Because the fingers of the left hand have to press the strings, if the posture of changing the strings is wrong, the fingers will rub against the strings and form calluses.

Of course, the number and thickness of the calluses are related to the correct action of pressing the strings.

The more standard the movement, the thinner the cocoon.

If you don't practice so hard, there won't even be any cocoons.

Lu Xiang'er's string-pressing movements are still very standard, but she usually practices hard, so there is still a layer of calluses on her fingers.

For girls, having calluses on their hands is a very low self-esteem thing.

Therefore, she usually hides her left hand when she is with Fang Xing.

When Lu Xiang'er heard Chen Wenhan mention cocoons, she subconsciously hid her left hand behind her back, and then showed a naive smile to hide her inferiority complex.

Chen Wenhan saw what she was thinking, stretched out his left hand and said, "Look at my fingers. The calluses are very thin, right? As long as the string-pressing posture is accurate enough, the calluses will fall off. Let me teach you."

"No... no need..." Lu Xiang'er was a little embarrassed to refuse, but also embarrassed to accept his kindness.

It didn't take long.

Professor He Zhaolin, who was tutoring the two, walked into the classroom, asked them to sit down, and said: "I tutor all the students who participate in the international violin competition every year.

“However, usually more graduate students are tutored, and undergraduates rarely enter the semi-finals.

"For about five or six years, no undergraduate student has entered the Paganini semi-finals.

"Lu Xiang'er, you are indeed very talented.

"However, you should also know that you have some shortcomings in terms of age and skills.

"So, you have to be extra serious in these two weeks of coaching to have a chance to get ranked in the semi-finals.

“Since there are only two weeks until the rematch, I won’t teach you the basics.

“It’s too late to teach basic things now.

“So I will help you achieve your ranking based on some rules for Paganini’s rematch.

“This year, our school has two students entering the semi-finals at a time, which is a good opportunity to get a ranking.

"Especially Chen Wenhan, your goal is to secure three points and compete for one.

"If you can win this year's Paganini Youth Championship, your place as a doctor next year will be guaranteed."

Later.

Under the guidance of He Zhaolin, the two began training for the Paganini rematch.

to 5 p.m.

The tutoring was over and He Zhaolin left after class.

Lu Xiang'er started packing her things and getting ready to eat.

Chen Wenhan suggested: "Lu Xiang'er, why don't we have a meal together. Let's talk about the semi-finals by the way. With my help, you can still hope to get a good ranking."

Lu Xiang'er was stunned for a moment. Faced with Chen Wenhan's invitation, she didn't know how to refuse, but she hesitated and said: "Well... I want to go home for dinner today..."

"That's it, let's do it next time. By the way, when we go to Genoa for the semi-finals, do you want to go together? It will be more convenient to have each other look after each other." Chen Wenhan suggested again.

"My mother will accompany me then." Lu Xiang'er replied.

"That's okay. You can go back and tell your mother. It's more convenient for classmates from the same school to enter the semi-finals together." Chen Wenhan argued.

"Uh... I'll ask first." Lu Xiang'er had no choice but to agree.

However, after she returned home, she forgot about it and didn't mention it at all.

…

The next afternoon.

Lu Xiang'er went to the small classroom for class as usual.

After the tutoring session, Chen Wenhan proposed to have dinner together.

Lu Xiang'er squeaked again, trying to cope with it.

"Are you too shy? We just have a meal together, and we are going to compete together. We can get to know each other better, and we can help each other when the time comes, right?" Chen Wenhan argued.

"No, thank you very much for your help, senior. I really have something to do today." Lu Xiang'er apologized quickly.

"Okay. Let's talk about it next time. Don't be so nervous. Don't worry, I will take care of you during the competition." Chen Wenhan was not too anxious.

After a week of tutoring in a small classroom.

He Zhaolin began to choose the music for the competition based on the violin level of the two people: "In the Paganini rematch, there are no special restrictions on the selection of music.

"However, Paganini's competition requires higher skills than other competitions.

"Chen Wenhan, I think you can choose one of Paganini's pieces for the competition, and try to choose one that is more difficult.

"Lu Xiang'er, the difficulty of your competition song can be slightly lowered, but it cannot be too low.

"Do you have any ideas about the music for the competition? You can tell us and discuss it."

Chen Wenhan had already thought about the music for the competition, which was Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor.

He Zhaolin agreed with his decision, and then asked Lu Xiang'er what he thought: "What about you? What are your thoughts on the song selection?"

Lu Xiang'er said directly: "I have prepared a competition song."

"Which one? Tell me, and let's consult together to see if it's suitable." He Zhaolin will not force students to choose a song for the competition, but if the song is really inappropriate, he will definitely suggest changing it.

"It's called Skylark." Lu Xiang'er replied.

""Skylark"? I don't think I've heard of it. Which concerto is it from?" He Zhaolin frowned. He had never heard of such a violin piece.

"Professor, a friend gave it to me." Lu Xiang'er replied.

When He Zhaolin heard that it was composed by a friend, he immediately felt that it was unreliable.

The semi-finals of the youth group of the Paganini International Violin Competition is no mere play. Getting a good ranking is something that will benefit you for a lifetime.

"Lu Xiang'er, this competition is very important. You should be more careful when choosing songs." He Zhaolin subconsciously thought that the music Lu Xiang'er mentioned must be unpopular, and began to dissuade her.

"Professor, how about I do it again now?" Lu Xiang'er argued.

"Okay, play it again. If it doesn't work, just change it. It will definitely be right among Paganini's twenty-four capriccios." Although He Zhaolin felt that the music Lu Xiang'er said was definitely unreliable, he still agreed.

She pulled it once.

Lu Xiang'er took a deep breath, tightened her bow and began to play "Skylark".

At the beginning, when He Zhaolin heard the first half, he felt that the music was better than expected, and much better.

When I listened to the second half, I became more and more surprised.

This piece of music was completely on the level of a classic, but he had never heard it before.

When the "skylark" chirped, He Zhaolin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, showing an expression of surprise.

When I first heard this piece, I felt amazing, especially the vibrato on the E string, which is so unique.
Chapter completed!