All ten of his fingers were dancing and moving along like shadows. They were moving up and down repeatedly with quick and brisk movements. His fingers were moving so fast that it was impossible to clearly see its movements with the human eyes.
Fast!
Extremely fast!
Zhang Ming’s eyes were burning with excitement, and he was fully focused on Qin Yang whose fingers were moving across the piano. He was looking at Qin Yang as if he had found a precious treasure.
(Feux Follets) was a piece that required light movements with a touch of mischief. It demanded flexibility in the fingers, and the two-tone skills made it even more difficult. It was impossible for any ordinary person to keep up with its tempo, but Qin Yang who was sitting right in front of him had no problem with it at all!
It was as if his hands were weightless and had become a shadow. One by one, the brisk notes were continuously bursting out and being put into a stream that was moving lightly and smoothly.
Zhang Ming was helping Qin Yang turn the pages while carefully listening to Qin Yang’s repertoire.
Qin Yang was indeed playing ‘Feux Follets’, and his fingers were moving along with the required speed and flexibility. However, just as he had mentioned before this, he might be able to play it, but it lacked the charm and even sounded a little abrupt.
Honestly, no one could blame him for this. Ordinary people would never have fingers this flexible, and it was also quite impossible for them to play this quickly. But Qin Yang was different from the others. He had studied music before and has a good sense of music as well. Plus, he was a martial artist who understood the concept of ‘qi’. Most martial artists like him would be referred to as cultivators. Therefore, his physique, reaction speed, and flexibility would also be very different when compared to ordinary people.
With Qin Yang’s current ability, it was impossible for him to play the top ten hardest compositions in the world, but he was just like Kumachi from the novel, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, who used the 72 Shaolin Stunts. Even though he looked invincible, in fact, he still lacked the embodiment.
Zhang Ming, as an expert in the music industry, would obviously notice the difference between Qin Yang and a true piano grandmaster. But even so, Zhang Ming still looked unexpectedly excited.
A piano repertoire, or even any music performances, requires a certain amount of talent. If you are not talented enough, no matter how hard you practice, there is a limited height to which you can achieve. At most, under the same circumstances, those who are more hardworking can achieve a little more than those who are lazy.
As the saying goes, success equals to ninety-nine percent hard work and one percent inspiration. Everyone focuses on the ninety-nine percent hard work and emphasizes it, but in fact, it is the last one percent inspiration that is so much more important than the effort.
Qin Yang was definitely someone who was musically talented and has already achieved a certain level. Just like in the novel, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, when Hui Juk was forcibly enhanced by the Initiation of Daigo, he may not know how to use his skills, but it is undeniable that he is already a master!
With a little guidance and training, Qin Yang could get to know his talents and abilities. If he is able to use these in his compositions, he would definitely be one of the best in the music industry!
He even has hope for being the next grandmaster!
When Qin Yang finished the last two notes of the piece, he lifted his hands and let out a long breath. He stretched both of his hands which were about to cramp, looked at Zhang Min, and said with a bitter smile, “It’s really tiring to play pieces like these…”
Zhang Ming nodded his head in agreement. “It is truly very tiring, but you played it really well. It was great! It was really great!”
Zhang Ming continuously complimented Qin Yang in order to express his appreciation and commendation. He looked at Qin Yang with a frown and was a little hesitant.
Qin Yang smiled and said, “You flatter me, Professor Zhang, I was just forcefully playing it. I am still an amateur compared to those grandmasters.”
Zhang Ming smiled. “Well, it wasn’t that bad. As long as you have enough practice and get used to these kinds of compositions, you will slowly feel it, and the charm to it will come along as well.”
Qin Yang nodded and smiled. “I still have to study, and there are other things that have to do. Even though I’ve learned the piano, I don’t have any plans with it. I just took it as a hobby, as a way to pass time.”
Zhang Ming’s eyes widened in surprise, disbelief written all over his face. “You are gifted with the talent for the piano. Why don’t you continue playing it professionally? Since your master has already used years to train you to this point, that proves that he must be a master in music. He should also be able to see that you are talented; it’s a waste if you’re just doing it as a hobby.”
Qin Yang laughed as he said, “Master only taught me how to play, but he never asked me to achieve anything with it. To him, playing the piano is just a way of train… entertainment, a way to learn how to relax and express ourselves…”
Qin Yang had almost blurted out the word training. Luckily, he was quick enough to change it.
In fact, when Qin Yang’s master had been training him, it had not only consisted of the usual boxing and physical training. Using what his master has said, cultivation can be done in all aspects of life, and there isn’t one specific way to do it. Playing the piano and drawing can also be used as training, and even the most basic movements like walking was a way of cultivation as well. You will only be able to achieve great heights when you acknowledge these.
Well, because of how Qin Yang has integrated cultivation into his daily life, it made it much easier for him to learn other skills, for example, playing the piano. Well, of course, it wasn’t only just the piano. As long as he understood the concept, he could apply it anywhere.
When Zhang Ming heard Qin Yang’s explanation, there was a throbbing pain in his chest. It was as if a pearl that was supposed to shine bright like a diamond was buried in the ground like rubble.
What a waste of talent!
If Qin Yang’s standards were only as far as how he had played the Symphony of Fate, then Zhang Ming would at most feel only a little regretful. Since he already had a master and had no plans of playing the piano professionally, then Zhang Ming wouldn’t force him as well, but now… the situation was completely different.
Qin Yang was like a gemstone that had not been polished. He only needed a little polishing, and he would become the shiniest diamond. However, Qin Yang and his master were just about to let this talent go to waste. As a musician, he was very reluctant to let this happen.
Since Qin Yang had already put it this way, he no longer wanted to beat around the bush and directly said, “Are you interested in learning the piano with me? It won’t take up too much of your time. I believe that you will only need a few years time, and you will be the next rising star in the music industry. In the future, you may even be the next grandmaster!”
As Qin Yang looked at Zhang Ming’s face that was filled with excitement and hearing his voice that was filled with sincerity, he felt touched. Zhang Ming was a well-known professor, while he was just a freshman in university. However, Zhang Ming was being so sincere about taking him as a student.
Qin Yang pursed his lips and apologized, “Professor Zhang, thank you for the appreciation and invite, but I already have a master…”
Before Qin Yang could say anything, Zhang Ming interrupted him in an annoyed tone, “Your master will still be your master, you don’t have to call me your master. If you want, you can just call me Teacher, or if Professor Zhang sounds better to you, you can even call me that. You have other lecturers in school anyways, don’t you call them teacher as well?”
Zhang Ming continued even before Qin Yang could answer him, “If you are worried about what your master might think, you can give me his number and I’ll talk to him. I wouldn’t make it difficult for you, okay?”