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🎵 Key Takeaway High notes require fast, cold air. Low notes require slow, warm air. If your low notes (Low C, B, A) sound weak, airy, or squeaky, you are probably blowing too hard. Learn the "Fogging the Mirror" breath technique to unlock rich, deep tones. Everyone complains about high notes. But as an ocarina teacher, I see just as many students struggle with the bottom of the instrument. When you play a Low C (all holes covered), does it sound thin? Does it accidentally squeak or jump to a higher pitch? If so, you are treating the low notes like high notes. You need to change your breath. 1. The "Overblowing" Mistake When all the holes are covered, the ocarina chamber is at its maximum capacity. The air needs time to swirl around inside. If you blow hard and fast, the air crashes inside the chamber. The ocarina gets "confused" and tries to jump to the next octave, resulting in a nasty squeak or a very sharp, unpleasant tone. The Rule: The lower the note, the gentler the brea