my fingers. I keep trying to cover all the holes, and my fingers have to get in quite an unnatural position. Particularly my middle fingers. And if you don't cover every bit of every hole, of course, you don't get the correct note. The holes are too close for my fingers. I guess my fingers are too big. I would love to play it, but I can't. Also, for the lower chamber, you have to blow extra hard for the last two notes (D and E).

Great sounding ocarina - but challenging!

I love pendant ocarinas. But STL's double max range ocarina is a real challenge for dexterity. So be aware that it's going to take a lot of practice to play this one. It's likes having two 6 hole ocarinas, or really a 7 hole and a 6 hole. It sounds great. Even when playing only a single side at a time. While playing both sides you can create some interesting chord-like effects and haunting modal sounds. Simplest I found for me was using one half as a drone or a pedal tone assert a key, and suddenly it becomes an improvisational instrument where any melody just "works". I would say other than unique sound you get from the double chambers. The 8-hole extended range pendant ocarina is an easier instrument to play while having more range than upper register of the double. If you're really into pendant ocarinas, getting both is the maximum fun option. But don't get this double pendant ocarina first.

Awesome little ocarina

It takes some time to get used to the double chamber system... But when you do, this is the best little ocarina that is a double chamber you can buy... I also own the single chamber version both are a best value for the money