Konichiwa Bitches.

I have never found a shop here in manila that sells violin sheet music. Not the book or the collection of sheet music. I want individual sheet music. I have been to almost all of the bookstores in manila, went to quiapo and shops that sells musical instruments but still no sheet music.

When I went back to Greece 2 years ago, I found this little shop in Ermou that only sells sheet music. I was so amazed that I actually forgotten what to buy. so I just grabbed a copy of Tartini’s Devil’s Trill Sonata for piano and violin, Vivaldi’s Summer: 3rd movement and Concerto in A minor: 1st and 3rd movement. Now that I have so much in mind to buy, I dunno where to buy one.

Yesterday, my friend/blockmate Joyce who is also a violinist, gave me a number of a guy who has a vast collection of sheet music. She told me that this guy orders abroad and sell these sheet music at a very affordable prize. So I texted the guy and our conversation went on like this.

Me: Good afternoon, I was told by Ms. Alviar that you sells sheet music. I was just wondering if you have the original four seasons by vivaldi.

Mr. Edgardo: Pre-order. We have chin rests, pegs, neck pieces and string. Who is this by the way?

Me: I’m Cid. So do you have these pieces that i’m looking for?

Mr. Edgardo: We have customized violin cases and bows. We also engrave letters on your violin.

(By this time, I was kinda annoyed because it’s like he’s avoiding my questions)

Me: That’s nice but do you have the titles that I’m looking for?

Mr. Edgardo: For music sheets, please visit us at ____________________. Pls. come next week. and yes, we have the titles that you are looking for.

Me: That’s great. Do I have to come on a weekday or a weekend?

Mr. Edgardo: Anytime nextweek.

Me: Ok thank you. How much do you charge for a sheet music?

Mr. Edgardo: Don’t bother about paying. I’ll give you the sheets for free. I’m currently organizing a music foundation that gives assistance to music lovers and practitioners in the Philippines. I’ll see you next week.

Me: Ok. Again, thank you. I wish you luck on your foundation.

I felt bad. because I was actually thinking of pissing him off through text because I thought he was avoiding my question earlier. But then I found out that this Mr. Eduardo is a shining light for those who wants to learn to play or create music but lacks the resources. I apologize for judging you without knowing you (even if it was just in my mind). peace!

Here’s Summer: 3rd movement. Performed by Valerie Kim.

Look out Vanessa-Mae.