Sweet Potato Ocarinas
There is a mysterious quality to the shape of these unique instruments.
Visually they are both stimulating and captivating. Is it sculpture? Is it
art? Is it musical? Yes, it's all of these...and more. The free-flowing form
is comforting and satisfying to hold. It more than fits into your hand, it
melts into your soul. Very soon you will find yourself becoming one with
this instrument. The sound is rich and mellow...from the soprano with its
pure, sweet tone to the bass with its soft resonance, each sweet potato is
painstakingly voiced and accurately tuned for optimal tonal quality.
These extraordinary ocarinas are recognized worldwide as unique works of musical art. Each instrument is stamped on the INSIDE with JC HIND, the date it was made, and a serial number identifying it in the chronological listing of Hind's instruments. Collectors have long appreciated this sequential list, because it precisely establishes the exact day the instrument was made. Traditionally, such documented collector's items have been highly prized and have increased steadily in value over time.
I offer Sweet Potato ocarinas in five sizes: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, and Double. Not all sizes are available at all times.
 SOPRANO starting at $225 |
The soprano sweet potato has a sweet and pure tone without a
hint of breathiness...even on the highest notes. It's a good choice
if you want to carry it in your pocket. It has double holes for low
E and F#. The ocarina to the left is made of Bolivian rosewood. At
the bottom of this page you will find links to my price lists
showing all the woods I have available. The
fingering chart and care instructions
are provided here on the website.
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 ALTO starting at $325 |
The alto is four notes lower than the soprano and has a melodic
sound. It has double holes for low B and C#. Each instrument comes in a
thick corduroy drawstring carrying bag for protection. The ocarina
to the left is made of Cocobolo. At the bottom of this page you will
find links to my price lists showing all the woods I have available.
The
fingering chart and care instructions
are provided here on the website.
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 TENOR starting at $375 |
The tenor has a mellow, soothing sound. It has double holes for low E and F#.
Each instrument comes in a thick corduroy drawstring carrying bag
for protection. The ocarina to the left is made of Cocobolo. At the
bottom of this page you will find links to my price lists showing
all the woods I have available. The
fingering
chart and care instructions are
provided here on the website.
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 BASS starting at $395 |
The bass tone is soft, yet resonant with
quick response. It plays effortlessly with just the slightest breath
of air and is very relaxing and soothing to play. It has double
holes for low B and C#. Each instrument comes in a thick corduroy
drawstring carrying bag for protection. The ocarina to the left is
made of Cocobolo. At the bottom of this page you will find links to
my price lists showing all the woods I have available. The
fingering
chart and care instructions are
provided here on the website.
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 DOUBLE starting at $550 |
The double sweet potato plays an extended range of over two
octaves. The left (lower) side progresses up the scale from low A to
D# above the octave. Then the right (higher) chamber continues up
the scale from E to C. It has double holes for low A and B, and high
F# and B. Each instrument comes in a thick corduroy drawstring
carrying bag for protection. The ocarina to the left is made of
Cocobolo. At the bottom of this page you will find links to my price
lists showing all the woods I have available. The
fingering chart and care instructions
are provided here on the website.
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