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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:26 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Buyer's Guide</title><link>http://blog.stlocarina.com/buyers-guide/</link><description></description><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Ocarina Buyer's Guide</title><dc:creator>STL Ocarina</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:27:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.stlocarina.com/buyers-guide/2008/1/29/ocarina-buyers-guide.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">195784:1906819:1519434</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>This guide is designed to help you find the perfect ocarina. Because browsing through pages and pages of selections can be time consuming, we have included our most popular packaged deals on this guide.</p><p><strong><u>For Zelda Fans</u></strong></p><p>We have a large selection of ocarina packaged deals for Zelda fans. Along with the ocarina, all of our Zelda packages come with our book<em>, <strong>Zelda</strong></em><strong> <em>Songs for Ocarina</em> Volume 1</strong>, a protective bag to help keep your ocarina in perfect condition, and an instructional booklet on getting started with your ocarina. For the Zelda enthusiast who has never before played an ocarina, we have Zelda packages which include our newly published <strong>method book for 12-hole C Major Ocarina</strong>. We also recommend that you check out our newest book of Zelda music, <em><strong>Zelda Songs from the Twilight Princess for 12-Hole Ocarina</strong></em>. </p><center><table id="AutoNumber1"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 206px"><img style="width: 235px; height: 147px" alt="WZ1.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1201643771012" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 206px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole tenor ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Instructional booklet</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wirateocwifr.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">This ocarina is also available in:</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wz1bdis.html">black</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wz1adis.html">yellow-brown</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><img style="width: 229px; height: 147px" alt="WZ4.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1201643859380" /> </td><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole alto ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Instructional booklet</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wiraalocwifr.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 205px"><img style="width: 230px; height: 147px" alt="WZ7.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1201643898705" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 205px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole soprano ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Instructional booklet</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wirasoocwifr.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">This ocarina is also available in:</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/wz7adis.html">yellow-brown</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><img style="width: 235px; height: 147px" alt="WZ1.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ1.jpg" /> </td><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><ul><li><h3>12 hole tenor ocarina</h3></li><li><h3>Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3>Method book: The Art of Ocarina </h3></li><li><h3>Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3>20% off regular price</h3></li><li><h3><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/12tzmb.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 149px"><img style="width: 230px; height: 147px" alt="WZ7.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1201643898705" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 149px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole soprano ocarina </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">20% off regular price </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/12szmb.html">Click here for details</a> </h3></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></center><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u><strong>For Beginners</strong></u></p><p>While we have a variety of ocarinas for the beginning ocarina player, we have found that the 12-hole ocarina is the easiest, not to mention it has a wide range of notes. Now it is easier than ever, thanks to our new method book, The Art of the Ocarina for 12-hole C Major Ocarina. Our method book provides step-by-step lessons to mastering the ocarina and over 50 well-known songs. All of our beginner's packaged deals include The Art of the Ocarina, a padded carrying bag to protect your ocarina, and an instructional booklet on getting started with your ocarina.</p><center><table id="AutoNumber2"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><img style="width: 235px; height: 147px" alt="WZ1.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ1.jpg" /> </td><td style="width: 50%; height: 182px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole tenor ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">20% off regular price</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/methodtenor.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">This ocarina is also available in:</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/methodtenorb.html">black</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/methodtenora.html">yellow-brown</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 170px"><img style="width: 230px; height: 147px" alt="WZ7.jpg" src="http://blog.stlocarina.com/storage/WZ7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1201643898705" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 170px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole soprano ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">20% off regular price</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/methodsoprano.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">This ocarina is also available in:</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/methodsopranoa.html">Click here for yellow-brown</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></center><p><strong><u>For Professioanl Musicians: The Purple Clay Ocarinas</u></strong></p><p>For ocarina collectors and musicians looking for a serious ocarina with an exceptional tone, one of our purple clay ocarinas is the perfect choice. Purple clay is a rare form of clay found in Yixing, China. Because of its unique properties, purple clay is more durable than other clays and ceramics and provides a purer, more resonant tone. </p><center><table id="AutoNumber3"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 192px"><img style="width: 238px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/tnghighca.jpg" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 192px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole purple clay soprano ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Collector's box </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/purplesmcdb.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 184px"><img style="width: 196px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/tngmidca.jpg" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 184px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole purple clay tenor ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Collector's box </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/purpletmcdb.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 208px"><img style="width: 204px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/MINI.jpg" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 208px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">12 hole purple clay mini ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Method book: The Art of Ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Protective bag</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/minimcdb.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 177px"><img style="width: 197px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/Triplea.jpg" /></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 177px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Purple clay triple ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Collector's box </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong Book Volume 1, 2, and 3</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda Songbook Volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/triplea.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; height: 174px"><p><img style="width: 199px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/Triple.jpg" /></p></td><td style="width: 50%; height: 174px"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Purple clay triple ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Collector's box </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book Volume 1, 2, and 3</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda Songbook Volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/triple.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></center><div style="text-align: left" align="left"><strong><u>For Advance Ocarina Players: The&nbsp;Double and Triple&nbsp;Ocarinas</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: left" align="left"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: left" align="left"></div><center><table id="AutoNumber4"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%"><p><img style="width: 227px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/12double1.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 50%"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Double ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/12double1.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%"><p><img style="width: 227px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/12double2.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 50%"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Double ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart </h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda songbook volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/12double2.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%"><p><img style="width: 205px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/triple1.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 50%"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Triple ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book Volume 1, 2, and 3</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda Songbook Volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/triple1.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%"><p><img style="width: 202px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/triple2.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td style="width: 50%"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Triple ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book Volume 1, 2, and 3</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda Songbook Volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/triple2.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%"><img style="width: 202px; height: 147px" src="http://site.stlocarina.com/holiday/triple3.jpg" /></td><td style="width: 50%"><ul><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Triple ocarina</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Complete fingering chart</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Folksong book Volume 1, 2, and 3</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left">Zelda Songbook Volume 1</h3></li><li><h3 style="text-align: left" align="left"><a href="http://www.stlocarina.com/triple3.html">Click here for details</a></h3></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></center><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.stlocarina.com/buyers-guide/rss-comments-entry-1519434.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>