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🎵 Key Takeaway Can't play fast enough for your favorite ocarina tabs? Your tongue is the bottleneck. To master rapid solos, you must stop saying "Tu Tu Tu" and learn Double Tonguing ("Tu-Ku-Tu-Ku"). This technique doubles your speed and is essential for professional ocarina performance. You are trying to play a fast ocarina song. Maybe it's a competitive jig or a high-tempo Legend of Zelda ocarina music battle theme. But your tongue gets tired. You feel like you are tripping over your own breath, and the notes sound messy. If you've looked up how to play the ocarina before, you know that basic single tonguing has a speed limit. To break the speed barrier and play like a pro, you need to use the back of your tongue. This is a core part of any 12 hole ocarina guide for advanced players. The "Tu-Ku" Technique: How to Play Ocarina Like a Pro Say this out loud right now: "Tu - Ku - Tu - Ku". Tu: The tip of the tongue hits your teeth (Front). Ku: The back of the tongue hits