Chapter 20 Basic Skills
Qin Fangge called them after he went out, they were already waiting in a nearby restaurant, he asked them to order food first, and he went over immediately, this morning his physical energy consumption was also a lot.
Ning Xiupei and the others still asked him about the exam first, Qin Fangge was very calm, "I sang two more songs, and it is estimated that it will not be a problem to enter the retest." ”
Ning Xiupei also cared about what the examiners had to react to and what songs they sang.
Qin Fangge said that it was inconvenient for the examiner to take a stand in the examination room, and the repertoire was also said. And this song "Pursuit" was said by him to be a long-term ideal, which accumulated together and burst out. He didn't expect those examiners to be so difficult, but fortunately, it was a plus singing, and it didn't matter if it was good or bad, so he boldly tried.
Ning Xiupei scolded him with a smile and said that with his speed of writing songs, he didn't know how much the fare would cost when he registered the copyright in the future.
Xiao Yuran said with a smile, "The more money you spend on this, the better, because this is something really valuable, the crystallization of hard work!"
Chen Yushan said, "It's definitely better to invest now than to be stolen to preemptively register, and such things have to be prevented." ”
Qin Fangge was very modest, "It's too early to say this, there are many good songs in this world, and they have to be tested by the market." Eat first, and they will all starve to death. ”
Ning Xiupei laughed and scolded him for being a foodie, but Xiao Yuran, this girl was very well-behaved, not only helping Ning Xiupei pick up vegetables, but also helping Qin Fangge move the plate.
Qin Fangge really had no time to spare, and he was nosy during dinner, and asked Xiao Yuran if he had found a piano room to practice in the morning.
Xiao Yuran grinned and said that she had found it, she had practiced for three hours in the morning, and she had made some progress in Strong's Second Sonata, and of course, she did not forget to thank him. When she went back last night, she listened to those foreign piano masters play this piece again, and compared with it, she felt that Qin Fangge seemed to play better than them.
Qin Fangge still refused to stop, and asked her to honestly explain whether she secretly played "City in the Sky" and "Lonely Singing".
Xiao Yuran said that he had only played it a few times, and it didn't feel difficult, but he didn't have the energy to memorize the score, and asked Qin Fangge if she could take the score to the bar. Indeed, compared to those classical piano pieces, the performance skills of these two piano pieces are not even hors d'oeuvres.
Qin Fangge didn't mind, and said that the sky city could be sung, and asked Chen Yushan if she wanted to try it at night.
"I'm very satisfied to be able to sing this song!" Chen Yushan hurriedly shook her head, she didn't have the perverted talent of Qin Fangge.
"Then we'll talk about it later!" Qin Fangge still looked very regretful.
Xiao Yuran said excitedly, "It's okay for you to sing it yourself, haven't you sung it in the examination room?"
That's right!
Hearing her say this, Ning Xiupei also strongly asked him to come again, those teachers have heard it, but they haven't heard it yet! And the song "Pursuit" was the first to be heard by those hateful teachers.
Qin Fangge smiled and said that he was asking for his own hardships.
Ning Xiupei and they are all happy!
After eating, several people went straight to the piano room.
Xiao Yuran opened the piano room first and said that he would practice on her side first.
They were not polite, but they still let her play "Sky City" first, her piano does have the level of an undergraduate at the Huaxia Conservatory of Music, and it is a smart and light type, and she can still play at a high level when she looks at the score.
But when Qin Fangge sang along with the piano, the little girl wanted to appreciate his singing voice again, and she played a little messily, and was criticized by Qin Fangge afterwards, saying that she was not attentive to playing the piano.
But Xiao Yuran was still happy, and said with a smile, "It's really because you sing so well! I can't help but want to stop and listen, I feel that your voice is much better than before!"
Qin Fangge let out his face, "I'm a genius! Singing will only get better and better." ”
Even Ning Xiupei laughed at his thick skin, but they did feel the same way as Xiao Yuran when they heard it.
Xiao Yuran asked to do it all over again, and said that she promised to play the piano seriously this time, Qin Fangge said that he was really miserable, and he was glared at by everyone.
So, he sang along to the piano again.
Chen Yushan and Ning Xiupei can enjoy it to their heart's content, Xiao Yuran can only use it for two purposes, but fortunately, she has done a good job, at least, there is no big mistake.
"You sing so beautifully, I think your songs should be sung by yourself, and others can't sing them like this. Chen Yushan, who had not spoken, finally opened her mouth, and she was even a little depressed in her heart, she really couldn't compare with him.
Qin Fang sang and laughed, "Didn't I sing it all?"
"You know what I'm talking about. ”
"I don't have that much time, and I can't conjure up a clone. Qin Fangge told the truth, and he still laughed, "I can't sing these songs just now, there will be more songs in the future, Sister Chen, are you trying to exhaust me?"
