Melody Ring
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Melody Ring has a musical family. A musical family has Melody Ring. Her mother likes opera and symphony music, and frequently joins in a chorus to sing. But Melody Ring doesn't know how to sing. She's unable to utter a hum or a chirp. She opens her mouth with the best of intentions but all she can manage to make is a "BURRRP!" Her father is partial to country and western. He plays his harmonica all through the day, then strums on his banjo or pounds the piano; there's hardly an instrument father can't play. But Melody Ring doesn't play any instruments; not an accordian, trumpet or flute. She'll pick up a piccolo planning to play but before she can blow it she'll let out a "TOOOOT!" Her brother plays drums and electric guitar and he jams with his friends in a rock-and-roll band. He also spins turntables, scratching and rapping and loves to play music his parents can't stand. But Melody isn't as cool as her brother. She can't spin a record. She can't even rap. She picks up the microphone, ready to rock but the best she can do is a "PHHHHHT" and a "BRAAAAP!" Melody's parents are truly embarrassed. They simply don't know what to say or to do. And so they've decided to not say a word... at least until next year, when Melody's two. |
