Which means 'lightning'.
This piece by Amy Ferguson won a composition competition run by 'the Pianist' magazine. They printed the score in the May issue and I made a point of getting hold of a copy as I love it.
Here's the first page; as I hoped it's not that difficult, but sounds very impressive. You have to remember to play it 2 octaves lower than written.
After I'd spent about half an hour on it, I discovered my fitness watch had added about 400 steps to the counter! That felt too much like cheating, even for me, so I took the watch off and added 400 real steps to balance things out.
I'm trying to achieve a total step count of 100,000 by then end of June. Not as a target, I don't like targets because I feel pressured by them. It's just a notion...
The first week is looking promising.
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This looks a promising new book: Phillipa Perry well known psychiatrist and agony aunt, and also wife of artist Grayson Perry, has written a cosy mystery.
It's out in hardback, audio and rather expensive kindle editions at the moment, so I will have to practice patience and wait for the price to come down.
I’ve just got the Philippa Perry book from the public library - for free!
ReplyDeleteYou were quick off the mark!
DeleteI’ve read the book. Everything does tie up in the end. I’ll let you know what I thought of it (and why) when you finish it or abandon it.
ReplyDeleteThat's 'Homecoming ', I assume, not the Phillipa Perry! I'd guessed there was a clue in Jess's surname. I'll keep going as it's well written.
DeleteWell done with the walking goal!
ReplyDeleteI'm gently crowing at this excellent start 🎺 🐔
DeleteThose step counts look pretty impressive to me!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm enjoying a gloat... I bribe myself with treats for every 500 steps 🧁 🍪 🍰 (I cut the treats into little pieces)
DeleteAt the rate you're going your goal for steps in June seems quite doable.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed....
DeleteI'm on the waiting list for the Phillipa Perry - 49 th of 69 - so a way to go. Think it was last year when I read Homecoming - it must have been a good read or I wouldn't have finished it!
ReplyDeleteHope you get to the end and do all the steps you want to do- but not by piano!
I should check to see if it is available on the libby app.
DeleteD'Arcy Trinkwon said last week that the 9rgan piece he was about to play scored about 3000steps on a Fitbit!
ReplyDeleteHaving seen an organ student friend playing his recital pieces I can well believe it. (No wonder Anna Lapwood is so thin!)
DeleteThat music is amazing, thank you for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteAlso amazing, the step count. I know there are so many striding around, but you are setting a target and working for it and that's impressive.
I collect most of my steps by walking on the spot while watching TV... with crisps and bits of biscuits and galaxy minstrels to encourage me along!
DeleteThat is inspirational! I am sourcing minstrels as I type
Delete1 minstrel/ 1 crisp/ 1/4 small biscuit for every 500 steps...
DeleteI'm afraid I would have the treats and not complete the steps. You are a determined lady, well done.
ReplyDeleteSo far that hasn't happened, but the future is always uncertain...
DeleteWell done with the step count. You put me to shame.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement. It's easier in warmer weather
DeleteThe book sounds fun! I didn't know arm movements work Fitbits!!
ReplyDeleteScott Joplin is very good for step counts!
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