when you sing your scales and your arpeggios.

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[he's sitting at a piano, yes he is. and playing.]

Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do,
Every truly cultured music stu-dent knows,
You must learn your scales and your ar-peg-gios,
Bring the music ringing from your chest
And not your nose--
while you sing your scales and your ar-peg-gi-os!

If you're faithful to your daily pract-i-cing,
You will find your progress is en-cour-a-ging,
Do-mi-sol-do-mi-sol-fa-la-- so it goes,
When you do your scales and your ar-peg-gi-os...

Comments

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[--raises an eyebrow, pauses and looks over at him. cracks a smile.]

What do you mean, the singing without sheet music or the piano playing?

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

[smiles from afar. he's had plenty of lessons in his day, though he hasn't touched the ivories for a while ...]

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[--takes a quick glance back. must have telepathy or something, because he scoots over as if to allow room.]

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

[looks around with this "who, me" expression, hesitates, and takes a seat.]

Guess I'm not the only one ...

[fatum-venator.livejournal.com]

[she couldn't help but be drawn towards him, really. is smiling gently]

You sing? That's definitely a first for a Riku.

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[chuckles, then looks serious.]

I was talking to the air. ... not really, but.

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[smiles a little, glancing back at her.]

Sing, dance, play... pretty much everything but act.

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

No, it's okay.

[plays a couple of scales at his corner, getting a feel for it.]

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[smiles, closes his eyes slightly and plays a small scale, humming Heart and Soul to himself.]

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[raises an eyebrow, playing two major chords.]

It is difficult. Not nearly as difficult as singing, as you have to multitask.

--no one thinks singing's hard, though.

[he gives him sly grin, as if hiding information.]

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

Ah ...

[picks up on the tune. that's one he knows, and before he can help it, he's playing a melody.]

;alksjfs oh no she didn't. DDD:

[fatum-venator.livejournal.com]

I bet your parents are proud of you.

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[--raises his eyebrows a bit, cracking his eyes open and playing the harmony after a few moments of listening. migrates notes so he can sing them as a tenor.]

Heart and soul, I fell in love with you, lost control, the way a fool would do, gladly... because you held me tight, and stole a kiss in the night...

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[just kind of grins.]

I know because I take classes. See... if I had music, I'd show you.

But if not, I guess I'll sing.

[he smiles at him, playing a simple chord and letting go of the keys, singing acappella.]

The water is wide, I cannot get o'er.
And neither have I wings to fly.
Give me a boat, give me a boat,
That will carry two,
and both shall row,
My love and I...

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

[is a little self-conscious since his singing usually belongs in the shower, but his friends never gave him anything but praise in public.]

Heart and soul, I begged to be adored, lost control, and tumbled overboard, madly ... that magic night we kissed, there in the moonlight ...

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[he pauses, looking at the keys. clears his throat and smiles, looking back at her.]

... my parents passed away. I'm doing this for myself, but I think they'd be pretty happy anyway.

[acerbus-invidia.livejournal.com]

[is standing a good distance away from Riku, but close enough so he can be heard at his normal voice level. is ttly smirking.]

I can certainly see why Xemnas was so proud of you.

[fatum-venator.livejournal.com]

[gives a little soft 'oh' before frowning a little.]

I'm sorry to hear that, Riku.

[smiles a little again.]

I think they would, too. I know I would be if I were your mother. ... Then again, that's a weird thought, isn't it?

[giggles softly]

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[oh, and he notices; but he has a point to prove.]

If I could fly on wings of love,
and I could cross the water wide,
then I would go to be with you,
and I would never leave.

--my love gave me a diamond,
A diamond ring.
My love gave me a song that angels sing.
My love gave me a rose of crimson hue,
My love gave me a promise, a heart so true...

[--he finally breaks, and raises his eyebrows.]

--see?

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[smiles a little, nudging him.]

Oh! But your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling,
Never before were mine so strangely willing,
But now I see, what one embrace can do,
Look at me, it's got me lovin' you...

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[chuckles and nods.]

Yeah, just a little...

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[smiles, shakes his head slightly and chuckles.]

Many underestimate the power of music, instrumentals or song.

... why don't you go ahead and try?

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[--... looks into the reflective plane and closes his eyes. after a moment, he reopens them--playing the Jaws theme.]

[roxaschu.livejournal.com]

[can't help but snort, rolling along with it.]

Madly, that little kiss you stole held all my heart and soul.

[silveralli.livejournal.com]

[now he laughs.]

What do you dance to?

Music, right? Dancing has a beat, just like music has a pulse. If you can breathe, you can sing. Art is 90% discipline, 10% talent. Go on.