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🎵 Key Takeaway Beginners often "tongue" every single note ("Tu Tu Tu"), which makes the music sound robotic. To sound professional, you need to learn Legato (Slurs): keeping the airflow steady while moving your fingers. Listen to a singer. Do they take a breath after every single word? No. They sing a whole phrase in one breath. Right now, you are probably playing like this: "Tu. Tu. Tu. Tu." (Staccato). Today, I want to teach you how to play like this: "Dooooooo..." (Legato). The "Garden Hose" Analogy Imagine a garden hose with water flowing out. Tonguing (Staccato): You kink the hose to stop the water, then let it go. On/Off/On/Off. Slurring (Legato): The water flows steadily, but you wiggle the nozzle to change the shape. The flow never stops. On the ocarina, your Breath is the water. Your Fingers are the nozzle. Recommended for Smooth Play To play fast, smooth legato passages, you need an ocarina with responsive ergonomics. The Ice Cracked Series features