Chen Yushan hurriedly apologized, Ning Xiupei was also happy, she had high expectations for Qin Fangge, and she didn't want him to waste time on singing pop songs, so she taught him, "It's good that you know it in your own heart! It's okay to go to a bar to entertain and sing, don't focus on this, and don't feel proud because of it." ”
Then came the rehearsal of "Lonely is Singing", but it was only then that they remembered that they didn't bring a guitar with them.
Chen Yushan said that she would go back and get her guitar, let them practice first, and then rehearse later. Qin Fangge said that it doesn't matter, just have a trio, practice it twice first, and let her experience it first.
He also told Chen Yushan, "You don't care about anything else, just follow the piano accompaniment." You don't have to worry too much about the guitar and my voice, just sing your own part. ”
As he said earlier, the piano has a heavy task, in addition to being responsible for the melody of the piano part, the chords also have to serve the main melody and several other melodies.
Therefore, in the writing of piano scores, it is very large and complicated.
Chen Yushan nodded, a little excited and a little nervous, she was really the weakest link.
Her sense of musicality is actually quite good, her listening is accurate, and her singing skills are relatively mature, but she should never be compared with a pervert like Qin Fangge.
Although the piano part is a little complicated, Xiao Yuran obviously practiced seriously in the morning, and it seemed very easy to play at this time, and he was still in the mood to smile at Qin Fangge.
Qin Fangge took Chen Yushan to sing again, helped her correct some details, and then did it again, and Ning Xiupei next to her also felt that the effect was better than once.
Qin Fangge, this guy also said that Ning Xiupei should be allowed to play the piano accompaniment, but she was glared at and taught a lesson.
Chen Yushan next to her was cautious, saying that she didn't dare to trouble her aunt.
Then there was a pause, and Chen Yushan said goodbye and went back to get the guitar.
Qin Fangge and Ning Xiupei listened to Xiao Yuran play the piano and play the repertoire she was going to take the exam, Strong's Second Sonata.
I feel that she has indeed improved a lot compared to before, of course, in Qin Fangge's ears, the problem still exists, with her current level, it is not a perfect interpretation at all, and if she wants to improve again, it is not something that can be done in a day or two.
Therefore, Qin Fangge doesn't plan to find faults, she is qualified to enter the piano department of Huaxia Conservatory of Music if she maintains her current state.
Xiao Yuran is also very happy to be affirmed, her hard work has been rewarded!
Then, she played Strong's medium-sized piece "Home", which was a solo piano piece, which was relatively long, ten minutes long. This piece is also a repertoire that attaches equal importance to skill and emotion, and there are many people who practice it, and it is estimated that there are not a few people who use it as an exam repertoire.
Xiao Yuran's choice of this piano piece is quite in line with her style, and in terms of performance skills, she has mastered it quite well, and she has almost overcome all the technical difficulties. For example, long leaning notes, fast scale flowers, arpeggios, and broken chords, she has no big problems playing them, and it is estimated that the instructor has bothered to do so.
But this piece is also very difficult, with a single note repeating, an octave in opposite directions, and a large number of variations, which is enough to make many students stop, let alone play unique feelings.
It's just that at this time, Qin Fangge didn't have any bottom in his heart, and he didn't dare to guide indiscriminately. only praised her for playing well and let her continue to work hard.
Xiao Yuran asked him worriedly, "Am I not playing well?"
Qin Fangge encouraged her, "No, Professor Deng must praise you, right." It's because I'm not familiar with this piece and haven't practiced it. Why don't I go back in the evening and listen carefully to what the masters have to say, and we'll talk about it tomorrow?"
"Okay, I have a CD in the house, I should have read it to you sooner. Xiao Yuran was obviously a little disappointed, but she also quickly smiled, because she knew that Qin Fangge had a point, and he couldn't be so powerful in every song.
Qin Fangge didn't say much, let her practice by herself first, and he went out to open the piano room himself, he also had to practice the piano every day, and he felt that three hours seemed to be too little.
But for now, let's do it!
Ning Xiupei naturally followed her son, leaving Xiao Yuran to practice quietly.
After Qin sang to his own piano room, he did not immediately start playing Strong's "Home", but played Bach's 12 equal temperaments.
Because he felt that his piano foundation was not as good as he imagined, although he had countless music in his head, and he had listened carefully to these music when he was endlessly lonely, but it was not what he really had. If he wants to make this music his own, at the very least, he must be able to play it himself, so basic training is still the top priority.
He chose Bach's law of twelve equals for good reason.
Beethoven admired Bach all his life, and he regarded Bach's works as the most profound textbook to guide his work. He once called Bach "not a stream, but the sea."
