Book 1: Maam You Have Been Uncovered

Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Numbered Musical Notation

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Wasn’t it just double harmonics and left-hand pizzicato?

 Didn’t double harmonics mean that the bow was floating on the surface of the strings instead of pressing down on them? The positions for the correct notes had to be precise to ensure that the notes were in tune and there was sufficient control over the string vibration.

As for the left-hand pizzicato technique, it was more difficult than double harmonics. However, anyone who knew a little bit about the violin knew of this technique.

 Did she have to take so much pride in knowing those terms?

 The key reasons why Qin Ran said that was not these, but because Qin Yu was not proficient in double harmonics and left-hand string pizzicato. Her double harmonics were very stiff and sometimes, she went out of tune. The way her left hand pressed on the strings was quite sluggish sometimes and it made the vibrato very choppy.

 The problem with her left-hand pizzicato was even bigger. Whenever Qin Yu plucked the D string, it always sounded dull because she did not dare to use enough force. Qin Ran guessed that Qin Yu tried before. If the sound was too clear she wound definitely hit the E string.

 In any case, Qin Yu’s foundation was solid, but her skills now were not good enough.

 However, Qin Yu wanted to show off her skills in this piece of music, which caused its beauty to be ruined.

 This was the reason Qin Ran said her playing was not smooth.

 However, she did not say that out loud.

 She only took out her earpieces and stuffed them into her ears. She found a stood to sit down on, turned up the volume to the maximum, and her entire body started to relax slowly.

 Due to what Qin Yu said, the atmosphere in the small hall became tense.

 Qiao Sheng hid his careless expression, turned around, and looked at Qin Yu with a slight sneer.

 Qin Yu did not dare to look at Qiao Sheng. She dug her nails into the palm of her hand and slightly closed her eyes before speaking to Xu Yaoguang. “So are you just going to let her be here?”

Xu Yaoguang returned to his senses. He looked at Qin Ran with a cold and intense gaze. After that, he turned over to talk to Qin Yu. “As a violinist, you will be subjected to various comments by professionals and amateurs. You don’t have to worry about them.”

 “But what if I say that her being here is really affecting my mood? I’m unable to continue playing.” Qin Yu spoke lightly without looking at Qin Ran.

Xu Yaoguang did not immediately answer. He thought about it for a moment.

 After that, he looked at Qin Ran with an obvious intention.

 Finally, Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief. She looked down from a platform at Qin Ran who was sitting down.

 Qiao Sheng opened his mouth, jumped up, and said incredulously, “Young Master Xu?!”

 Xu Yaoguang did not say anything.

 The cell phone in Qin Ran’s hand vibrated. Lin Siran had called her, so she answered it.

 It was time for Lin Siran’s performance.

 Qin Ran stood up, took off her earpieces, and stuffed them in her pocket. Her apricot shaped eyes squinted as she said indifferently to Qiao Sheng, “It’s Lin Siran’s turn. Let’s go.”