This past weekend I unpacked my keyboard. It’s the first time it’s seen the light of day in over 8 years. (Shameful really, but playing took a sideline to school, work and life….) While I tinkered a bit over the weekend, I really didn’t have time to really play. Honestly it was more about a refresher on reading music!
Today, as I was waiting for my 8am appointment at home I decided to play on my keyboard. Before I knew it I was playing more confidently and nearly 60 minutes had passed. The sheet music I have isn’t easy, but I played these songs many MANY times years ago. It was interesting to see/feel my fingers get the flow again. Memories of playing on my Dad’s old upright piano flooded me.
My playing, after an hour, was still pretty choppy and nowhere near perfect, but that was the best hour of my day. Totally focused on music. Notes, melodies and timing. It was a wonderful breath of fresh air. I think I’m going to have to find time to incorporate a little more keyboard into my life again. I guess that means I’m going to have to find some current music sheets too, for I love to sing along.
I was happy that my 8am appointment went missing (she never showed - she thought it was tomorrow!). I had an hour of playing time to myself. Sure, I was 20 minutes late for work (easily made up by not taking lunch), but it was well worth it. Smiles and songs in my head to start the day.
Moments with music.
Moments revisited.
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