Review: The "Muse" (songbirdocarina.com)

Link: http://songbirdocarina.com

Specifications
Length: 8.5 inch. (21.6 cent.)
Range: Tenor Eb (Eb4-Ab5)
Weight: 9.5 oz.

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DESIGN
- Beautiful Ivory Finish
- Its design maintains its playability factor, as well as its sculpturesque qualities

WEIGHT
- At almost 10 oz., it may be difficult to play for kids

PLAYABILITY
- Uses the Budrio fingering style (transverse ocarinas), so it's very easy to play, especially if you already own a 10 or 12 hole ocarina
- Uses the standard breathing technique for ocarinas of blowing softly on the low notes, increasing your breath pressure as you progress up the scale to stay in pitch

SOUND
- Plays rich low notes and maintains it's clarity on the higher notes, giving it a very full sound
- Better sound sample: http://www.songbirdocarina.com/songs/muse1.mp3

I think most makers try to find a balance of having a good look and sound to their ocarinas, and Mr. Songbird captures the best of both worlds with this addition to his collection.

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Featured Songs:
Tapion's Theme (Dragon Ball Z)
Kaepora Gaebora's Theme (LoZ: OoT)
Town of Shyron (Crystalis)