Countless bullet comments scrolled through the livestream.
The viewers watching the livestream were utterly ecstatic at this moment!
“I’m not watching anymore, n
Because playing the suona well is not easy.
Most people struggle even to produce a sound, let alone perform.
Mastering the suona requires a close coordination of breath, fingers, and tongue, along with extensive practice over a long period just to reach a rudimentary level.
However, in the passages Su Yu just played, his breaths were imperceptible, his breath control was incredibly steady, and his pitch transitions were exceptionally smooth.
This level of skill is not something possessed by those who haven't taken any grading exams.
“Grades are not the standard for judging art; this only leads to stagnation,” Su Yu continued to explain.
That’s right, just like with the piano, he was simply too lazy to take the exams.
But he couldn't say that on stage; it would have been too arrogant.
So, he casually found an excuse to brush it off.
“I see… I’ve learned a lot.”
The host, upon hearing this, nodded thoughtfully.
As expected of Ting Yu. While ordinary people strive for certificates to prove themselves, he pursued higher art rather than such superficial recognition.
Thinking this, his admiration for Su Yu became even more fervent!
“Well said, ‘Grades are not the standard for judging art!’”
Suddenly, the veteran artist Zhou Ningbin from the critique panel snatched the microphone from Jiang Qian and stood up excitedly.
Jiang Qian was stunned.
In her mind, Zhou Ningbin had always been a refined individual. This was the first time in many years she had witnessed such a strong emotional reaction from him.
The host was also momentarily taken aback, but after a mere half-second pause, he quickly recovered. “Next, we invite Elder Zhou to provide his critique.”
With that, he nodded towards Zhou Ningbin.
The latter took a deep breath, realizing his momentary lapse in composure. He nodded apologetically to Jiang Qian beside him and then resumed his amiable expression.
“I am not qualified to critique him.”
Zhou Ningbin snorted, dropping a bombshell statement.
His sudden declaration left not only the host bewildered but also the audience utterly perplexed.
What did he mean?
From the perspective of the show’s performance, Ting Yu’s rendition of "囍" (Xi) undoubtedly overshadowed Xu Ming’s "守" (Shou). Even a layperson could discern the gap between the two, not in terms of technique, but in the melody and the live atmosphere.
Could it be that this veteran artist was a sore loser, acting pretentious here?