http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/ A global discussion forum for Ocarina (the "Original" Wind Instrument) Enthusiasts, Players, Makers, and Anyone interested in t Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:50:51 GMT strudelhundt http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18517 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18517 Deb The ratio of a "5th" is 2/3. This is nearly Phi (0.618). It may be easier to draw a circle and then draw another one of 1/3rd size inside with one edge Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:50 GMT strudelhundt http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18516 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18516 Mike The proper formula for the distance between the center of an embouchure hole and the inner face of the "plug" on a flute is... 7 X (D/6) = Median distance Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:01:41 GMT Mike Jones http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18515 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18515 Thomas, do you have any idea how much of the volume of the upper (closest to the voicing hole) extends into the larger vessel, at least for purposes of Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:48:01 GMT Prism7513 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18514 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18514 Is there a way to calculate how much of a "drop" into the chamber would be too much of an airmass? What happens when you make a good-sized "drop" into the Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:10 GMT Prism7513 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18513 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18513 Okay - trying to understand...so when you say that the smaller Harmonic chamber is tuned to a 5th or 4th, I mean that in theory, if we were to complete the Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:04:01 GMT strudelhundt http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18512 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18512 The purpose of a baffle is to reduce the amont of airmass that must be excited by the airstream. Somtimes this is called "Backpressure". A "wave" shaped ring Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:44:04 GMT strudelhundt http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18511 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18511 Many instrument designs are "Traditional". Although modern acoustics can produce better designs, stubborn instrument makers are slow to change. The Voicing is Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:16 GMT David Allen http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18510 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18510 Jack, I have used this clay quite a bit, although not for ocarinas. I have used it on a pottery wheel and for free-form modeling. The stuff I used has a Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:58:25 GMT ronin252 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18509 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18509 Hi Group, Has anyone ever used Laguna Ovencraft clay? If anyone has... How durable is the finished baked clay? Since this clay is only baked at a very low Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:14:58 GMT Arenda Franken http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18508 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18508 Hi Jack, Welcome to the group. Glad to see so many people interested in the ocarina these days. I make them out of clay... so if you want to make your own... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:56:49 GMT Jack Yau http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18507 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18507 Saying Hi! to everyone in the Ocarinaclub. I've recently discovered the joys of playing the ocarina and am glad to be in the club. I also enjoy playing the Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:42:52 GMT Mike Jones http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18506 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18506 The closer in tune they are the slower the beating. You probably want in the 10-20 hz range for psychic effects. Google "brain wave" to see what range we are Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:54:08 GMT Prism7513 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18505 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18505 I recently made my first double harmonic ocarina. But I'm wondering how far apart the two chambers should be "de-tuned" to create the effect that Sharon Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:38:11 GMT Arenda Franken http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18504 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18504 You`re welcome Eric, You`ve done great with your ocs and they are still getiing better. I see that in your Youtube video`s. I am almost finishing another Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:10:16 GMT massieko http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18503 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ocarinaclub/message/18503 Hey! It was originally through outlook express but when I moved over a province and changed Sp's I couldn't get it anymore but still have access online. I get