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How to play Momiji (Autumn Leaves) on the ocarina
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Momiji (Autumn Leaves) ocarina notes with color coding & letters, sheet music, fingering diagrams, and interactive audio practice.
It uses 8 notes: C, E, F, G, A, B♭, C′, D′.
The notes & rhythm
AGFGAFCFEFGC′AGFGAGFGAFCFEFGC′AGFC′AB♭C′D′C′AC′D′C′AGFGAGC′D′C′AGFCFEFAGF
Longer blocks are longer notes; a vertical line marks each bar.
Sheet music
Standard treble clef notation with letter guides below each note.
The notes as letters
A G F G A F C F E F G C′ A G F G A G F G A F C F E F G C′ A G F C′ A B♭ C′ D′ C′ A C′ D′ C′ A G F G A G C′ D′ C′ A G F C F E F A G F
Ocarina fingerings
Select your ocarina type to see the right fingerings. Filled holes are covered; white holes are open.
E · low E
F · F
G · G
A · A
B♭ · B♭
C′ · high C
D′ · high D
Playing tips for Momiji (Autumn Leaves)
- Start each note cleanly with a gentle tongue stroke (whisper "too" or "doo").
- Seal every hole completely with the soft pads of your fingers, not your fingertips.
- The ocarina's pitch follows your breath: blowing softer lowers the pitch, blowing harder raises it.
- The low notes need the gentlest breath of all. If a low note warbles or squeaks, soften your breath and check that your lower fingers fully seal their holes.
- B♭ uses a cross-fingering pattern. Keep the open hole free and blow with a steady, relaxed breath.
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