{"product_id":"ocarina-in-c-by-bras","title":"Ocarina in C BY BRAS","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital version available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou have a 3D printer? → This instrument is also available as a free STL file for self-printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOcarina in C BY BRAS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/iy9Dm0eMzsw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve always loved ocarinas: unique sound and articulation, various shapes and tunings, and they fit into the pocket!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom an instrument maker’s point of view, it’s also a very fun instrument to design and build. The tuning process is very different from a pipe flute, and the hole positions allow much more freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ocarina uses a geometry optimized for support-free FDM printing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eangled surfaces designed around printable overhangs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoctagonal tone holes that print cleanly without sagging,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean internal structure with clean bridges and simple wall geometry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea compact one-piece body that prints reliably on most printers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea simple and versatile parametric design that will allow me to easily explore new tunings and scales in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simplified instrument for musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m not a great ocarina player myself, and I don’t know how to play all the complex chromatic fingerings used on concert ocarinas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these systems are powerful in experienced hands, they can also make the instrument difficult to approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this design, I intentionally chose a simpler layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instrument uses a 7-hole fingering system covering one full octave with a smooth and balanced sound across the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thumb holes on traditional concert ocarinas extend the range with two additional high notes, but they can also feel uncomfortable to play, and they often sound inconsistent depending on the craftsmanship of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this model, I chose to remove them, allowing a more comfortable playing experience, a more regular tone, and a more intuitive grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven with this simplified layout, many additional semitones can still be discovered through cross fingerings and alternate finger combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the instrument easier to play while still leaving room for musical exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fingering chart is included with the download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by an instrument maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve been building instruments for more than 20 years now, mostly using recycled materials and adapting my designs to the objects and materials I could find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D printing is the first tool that truly gives me the power of an entire factory while still allowing an incredible freedom of shapes, acoustic systems, and experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI opened my workshop, La Fabrique, and created my brand and store, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca disabled\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/instrumentsbybras.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so I could share these instruments more widely and build a skilled team capable of taking on larger and more ambitious projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut 3D printing also comes with its own constraints. 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