video; un: firefly

[melodyofsilence]

[ Cue one young girl who looks to be about ten or eleven appearing, she looks curious. There is a full-grown phoenix sitting upon her shoulder. ]

Hello, everyone. My name is Hotaru Tomoe.

I was wondering if anyone else here played a musical instrument. My mama Michiru has been teaching me the violin and it came here with me. So I was curious if anyone else had one too, and if you wanted to play with me sometime.

[ The phoenix makes a trilling sound. ]

My other inquiry was if anyone had any music that they would like added to the Entertainment Feed. I've already been adding everything I know how to play, and wouldn't mind learning more for everyone to enjoy. It's okay if I've never heard the song before, I'll learn how to play it! A lot of what I know is classical and anything from Earth's 1990s and before.

[ Hotaru looks excited over that idea, learning to play songs. ]

Lastly, I want to know if anyone would like to learn how to play the violin. If there were enough people for me to give lessons to as a small job when I'm not helping out with my friend's businesses. I know teachers for music tend to be older, but I'm very good, I promise.

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un: eudaimonikos | video

[eudaimonikos]

Oh! I can play the cello! And I'm learning the guitar, though it's a little slow - always something going on, you know.

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[melodyofsilence]

The cello! That's a beautiful instrument. How long have you been learning the guitar?

[ Propping her chin in her hands. ]

[eudaimonikos]

Started maybe fifty years ago? But there's been breaks in there, of course.

video (un: falcogrice)

[grice]

Hi, Hotaru.

[ an adolescent himself but just a little older than her, falco waves at the girl. his omen joins in on his shoulder, too— a pygmy falcon, so she is nowhere close to the size of a phoenix. now, this too some consideration, but . . . he wants to try. he wants to try a lot of new things, lately! ]

I think I'd want to try. I just don't have . . . Any background with music. Is that okay?

[melodyofsilence]

[ Hotaru will wave back at him, a smile at his words. ]

It's okay. So long as you want to learn, then I'm willing to teach you.

video | un: graham crackers

[possessum]

( It's been a little while since Peter's seen someone show up who looks this young. It's a strange feeling in him, the way it always is; he takes a few moments to gather himself before turning on his own video feed, though he can't completely hide the worried look to him as he gives a soft smile. )

Hello. I don't think I've seen you around... Are you new here?

I play a couple things, too. Guitar, piano... sometimes drums. I don't think I've heard of the Entertainment Feed yet, though. Is it a place people can hang out?

[melodyofsilence]

[ Her head tilts curiously at the worried look to his smile, but she gets it. Young kid in a place like this, it isn't a good thing. ]

I've been here since the beginning of August. Mostly just settling in and spending time with my friends.

Playing multiple instruments must be fun. It is a place you can hang out. It's over in Cellar Door. There's more than just music there, too.

un: GoldenFlowers, video

[the_obedient_servant]

I play piano. I would be happy to teach you some songs on it, and to give you music to learn.

[It's a lot of the Undertale OST, won't lie.]

And I've never learned the violin. Is it similar to the piano?

[melodyofsilence]

Oh, I'd love that, thank you! Maybe we could play together sometimes, too.

[ A duet once she's learned the songs. ]

Hm, obviously the positioning of your body is different and the way your hands will move. I've heard that a violin can do a lot of what a piano can, though it's more difficult since the instruments aren't laid out the same way.

video; un: darth imperius

[drawsghosts]

I can play the harp, but it didn't come with me into this world. I suppose I could see about acquiring one.

[melodyofsilence]

A harp! That's amazing! I wouldn't mind hearing you play it if you do find one of your own here.

video | un: rosestorm

[thunderingcourage]

Good idea, you should definitely keep up the practice. And if you find someone to keep giving you lessons then Michiru will be shocked and thrilled when she shows up and you show her all that you've learned.

[melodyofsilence]

I do want to surprise her with how my playing is coming along, but so far no one else is skilled in playing the violin. So I might just have to practice on my own for now.

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[chenqing_player]

I play the flute but its more of a weapon then an instrument. I don't need to use it as a weapon but that was initially why it was created. I don't really know a lot of songs besides a few from my world.

[melodyofsilence]

[ A curious tilt of her head. ]

As a weapon?

Can you play it and not use it as weapon?

video; un: lady

[dohaeris]

[sansa beams, this is all very sweet. lady sits next to her, but her lap is occupied by a persistent spaniel in a collar with 'gucci' spelled out on it in pale bloodstone.]

Oh, I can play the high harp. I have wanted to start playing again, only I don't know how to read the songs they have written down here. Do you think you could teach me? I could pay you in bloodstone, or make you whatever you like.

[melodyofsilence]

[ A very large dog, she loves it. ]

I can teach you how to read music, that's not a problem. Are the songs written by the natives or Sleepers?

Video: UN - Runeseeker

[onerthes]

I think it's wonderful that you're adding the violin to the various works that they're keeping in the Feed. I can't think of any specific music you should add, so much as just the joy of finding anymore new music.

What is your favorite sort of music?

[melodyofsilence]

I was approached early on by the owner, so I spend lots of time there adding music to the collection. What kind of music does your world have?

Hm, I don't have any particular favorites. Or I guess I should say, it changes all the time. Depending on my mood.

video, un: tabris

[peripheries]

I was taught to play the piano. I've always been curious about the strings instruments. They're a vital part of symphonies.

[melodyofsilence]

Piano! I'd love to play a duet sometime. [ She nods. ] I can teach you the violin, if you want to learn it. Mama has taken me to a few concerts, it's one of my favorite things to do. She will point out difficult violin sections to me.

Video; UN Lothrat

[ezra_of_lothal]

I play clarinet! Um, mostly high school band and klezmer, if you know what that is.

[melodyofsilence]

[ She claps her hands together. ]

I'd love to play with my school band once I'm old enough. I think I've heard of klezmer, but haven't ever really listened to any yet.

text post; un: peerless_hobo

[xiaoxiuya]

[good lord it's a tiny sailor scout]

I can play the guqin, but I don't currently have an instrument. If someone with free time to check the archives and market happened to find one, I'd be happy to play for them.

[Attached image: photo of a long, carved board with seven strings attached to the top.]

text;

[melodyofsilence]

[ She'll switch to text for this person. ]

Oh yes, it does look like a koto with less strings. Someone mentioned their husband plays it.

I will probably start to look for some kind of music shop, and what they might sell or could have made. If I find one that sells one, I'll be sure to let you know.

[ She sends him an image of the instrument in return. ]