Online ocarina tuner
Check your ocarina’s sounding pitch without written-note transposition. The 12-hole Alto C profile covers A4–F6 on the referenced Songbird models.
Sounding references for Alto C ocarina
At concert A 440 Hz, the profile starts at A4 (440 Hz), passes C5 (523.25 Hz) and ends at F6 (1396.91 Hz). C5 and C6 are different octaves.
| Note or part | Reference (Hz) |
|---|---|
| A4 | 440.00 |
| C5 | 523.25 |
| C6 | 1046.50 |
| F6 | 1396.91 |
How to use it
- Enable the microphone and allow access in your browser. Audio is analysed on your device.
- Select Alto C and leave transposition at zero to compare sounding notes. Check the maker’s range for other sizes.
- Play one isolated note and let the attack settle. Compare its pitch, frequency and cents with the selected target.
- Select a note, cover holes according to your model and keep your breath steady. Adjust pressure gradually while checking cents.
Help and explanations
Breath pressure affects pitch. Follow the fingering chart for your model and compare one note at a time; the tuner does not assume a universal hole layout.
Alto C range and octaves
At concert A 440 Hz, the profile starts at A4 (440 Hz), passes C5 (523.25 Hz) and ends at F6 (1396.91 Hz). C5 and C6 are different octaves.
Breath pressure and fingering
A high note generally needs different breath pressure from a low one. If pitch wavers, check the hole seals and the maker’s suggested breath curve.
Tips
- Use a quiet room and place the instrument near the microphone without touching it.
- Agree on a reference with the other players; changing concert A changes every target.
- Start with a comfortable middle note. Compare low and high notes afterwards on the same warmed-up instrument.
Frequently asked questions
Does every 12-hole ocarina have this range?
No. A4–F6 is the range of the Alto C models cited in the source. Size, key and design can change the range.
Do I need to transpose to C?
Keep transposition at zero for this profile: names and frequencies describe sounding pitch. Alto C does not mean displaying a different octave.
Does a flat note mean the ocarina is faulty?
Not necessarily. Low breath pressure, leaking holes or a cold instrument can affect pitch. Compare with the maker’s guidance.
Do I need an app or an audio upload?
No. This tool runs in your browser and measures sound locally without uploading a recording.