The notes flew from his fingers as they moved across the piano keys. His ears listened closely to every single sound.
With each note, the tension in his shoulders lessened and he could breathe a little easier. As he played his jaw loosened and his neck lengthened. His feet, which had once been rooted firmly to the floor, began to dance.
Soon the stress of the day had been played away. He was able to stop focusing on the mistakes, the grating chords, the off rhythm and simply enjoy the act of playing. And, as he let go of the need to be perfect, it sounded better. The melody flowed and began to tell a story.
He did this whenever he had a rough day. He would remind himself that there were only a few more hours until he was home, alone, and able to play his stress away.
He was an amazing musician, but no one knew. That was how he liked it. He hated being the center of attention and he didn’t want others ruining his enjoyment of the piano. He played for himself and himself alone.
As he played, the notes seemed to hang in the air around him. They followed him around begging to be played and he obliged. These were his friends, his family, his world.
Hitting the last note, he eyes closed, he listened to the swirl of sound as it grew quieter. He felt the notes disappear, but something felt different that normal. One of the notes seemed to remain in the air around him, begging to be played.
Opening his eyes, he looked around and saw to his amazement someone standing in the doorway that led out to the garden.
“Hello,” they said, smiling. “Would you play me some more?”
He was surprised, he’d never played for anyone before. He thought he would feel unhappy, uncomfortable, unwilling, but he didn’t. They were the note that hadn’t disappeared as the sound has faded into nothing.
He smiled back. “Of course.”
Seriously, I hope this happens to me. I’m a closet guitar player!
Fun! Do you have a favorite genre to play?
Not in particular…there’s a few bands I like so I play their stuff mostly.
That sound nice 🙂 what kind of genres are they?
Let’s see…alternative music, I think… Suede, Muse. Ha!
Sounds nice 🙂
Seriously, I hope this happens to me. I’m a closet guitar player!
Fun! Do you have a favorite genre to play?
Not in particular…there’s a few bands I like so I play their stuff mostly.
That sound nice 🙂 what kind of genres are they?
Let’s see…alternative music, I think… Suede, Muse. Ha!
Sounds nice 🙂
Nice
Thank you!
My pleasure. Smile cause you matter
Thank you, you too!
Nice
Thank you!
My pleasure. Smile cause you matter
Thank you, you too!
I have goose bumps!
I’m glad you enjoyed it
I have goose bumps!
I’m glad you enjoyed it
Playing piano really relaxes me but at the same time it makes me light headed hahaha
Playing piano really relaxes me but at the same time it makes me light headed hahaha