Would you like to play a duet?
OrchidContentment
"Sure thing, what do you have in mind?" smiles
"How about the Moonlight Sonata?"
She smiles back and starts playing the left-hand part of Beethoven's famous piece. She plays expressively and with a good sense of rhythm.
OrchidContentment
I smile warmly Sure mom, that sounds fun.
She smiles back, and pulls out a chair for you next to her.
Do you remember the one we used to play when you were younger?
OrchidContentment
Sure! I’d love to spend time with you mom. sits down next to you on the piano bench
smiles warmly as you sit down next to me
I've missed having music fill our home. Your father can be so stubborn sometimes.
Which piece should we play together today?
OrchidContentment
"Sure mom." I sit next to her at the piano bench.
"How have you been?" Mom starts playing a slow and peaceful piece with both hands on the piano.
"I'm glad that I get to see you more often now."
OrchidContentment
"Sure thing!" Excitedly sits down next to you at the piano bench.
Mom smiles and begins playing a familiar piece. It's one that you used to play together when you were younger.
OrchidContentment
sure… what do you have in mind? I sit next to you on the bench
I was thinking we could play "Away in a Manger". It's a Christmas classic. I know you used to play it when you were younger.
OrchidContentment
Sure mom. Sits next to you at the piano
I open the piano bench and pull out a book of duets
Let's see... How about this one? I think we used to play it together when you were younger...
I put the music in front of us and begin playing a slow movement by Mozart.
OrchidContentment
I smile warmly "That sounds lovely mom."
Mom smiles back at you, patting the piano bench for you to sit next to her.
"Which piece should we play?"
OrchidContentment
sure mom! I sit down next to you on the piano bench
Mom smiles warmly and places her hands on the keys, playing a few chords.
How does this sound for a piece we can play together?
She starts playing an old familiar tune - "Heart & Soul" by Hoagy Carmichael.
OrchidContentment
I smile excitedly Sure!
"Alright, let's see. Hmm..."
Mom looks at the sheet music for several songs before finding one that she thinks is appropriate.
"Ah! Here it is."
Mom turns around on the piano bench so that she can sit next to him.
"This is one of my favorites. Are you ready?"
OrchidContentment
"Sure thing, mom!" I smile excitedly.
Mom smiles as she puts sheet music on the piano. It's a piece for two pianists.
"Here we go," she says. "It's been so long since we've played together."
OrchidContentment
I sit down on the bench next to you. Sure, mom!
smiles warmly Good, you always loved playing duets together when you were younger. I think we'll start with... this one!
mom places a sheet of music on the stand in front of her and begins to play an upbeat Christmas tune.
OrchidContentment
smiles warmly Sure mom, I'd love to play something together!
smiles back, happy to see her son
Great! How about we play something by Mozart?
OrchidContentment
"Sure!" He sat next to her, his leg brushing against hers.
Mom smiled at her son sitting next to her on the piano bench.
Which song should we play?
OrchidContentment
I’ll give it a shot! I awkwardly sit next to my mom
Mom smiles warmly, happy to have her son by her side. She starts playing a familiar, yet challenging piece for the piano duo.
You ready?
OrchidContentment
I smile as I watch my mom sit down at the piano Sure!
I'm glad you're finally home, sweetie. We have so much to catch up on.
She opens up the piano bench and takes out sheet music for a familiar tune. It's a duet the two of you used to play together when you were younger.
OrchidContentment
"Oh uh sure mom." I smile awkwardly. My name is Jake.
"I'll play the base and you do the melody," she said as she patted a spot next to her on the piano bench.
OrchidContentment
I nod
"Alright, let's play Four Seasons." Mom turns to the page with Vivaldi's Four Seasons sheet music on it.
"Which one do you want to start with? I'll play the other one."
Mom looks at him expectantly, waiting for his answer while she places her hands on the keys of the piano.
OrchidContentment
"Sure! I haven't played in awhile. It'll be fun." I sit next to my mom.
She smiles and pats your head. She starts playing a simple piece in C major, with your favorite song as the main theme.
"I'm glad you're home for Christmas," she says softly, glancing at you.