Chapter 16: The Flute
*FLASHBACK*
(Rachel's POV)
Making Noise:
I was in 5th grade the first time I've ever played the flute. Every single time I blew into it, I can barely hear a sound. Jenn always tells me that I need to try certain places to get the sound I wanted. It took me forever to get the perfect sound. I'd say two months at the least.
Tonguing:
It took me WAY longer to tongue. I tried talking like a snake, and putting my tongue on the tip of my teeth. That part is easy. But the hard part is blowing into the flute while tonguing to the tune.
Notes:
I had NO certain idea of the notes I'd be playing in music! I didn't know ANYTHING about the notes! It was like learning a foreign language! This was easier than the others though, because they were not part of music form.
Hating:
My dad forced me to do it. He threw a couple more knives at me. I was blooded. I never wanted a dad like him. What made me deserve him more than others? I never will see him again. Mom and I had moved away. She had also been hit many times with knives.
Finished Piece:
Every time I am done playing my songs, as a beginner, I always felt like I fainted. Unlike Kori, I didn't play the clarinet. I have to blow a huge breath into this contraption to make it work.
Beginning to Understand Fully:
At age twelve, I could understand everything fully, play the piece, tongue, and blow into a tube. But, there was one last thing: Where to place your fingers on each note. I tried a D, but I couldn't blow any longer. I tried an E, it was way too hard. They both made no sound or a squeaky sound.
Takes Forever:
Mom didn't force me as much as Dad did. It always takes forever to know how to play the flute. Karen had said to move your flute upward for more air to play the sounds clearly. This practicing is like no use! My teacher just tells me to play and then, she says, "Okay, you're done." What kind of teacher does THAT?!
Finished Piece:
After that, I learned to play well using the tips Karen and Jenn use to help me play the flute correctly. They were like the best friends I could ever have! They were amazing! I made many new songs on my own using my flute until Gar came to ask me to play a song with him. We played Au Claire de La Lune. I loved the sound of his piano keys. They are like pure warmth.
*END FLASHBACK*
"You guys totally rocked the band! I think Gar needs another instrument for the parade though," said Dick.
"Yeah, I can play the trumpet too you know," Gar answered.
"Gar, your soda is leaking on my hamburger."
"Sorry Rach."
"Its fine, Gar, you ate my French fries. I'm going to steal yours."
"You are taking my humanity, Rach."
"Now you're kicking me."
"Friend Rachel, do you want to switch places with me?"
"No, I'd rather sit next to Gar, even though he's a mess."
"Friend Gar, don't be a mess, because Friend Rachel doesn't like it. She is annoyed with your attitude."
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