We all woke up to a darker world today, a world in which Zayn Malik no longer completes the golden quintet that is One Direction, following his tragic departure from the group. Understandably, the disintegration of such an influential musical presence has had quite an impact on fans worldwide, so much so that we think today should be declared a worldwide day of mourning. However, we don’t want to focus on the negative here at OnlinePianist. So we’ve compiled a small list of 5 activities to help distract devastated fans from the One Direction breakup, in the hopes that they help start the healing process on the road back to a happy life.
1. Compose a song of heartbreak
Taylor Swift will be the first to tell you, when your heart is shattered to pieces, the best way to pick up the shards is by pouring them out into song. So on this day of sorrow, why not sit by your always loyal friends the piano and a box of tissues, and compose a beautiful and touching musical piece filled with all your emotions and feelings? It is an act that is both cathartic and one that can produce a great outcome too!
2. Learn to play one of the One Direction songs to commemorate better, happier times
HAPPY times, not sad times Zayn!
One of the best ways to move on from something that has ended is to celebrate the good times had. So if you feel an insatiable wave of nostalgia for One Direction’s golden days with all five members, perhaps you can make yourself feel better by reliving those happy times. To do so, we recommend you start by picking any one of the 30 or so 1D tutorials on our site, and learn the tune. You will surely feel both accomplished and proud if you manage the feat, and on the way you get to hear again one of your favorite pieces. Win-win for the win!
3. Unleash your anger on the piano
Everyone mourns differently. If the above two options are not your forte, perhaps you fit into the category of the angry mourner. The angry mourner is one who feels angry, rejected and even betrayed by the 1D split, and seeks channels with which to direct their newly discovered turbulent energy of fury. If you fit in this category, the piano will be there for you, allowing you to slam on its keys as many times as you need, until all the pain goes away. By the time you’re done, the piano might be a little worse for wear, but you will be cured of your heartache!
4. Grab a piano and some friends and make a karaoke party to forget your woes
We all know that music is the cure to anything, including the nightmarish event that is Zayn’s departure. Therefore, if you’re feeling glum and blue, a karaoke party is sure to do the trick for you. So grab some friends, grab a microphone and all your One Direction tunes, and jam away! We guarantee by the time you reach Midnight Memories, this whole heartache will just feel like distant Midnight Memory too. 🙂
5. Start improving your piano and singing skills, a new spot just opened up in 1D!
For those of you who are optimistic mourners, the departure of Zayn is nothing to ponder over for too long. Rather, his leaving can also be viewed as a major opportunity on the horizon, for a new spot has just opened in the One Direction team! So if you’ve ever dreamt of spending some quality time with any of the four remaining members, why dream of meeting them when you can become one of them? If you like to think big and set your goals high, throw that tissue away, and start taking singing lessons right away (we’ll provide the piano lessons 😉 ) the fifth spot in One Direction 2.0 has your name on it!
So readers, how are you handing the One Direction split? Let us know in the comments below!
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