The subject of the first exam is——sight-reading.
In this exam, the primary assessment is on candidates' ability to read music, their pitch accuracy, rhythm and speed control, as well as their musical expressiveness.
The content of the test is straightforward. All candidates enter the examination room in order, draw a random piece of music, and then perform live after a brief preparation.
Compared to instrumental subjects that can be prepared in advance, due to its wholly random nature and on-the-spot performance capability.
As such, sight-reading is often the most stressful and nerve-wracking segment for music students.
...
As Lin Tian was about to enter the examination room.
He was unaware that just moments ago, a significant event had occurred.
At this moment,
All the candidates preparing were pervaded by an unusually desperate emotion...
Every individual was on pins and needles, feeling as if time was dragging.
Just moments ago.
