Chapter 5: Diligence Can Compensate for Lack of Talent

This matter has no feasibility whatsoever

The entire person is very distorted

If it were not for this dreamlike dream, by the time he learned to completely replicate the entire piece in reality, five or six years would have passed, and he would have long forgotten it entirely

A typical representative of this is artistic creation

Chen Feng is also somewhat fortunate

Chen Feng possesses neither creative talent nor the aptitude for learning and performing, both of which are fundamentally lacking.

Given his level of talent, if he were to gradually hone his skills in the real world during his spare time, it would take him approximately at least five to six years to reach a beginner's level in performance, while an average level of talent would require about two to three years

Some things in the world can be accomplished well through effort and relentless investment

If I remember correctly, that strange object will appear in the sky in a few minutes

At this moment, a recorded interview program is being broadcast on television

However, Chen Feng is unable to do so; he has not studied for a long enough time, is not proficient, does not play any other instruments, and has poor musicality. He can only force himself to memorize each note of every instrument.

In the field of art, talent can be broadly categorized into two types

A highly respected scholar in the community scoffed in dissatisfaction: "This is utterly absurd. We do not engage in military affairs, yet we will continue to advance fundamental disciplines. Preventing problems before they arise? What exactly is this problem? You are simply wasting taxpayers' money and squandering the productive forces of technological advancement!"

And still, there are ten months without work, without socializing, and without any distractions or disturbances

His playing posture still cannot be considered graceful; it even appears somewhat clumsy. However, he is ultimately able to play the complete accompaniment of two pieces smoothly and accurately on the guitar

Yes, we are now in an era of eternal peace. However, six thousand years of human history tell us that war is the switch for the advancement of civilization. In order to maintain the stability of social order, our military should be kept at a sufficient level, which can both promote technological progress and prevent potential crises

Chen Feng looked up again at the clock hanging on the wall

Although he wasted two months in the military camp, he still has ten months left

With systematic training and persistent learning, almost anyone can become a qualified craftsman, but cannot become an artist

Many piano teachers spend their entire lives teaching piano, yet they are unable to compose a beautiful piece of music.

The corner is piled high with dozens of guitar strings that he has replaced himself

However, more than half a year ago, he tentatively spread the news of the impending apocalypse through social networks

This time, we can see if there are any statements on television

Therefore, his ten months are equivalent to five or six years

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration

A military expert is communicating with numerous journalists and opinion leaders from the public, explaining why it is still necessary to maintain a large and seemingly redundant military system today

He used the accumulated welfare points to exchange for a long-vacant underground bomb shelter room, in which he prepared a large quantity of food and drinking water

It is also reminiscent of a high school underachiever reciting the "Chen Qing Biao"

A seasoned performer knows how to find the rhythm and the key points, making it easier to memorize by analyzing and summarizing the patterns, thus making it not so difficult to memorize a piece of music

Stolen time is particularly worthy of cherishing, and Chen Feng has established a strict schedule for himself

In addition to "Boring," another song is "The Night is Deep," both of which are early works by Zhong Lei

Some matters, if one lacks talent, no amount of effort or investment will be of any avail

October 27, 3020, 9:43 AM

Chen Feng's fingers gradually developed calluses

He wants to try again, to see what will happen next if he does not die, and whether he can live a few more days in this dream.

However, the rumors he released were quickly suppressed by others, and at the same time, he received a Level 1 warning from the world government, advising him not to spread alarmist statements, or he would bear the consequences himself

He does not create; he merely transports

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, confirming that he had firmly memorized every rhythm and would not make any mistakes, and let out a long breath

Although history has been obscured, the aspects of entertainment and art are quite detailed and comprehensive

He only made a few small preparations for himself

At the end of the last dream, he was playing tennis in an outdoor court with other low-income individuals, and he ascended to the heavens right there.

As soon as the scholar finished speaking, the television suddenly flickered, the signal was briefly interrupted, and the program was replaced

Moreover, if he were to pursue music full-time in the real world, he would starve to death on the streets

From then on, Chen Feng no longer meddled in other people's affairs

Fortunately, he can first obtain the standard answer and then work backward to deduce the process

He is repeatedly recalling the complete arrangements of the two pieces, "Boring" and "The Night is Deep," in his mind

Chen Feng turned on the old-fashioned flexible screen television

The balcony floor where he often sits to practice the piano has been worn down by shoes, leaving two smooth, mirror-like footprints

The television signal will be restored in a few seconds

First is the talent for learning and performing, second is the talent for creation

He is merely a commoner, managing his own affairs is already exhausting all his efforts, so why should he lament the world?

"The Night is Deep" is relatively more mature than "Boring". Despite the poetic title, this song actually features a very explosive rock style

In the cramped and dimly lit basement, Chen Feng lay quietly on a slightly musty leather sofa, his eyes tightly shut, murmuring words as if reciting a scripture

But now, he has entered the "dream" again, gaining an additional year of time out of thin air

Throughout this year, apart from diligently practicing music, he has hardly inquired about worldly affairs

... ...

Chen Feng turned his head to look at the watch; there were approximately four minutes left until that time

Snap

Just like a person who is insensitive to numbers reciting hundreds or thousands of decimal places of pi

Chen Feng merely memorized two songs by rote, which required a significant amount of effort

Master the chords, then combine them, and the framework of the entire song will emerge

Of course, that inspiration is the most important.

The military expert spoke so eloquently

If time permits, I will learn two more songs

After having lunch, I took a half-hour nap. In the afternoon, I picked up the guitar and began to play, even if I stumbled and struggled intermittently, I still repeated it over and over until I finished playing the guitar accompaniment.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, more than nine months have passed

After a fleeting flicker, the television screen appears, with the default channel set to Mandarin Channel 1

Learning and performing can compensate for lack of talent through diligence, but creation cannot; without innate ability, one cannot even touch the threshold.

The time is approaching

As he gazed at the newly cut scene, Chen Feng's pupils suddenly constricted, and his breath came to a halt

This time he decided to hide in the basement, avoiding the light, to see if he could survive

Therefore, what Chen Feng needs to do now is to become a qualified performer through hard work, despite his lack of talent.

I wake up at 7 o'clock every morning, and in the morning I read books. The significance of reading lies in learning music theory and sight-reading.

Zhong Lei was not speaking nonsense; his insight is truly sharp. His talent is just that poor

What is referred to as inspiration is the talent for creation

Like some catchy songs, although the entire piece lasts several minutes, it actually consists of just two or three chords that are repeatedly combined

The evening schedule is relatively free, allowing him to watch some instructional videos on art tutorials, and then go to bed promptly at 12:00

Individuals with creative talent generally possess the aptitude for both learning and performing

In addition to instruments such as the guitar, the accompaniment features a variety of instruments including the piano, bass, drums, guzheng, organ, violin, viola, and both the tuba and euphonium among others

However, more people possess only the talent for learning and performing, without the gift for creation