Ocarinas
I checked out the archives with little info. And I went through many pages of all ready existing past postings.
My question, if it has not been already asked is, how well in tune are the ocarinas?
I found a website,
http://www.songbirdocarina.com
that claims to be in tune.
You all know what it is like to play along with other instrumentalist and not be in tune with them.
Is there such a thing as an in tuned ocarina?
Laura
Any (plastic) ocarina that’s made off a mold from one that’s in tune, should also be in tune. As to the clay ones, it’s a matter of clay shrinkage, firing temperature, and a good bit of chance. That last from a long-time ocarina maker at the local Renaissance Festival.
I would surmise that if you’d be able to try several, you’d find at least one or two in tune. Good luck! 
Cheers,
Bill Whedon
Cheers,
Bill Whedon
Susato make a small ocarina that I think would be in tune. I have one, but never tried it against any other instruments.
These are molded plastic, but not sweet potato shaped.
Another Ocarina site I still have on file:
Thanks for the replies.
I have been doing a bit of research on the ocarinas and have come to the conclusion.
WHY!
When I have other things on the menue to choose from whistle wise.
Why settle for cookies when I can have pumpkin pie?
Laura
I’d have to agree. Ocarinas look cute, but only cover 1 to 1 1/2 octaves tops.
I can see the Zelda one looked fun, but generally, a whistle is cheaper, more robust, more versatile, easier to replace if it gets broken, etc etc
I agree…
I would rather play a recorder rather than an ocarina.
The whistle still is the best.