The famous music critic and composer Robert Schumann put it this way in his Code of Life for Musicians: "Perform diligently the fugues of the great masters, especially Jo S. Scher-Bach." You must take the "Piano Pieces of Equal Temperament" as an indispensable food for your day. That's how you can rely on being a well-rooted musician. ”
And Bach's law of twelve equals was once hailed as the "Old Testament" in another world, and it goes without saying that it has a high status. Bach himself is also revered by many as the "god" of music history.
Moreover, Bach's compositions, like the etudes of great musicians such as Liszt, Chopin, contain almost all the techniques, and this is also a good opportunity for him to practice his skills. In addition, Bach's music is not only an etude, but also a musical mind, especially in polyphony, Bach's music has reached the point where he has walked all the ways and others have no way out.
Moreover, Bach's music is the most profound music in the history of Western music, and some people say that Bach was not only a composer, but also an architect, and his works even reflect the beauty of mathematics.
Of course, no matter how high the praise for Bach is, maybe many people just follow the trend, but what Qin Fangge values most is the improvement of his own ability. He is well versed in the history of Western music, and of course knows the breadth and profundity of classical music, but as long as the ideological works of these great composers and pianists are thoroughly understood, they will not only be of great help to the performance technique, but also to the composition.
It's just that in Ning Xiupei's ears, these piano songs played by Qin Fangge don't seem so pleasant.
Moreover, this guy often stops and plays, at this time, he seems to have completely given up his passion and skill, and is more like groping and piecing together note by note.
The sound was so miserable that it felt like she was breaking a saw and pulling wood, so much so that she couldn't help but ask him what he was playing.
Qin Fangge replied positively that he was practicing basic skills and playing polyphony, and he needed to ponder slowly.
He also smiled and said, "I'm also trying, this is very boring, boring, and unapproachable, so I won't torture my mother's ears." Otherwise, you go to Xiao Yuran's side first, at least there, you can still hear the full music. ”
Ning Xiupei didn't believe in evil, but she insisted for a while, and she actually felt drowsy, she thought that if she had insomnia in the future, she would let Qin Fangge play this, to ensure that she could be hypnotized quickly.
She warned him not to be complacent and get carried away.
Qin Fangge smiled, "Mom, don't worry about it, I'll practice basic skills!
"I know that I have driven people away!" Ning Xiupei complained so much, but her footsteps began to move out, and she really couldn't stay any longer.
Qin Fangge naturally knew that Bach's things were originally more rational, and it was certain that he was boring at first hearing, not to mention that he hadn't played it in its entirety yet.
He didn't want to become a big fat man in one bite, he just planned to work hard, conquer one by one, and deeply understand Bach's thoughts and connotations. Even Beethoven used his works as a guide, so how could he not study hard.
So, in these few hours of piano practice, Qin Fangge was handed over to Bach hundreds of years ago. He feels that he has gained a lot, and after experiencing these changes in the world, his understanding of Bach has also improved. Rules and order are so beautiful in Bach's music, especially when the music builds magnificent buildings. Moreover, this order and rules are not dogma, but a passion for creating beauty.
Moreover, he actually began to enjoy the polyphonic fugue and even the mathematical pleasure in it. Feelings.
It cannot be denied that the quartet completed last night was influenced by Bach a lot.
It wasn't until someone knocked on the door outside to remind him that the time was up, and he was a little reluctant, telling himself that this was the great charm of classical music.
When she arrived at Xiao Yuran's piano room, Chen Yushan was also waiting there with a guitar, Xiao Yuran was still very curious, what Qin Fangge was doing, so that Aunt Ning couldn't stay.
Qin Fangge put the blame on them, saying that when he wrote the quartet last night, he realized that his basic knowledge was still quite weak, and now he is making up for it.
Xiao Yuran said happily, "I think this quartet is quite perfectly written!"
Qin Fang laughed, "Don't I know if I cut corners? A few melodies are variations and inflections, which are too far from being truly musical." ”
Chen Yushan also said, "We are overjoyed to be able to make it in such a short period of time!"
Qin Fangge said seriously, "I won't be satisfied with such a small achievement. ”
Ning Xiupei praised him with a smile, she liked her son's mentality.
After saying a few words, he continued to rehearse, this time Qin Fangge's task was heavy, he had to be responsible for the guitar and the English male voice, and he had to take into account the piano and Chen Yushan, Xiao Yuran's piano He was not worried.
Fortunately, Chen Yushan is still powerful, she has made progress every time, and her mentality is relatively good, otherwise, Qin Fangge would be really tired.
When the time for the piano room came, their rehearsal for today would be over, and the official premiere would be in the evening.
Chen Yushan, who has been on the battlefield for a long time, is still a little nervous in her heart, if she is given more time, she will definitely be able to do better, but now, Qin Fangge and they have sacrificed so much time, she is embarrassed to force too much.