{"id":4039,"date":"2024-12-19T09:11:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:11:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T09:11:06","slug":"a-10-year-old-boy-sat-down-at-a-grand-piano-in-the-titanic-museum-his-small-fingers-hovering-over-the-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/buzzfeednews.uk\/?p=4039","title":{"rendered":"A 10-year-old boy sat down at a grand piano in the Titanic museum, his small fingers hovering over the keys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know a musician is good when a silence falls over the place he is playing in.And while that\u2019s pretty normal for the professionals, kids who can play an instrument don\u2019t often find themselves surrounded by a stunned crowd.<\/p>\n<p>But this 10-year-old kid did just that, and in a museum too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234548\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60-300x261.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"739\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60-300x261.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081137\/1-60.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>His name is Logan Rich and he just took everyone\u2019s breath away with a melodious piece that could take you to a far off land in a different time.<\/p>\n<p>A gentleman in uniform, who looks like he works in the museum, stands by the piano when he lets the kid play.<\/p>\n<p>And even he is mesmerized by what he is witnessing.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch and listen to this talented young man below!<\/h2>\n<p>Please\u00a0<b>SHARE<\/b>\u00a0this with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"arve-youtube-andumwqd-mo675fe664cb015913776167\" class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\"><span class=\"arve-inner\"><span class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 Year old plays piano for tourist at the Titanic Museum @LoganRichPiano\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/andUmwQd-mo\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Not bad for a kid who\u2019s \u201cjust started\u201d according to him.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234549\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61-300x250.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"855\" height=\"712\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61-300x250.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081142\/2-61.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"video-player-if-container\">\n<p>Like any normal 10-year-old, Rich loves ice hockey, baseball, his family and their dogs Flare and Mandy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>But the moment he sits and plays the piano, there is magic that happens.<\/h2>\n<p>The difficulty of learning the piano varies based on factors like prior musical experience, practice time, age, natural aptitude, and goals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234552\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-768x511.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"933\" height=\"620\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081430\/5-61.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Starting with basic skills is relatively achievable, but progressing to more complex melodies and advanced proficiency requires consistent practice and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Factors influencing difficulty include musical background, practice commitment, age, natural talent, and goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Patience and consistent practice are key to overcoming challenges and becoming skilled.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234553\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-768x540.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"924\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61-768x540.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081601\/6-61.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Some adults don\u2019t progress too far, while some give up learning altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Then you have Rich at ten who could play at those posh concerts.<\/p>\n<h2>He is unreal!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234550\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59.jpg 559w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59-300x262.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"933\" height=\"816\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59.jpg 559w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59-300x262.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081146\/3-59.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Rich is so good, a fan of his left this observation in the comments,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWow\u2026that was insanely good. You floored the entire room, could see the shock move through the room and shortly give way to emotion. The piece played certainly fit where you were. Seeing the black and white pictures in the far background, that music fit beautifully.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>He has them on the tip of his fingers, with each key beautifully singing a melody that sounds too good to be true.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234554\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59.jpg 524w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59-300x262.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"906\" height=\"790\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59.jpg 524w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59-300x262.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081706\/7-59.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Phenomenal, according to the gentleman in uniform, and he is so right.<\/p>\n<p>Kids who display exceptional talent and skill in playing the piano often exhibit a combination of natural aptitude, early exposure to music, and dedicated practice.<\/p>\n<h2>Rich does say that he does put in the work, but he\u2019s only ten!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234555\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"910\" height=\"606\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081805\/8-54.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Consistent practice and dedication are still crucial for long-term growth and success, but at his age, this kid is going places.<\/p>\n<p>Rich tells the gentleman the title of the piece he played but it\u2019s barely audible, so if you know it, search up the original recording and compare it to this young man\u2019s version.<\/p>\n<h2>But we bet it\u2019s just as good.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-234551\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58.jpg 613w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58-300x257.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"847\" height=\"727\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58.jpg 613w, https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58-300x257.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.seeitlive.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/19081150\/4-58.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Just look at him, in his baseball cap, shirt, and shorts. He should be playing video games!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re glad he chose to sit in front of a piano instead of a gaming console though.<\/p>\n<p>Rich is someone to watch out for in a few years, and let\u2019s hope he pursues a musical career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know a musician is good when a silence falls over the place he is playing in.And while that\u2019s pretty normal for the professionals, kids who can play an instrument don\u2019t often find themselves surrounded by a stunned crowd. But this 10-year-old kid did just that, and in a museum too. 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