Chapter 20: Library Trip
The UCLA Music Library was the most extensive music library in Southern California.
They were known for having specialty music books that couldn't be found elsewhere, and they also rented music recording equipment, which is why Ari woke up early to take the 2-hour bus trip to the university.
A trademark of the university's music department was their impromptu music shows from amateurs and experts alike, and appropriately, when Ari got there, there was a small orchestra setting up to play on the front lawn of the library while students rushed to class.
Curious about what was happening, Ari sat there shamelessly wearing his snail mask.
Although he got some looks here and there, most people assumed he was a strange art or theater student and ignored him.
Perfect!
With his notebook pulled out, Ari prepared to transcribe what he was hearing.
According to his research, listening to music and identifying the notes and instruments was required for those learning song composition, so he'd been practicing.
Surprisingly, after learning the basics, because of the Picky Listener (B) skill, Ari usually got 80-90 percent of the notes and instruments right when listening to pop and rock music.
But since he was unfamiliar with string instruments in a classical setting, he wanted to give it a go while he had the opportunity.
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