I’ve been trying to expand my piano repertoire and challenge myself. I require it of my piano students, so why shouldn’t I do it myself. I’ve been learning to play Chopin’s Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 1. I was most excited about its chromatic scale. I had to learn that scale in high school, but never actually got to put it into practice. A few hours of hard work has gotten the piece near perfection and I’m loving it.
Today, I sat down to play.
The kids were quietly watching a movie as my fingers gently stroked the keys through the tender opening phrases.
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The first big crescendo came in perfect timing with the toddler’s screams as her toy was taken and a wild chase around the living room began in direct correlation to the dramatic climax of the song.
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I wished I had a camera rolling. It was just so surreal. The perfect background music for the goings on. Each crescendo and diminuendo was matched exactly by my children’s actions. I couldn’t have directed it better myself.
The wistfully beautiful ending of the piece found the kids sitting down on the floor together, sharing.
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