Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 252 Who is Better?

Hattie's zither performances are undeniably enjoyable.

Nonetheless, as previously noted by Darwin, her playing lacks a sense of connection between herself and the music. Her emphasis seems to be solely on demonstrating her technical prowess, resulting in a noticeable absence of emotion. A zither piece without emotion is dry.

The technique is crucial, but achieving top-tier musical tones also requires time for maturation and refinement. Many aspects are perceptible to listeners attuned to music.

The music concluded.

Darwin applauded, "Well done, Miss. Your dedication to zither practice is evident. Yet, I can only award you eight points."

Hattie's expression darkened, her gaze intense.

"Why?" she inquired.

Darwin responded, "I've already explained my reasons earlier. I prefer not to repeat myself."

"Violeta, please."

While Hattie was performing on the zither moments ago, Violeta had already applied her finger picks.

She offered the owner a slight smile, saying, "Okay."

Then, she cast her eyes down to the strings, mentally tracing the musical score. Her initial notes mirrored Hattie's exactly.

However, as the piece progressed into its middle section, distinctions began to emerge.

Hattie's rendition of "Beyond the Ridge" lacked depth in its complex emotional shifts.

However, Violeta's performance highlighted the emotional changes within the music and contrasts in dynamics when plucking the strings.

As Darwin listened, his satisfaction grew steadily.

The primary distinction between Violeta and Hattie lies herein.

skills, the divergence

at Violeta with growing admiration, while Hattie struggled to discern what made Violeta's performance stand

by Violeta's ability to play the zither. However, apart from that, she didn't find Violeta's performance particularly

The music concluded.

beside them,

performance was

this piece. It's remarkable to see someone your age play with such skill. "I'm giving you

Hattie was taken aback.

and exclaimed, "Why? Where do Violeta and I differ in the completeness

Darwin sighed, "Emotion."

in string plucking. Hattie, that's where the gap lies

Indeed, she was perplexed.

her and Violeta was

mastering the zither, so had Violeta. The distinction lay in the amount of time Violeta had invested, not less than Hattie.

perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room to

total, Hattie had 16 points,

score compared to Violeta, Hattie chose not to contest the decision at that moment. "Let's begin! Next

it. Could Violeta really play better

flip through

"Next song, 'Dahlia Lullaby""

"Let

"Sure."

She began to play.

a picture of graceful and

earned a perfect score for her technical

piece concluded, the onlookers joined in

"Amazing performance!"

"Indeed, so bea

playing the

satisfaction upon hearing

quick look