Level 14

[whats_a_paladin]

[Strange sounds can be heard in parts of White Chalice. Following them reveals Raynor, sitting behind a (borrowed) electronic keyboard, and practicing music... If it can be called that. He's trying to play Amazing Grace, but is a complete amateur about it... Or rather, amateur would be a big step up. At best the music is awkward and stiffled, with half of the notes missing or wrong, at worst it's a horrible, ear-rending cacophony. And he seems to be completely aware of that.]

Damnit... Is it because of my robotic arm? No, I wasn't any good at it before either...

I must try to honor their memory! Again!

[Horrible sounds from the tortured instrument continue.]

Comments

[whats_a_paladin]

Well... You're still a bigger expert than me! Ha, ha.

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"Ha." Matthew concludes sheepishly, scratch at the scar on his neck.

He looks closer at what you're doing. "I have heard a device called a metronome can help with musical practice. Shall I get one?"

[whats_a_paladin]

You mean one of those piano things? I couldn't find any here, just like I couldn't find a real piano.

[gurrenbrigbonded]

Matthew blinks as an idea comes to him. "Hold a moment."

He pulls out his tablet and punches at some icons. Muttering to himself.

Suddenly, there a brief ding, and Matthew holds up his tablet with triumph. The tablet is projecting a small holographic image of this:

http://www.reztronics.com/metronome.jpg

"There is an app for that!"

[whats_a_paladin]

Well, that's a surprise... And this is supposed to help me? By giving my music a rhythm, I presume?

[gurrenbrigbonded]

"By giving you a rhythm." Matthew amends. "According to that Neo-Suzuki book, timing is the key to all forms of music. Starting with a slow and consistent rhythm should help you smooth things out."

He fiddles with the timer, and sets out an incredibly slow rhythm. Slower than the hearbeat of a hibernating bear.

"Try the right hand melody. See if it works."

[whats_a_paladin]

Alright, let's give it a try!

[A few attempts later, it's clear Raynor has no sense of rhythm whatsoever.]

Well... I guess it's some progress...