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.

impeccable skills, the divergence lay in

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

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

The music concluded.

beside them, "Clap clap

performance

understanding of this piece. It's remarkable to see

Hattie was taken aback.

abruptly stood up from her chair and exclaimed, "Why? Where do Violeta and

Darwin sighed, "Emotion."

emotional changes and stark contrasts in string plucking. Hattie,

Indeed, she was perplexed.

her and Violeta

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

perfect ten score, leaving Hattie

16 points, whereas Violeta scored

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

Could Violeta really play better

to flip through

"Next song, 'Dahlia Lullaby""

"Let me

"Sure."

She began to play.

"Dahlia Lullaby" painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia flowers swaying in

perfect

the

"Amazing performance!"

"Indeed, so bea

playing

satisfaction upon

quick