March 29 Flash Fiction Challenge – Fingering Automaticity
March 29, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about fingers that fly. Think about the different ways we use our fingers and what happens when we add speed. Go where the prompt leads.
The Showers of Blessings 
Good one for the prompt, Miriam
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Thank you, Pranitha!
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Interesting Miriam. My skills were semi pruned when it came to music. I struggled with piano because I struggled to read treble and bass clef at the same time let alone do the fingering. Flute on the other hand I only had to read treble clef and and had no problem with the fingering. I guess that was selective pruning. A good flash to illustrate. Part 2 will be interesting.
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I know, Irene. I have the same problem. I have to practice one hand at a time, both hands slower, then try to play faster after hours of practice. When I sing, I can sight read both treble and bass clef and harmonize. I sometime sing obbligato, or high alto. Yes, I play recorder reading just treble clef.
I’ll take time to write part 2. I have had so many thought throughout the years in education. ❤
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Hahaha. It seems we have the same problem except that you are obviously a good singer. I sing in church where nobody complains at my out of tune voice and thats it.
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Usually unless someone sings loud and out of tune, if not too loud, probably it goes unnoticeable.
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Another new thing learned today. Thank you so much Miriam.
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You’re welcome. Thank you for reading. ❤
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The brain is fascinating, building and pruning. I think my musical skills were well pruned! A well-told story about someone who has high expectations, and feels she missed out because of her age. Thought-provoking post!
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Thank you, Charli. She was my childhood friend who lives in London. She was my accompanist.
Yes, she has high expectation of herself. Thank you for your comment.
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Interesting, Miriam. Though I don’t think Shirley should be so hard on herself. Much can be gained through practice. The video was interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re right, She set too high a standard. She could have performed pieces she enjoy but not too hard such as Bach. I couldn’t find a accompanist better than she. Thank you for reading. I’ll do another post about brain development later. 🙂
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I look forward to it, Miriam.
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Thank you so much, Norah. I’ve always been fascinated by brain studies. The First 5 California initiative put a lot of funding into early childhood education because the brain development during those first years are very important. I have so much to talk about it because I started my education career as preschool teacher. So I’ll take my time to do a post. ❤
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That’s wonderful, Miriam. I am also a strong advocate for early education. Those first years are vitally important. While future gains can be made, it is more difficult to fill the gaps.
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It’s very true, Norah.
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Interesting 🙂
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Thank you, Elaine!
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Really interestin Miriam. I have learnt something new about the brain!
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Thank you, Kim. I’ll write part 2 later. I have many stories to illustrate the importance of early learning! 🙂
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this is indeed a great vision, and practice. This fiction is a healthy approach to stay active!!
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Thank you very much!! 🙂
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Fascinating! Great story for the challenge, too! 🙂💜
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Yes, Lynn, the brain development is fascinating. One of my under grad studies is child development. I’ll write part 2 on the subject later. Thank you for reading. ❤ 🙂
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