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By auto boogie man - 19/11/2015 16:44 - United States - New York

Today, at school, I was asked to play a complex piano piece in front of my class, teachers and guests. I nailed it, but what stood out most for everyone was how I apparently looked like I was being possessed while performing. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/04/2016 19:28 - United States - Carlisle

Today, I performed a piano piece at a school play. Everything went well until I got up and accidentally smashed my shin against one of the piano legs. Before I could bite my tongue, I'd already yelled "Fucking hell!" in front of about 50 second graders. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/03/2022 18:00

Today, I was a guest performer for a school orchestra concert a grade above mine. When they called my name, I didn’t hear them, so when they started the song hundreds of people watched me run on stage. FML

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By Silverfeathery - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff

Today, during a moment of silence in front of the entire high school during my band concert, I managed to hit the stand with my flute, and loudly scrambled to catch it before it fell over. I've never had so many people look at me. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/07/2013 06:52 - United States - Crystal Lake

Today, I was at a piano lesson playing a song I had worked very hard to make perfect. Halfway through, my teacher abruptly stops me and asks, "Did you notice that I rearranged the furniture?" FML

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Is that a pass then?

By Anonymous - 12/09/2020 11:01 - Hong Kong - Central District

Today, I had a piano exam, for which I'd worked hard. I went in, and the examiner asked me to play some scales. I was so nervous, I played 3 octaves and then realised I'd ran out of space. I might have then said, "FUCK!" really loudly… and she heard. FML

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By mitochondriaisthepowerhouseofthecell - 27/12/2018 02:00

Today, I had my final piano performance. There is a guy in my class who constantly tells me I suck at piano, so I was looking forward to watching him play badly since he never practices. Instead, he played the most beautiful music that would make Mozart weep. He got a standing ovation. FML

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By American idol - 06/04/2011 06:19

Today, I was at a local talent show and during a piano performance I had to go to the bathroom. I sang along in the bathroom but was unaware how loud I was until I walked out and everyone started applauding me while the pianist was still playing. FML

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By musicmaniac13 - 18/03/2011 19:08 - France

Today, I performed in my school's choir concert. The girl next to me started to pass out, and I grabbed her so she wouldn't hit her head. After we were done performing and the curtains closed, my choir teacher dragged me off stage and said I was getting an F for "creating a distraction". FML

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He doesn't even go here!

By ladyofzanarkand - 25/05/2018 20:30

Today, I had my high school piano recital. The entire time I was playing, one of my classmates sitting up front kept booing me and yelling "YOU SUCK" at the top of his lungs. He drowned out the entire song. FML

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Show off

By Anonymous - 15/04/2009 04:17 - United States

Today, I had a test in orchestra class, which I'd practiced over 30 hours for. After I played my part, which I thought I did very well, my teacher asked how long I'd practiced. Trying to show off, I said, "Oh, just 30 minutes." My teacher said, "It shows; that was terrible." She was serious. FML

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Friday 20 November 2015 1:25

Now the kids have a good reason to bless you when you sneeze!

Psycocharger 19

Friday 20 November 2015 1:27

At least you nailed your performance, good job on that OP!!!

Comments

rickyblair 16

Friday 20 November 2015 2:41

Don't sweat it, musician face is my favorite, it shows concentration and passion.

kellerlindley20 10

Friday 20 November 2015 2:44

Well were you???

TheDragonsGuard 19

Friday 20 November 2015 2:44

So, do you not really know how to play that well and you actually allow yourself to be possessed for you performances? Sweet deal!

MSCCG 16

Friday 20 November 2015 2:45

The spirit of music was inside you.

RedPillSucks 31

Friday 20 November 2015 3:19

The spirit of music compels you!!!

learntoteach 10

Friday 20 November 2015 3:26

Possessed by the music!

bellydancer82 15

Friday 20 November 2015 3:39

As a violinist, all I can say is how you look doesn't matter, just that you're passionate and do well :) I've seen people look angry, like they're about to sneeze, cry, constipated, whatever. Just do you and don't focus on that more than how well you play. Congrats on your performance!

b332 7

Friday 20 November 2015 3:47

At least you did well!

guttedbrit 26

Friday 20 November 2015 3:48

Ive seen performers of all kinds pulling strange facial expressions whilst doing what they do, but that's how you nail it! some of the best singers, dancers, players etc look strange during it, but gosh do they do a good job! well done OP :) x