Peanuts Begins by Charles Schulz for January 23, 2021

yeah, don’t want any finger cramps when tickling the ivories

Schroeder jogged before it was cool.

A side of Shroeder we have not seen before!

This week has been Shroeder heavy and I like that

That’s how my girls feel sometimes, playing violin.

That’s Beethoven’s Sonata no. 29 nicknamed “Hammerklavier.” It’s an apt pick considering Schroeder’s workout; it’s a physically demanding piece to perform. Schultz’s knowledge of Beethoven often astounds me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erD1Yy-4F5M

I think “Rocky” stole the idea for the training montage scene from this comic :)

I think he’s playing the theme from “Rocky”……

Years ago, I heard someone talk about focal dystonia. He said musicians are athletes who specialize in using small muscle groups.

The Balboa of the ivories.

I was wondering why he wasn’t playing the piano.