Musical Figurine

Musical Figurine

How a Crystal Figurine Affected Three Generations - Part 3

Mark's parents, Alice and John, gave his grandmother a crystal figurine for her birthday one year in hopes that it would lift her sagging spirits. Mark's grandmother, Betty, had to give up playing the piano because of crippling arthritis, but not before she had given Mark piano lessons. Mark remembered how Gran refused to teach him initially and told his parents that they would have to find another teacher until Mark showed promise as a pianist. Gran eventually started giving Mark piano lessons after three years of instruction with another teacher.

Mark remembered all the little concerts his grandmother would provide after Sunday dinner when the whole family would gather around to listen to her play. He grew to love classical music and decided he wanted to learn to play the piano. He also remembered those Sunday dinners where Gran was depressed because she could no longer play the piano.

When Mark attained his music degree, his mother and father passed on the crystal piano figurine that had been his grandmother's most treasured possession. He had never forgotten all the stories his Gran had told about her life experiences and he knew that the crystal piano figurine would always be a reminder of his Gran's achievements. But the figurine had another important significance to him only.

During his lessons gran passed on two important fundamental statements to him. He was struggling with the interpretation of a classical piece. Gran told him what a master teacher had told her in 1920: this is the key to musicianship, find the music in you and play that music, not the notes on the page. Second, share your music and your talent with as many people as you can. If you get paid for it, fine; if you don't, do it anyway. This is your code and guidelines of your musicianship. Every time he looks at the crystal figurine, he's reminded of that code. The figurine is his musical inspiration. He's attached great significance and importance to the crystal piano.

Mark re-counted a particular instance with his gran long after she could no longer teach the piano or give him lessons. During dinner one Sunday evening, long after gran had stopped teaching Mark, Gran looked at him sternly and asked "Why are you playing rock 'n roll?” Mark smiled at his Gran and said "You always told me if you can play classical music, you can play any kind of music". And, like your playing in the nickelodeons, I'm playing in a rock 'n roll band to earn money to pay for my lessons. Gran just smiled.

Mark has gone on to become a noted music teacher in a local public school system as well as writing his own music. The crystal piano has played a major role in his life. He views it as a constant reminder of the achievements of his grandmother, the pride that his mother held for her mother and the important lessons his Gran taught him.

This simple gift of a crystal piano figurine had affected the lives of three generations in a most significant way. Some might say there was magic in the crystal figurine, others might say it was the power of suggestion, but in all probability, it is the emotional attachment and significance that we give to symbols in our lives.

About the Author

Lowry Mell is a retired Merchandiser and former Marketing and Business Consultant. His articles focus on new and creative ways to use and display crystal and crystal figurines. For more information, visit: http://www.CrystalSplendor.com

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