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Grandma Edie Sat Down at the Old Piano. Her Duet Partner Was Already on the Bench.

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The old upright piano has seen decades of songs, and tonight it has an audience of one. Grandma Edie sits at the worn wooden keys in a navy quilted vest and cream sweater, reading glasses perched on her nose and a second pair pushed up into her white hair. Her fingers rest on a chord as she leans into the music on the stand. Beside her on the bench, Miso sits upright and tidy, tail curled around her paws, turning her blue eyes outward as if to ask whether you are enjoying the performance. A lamp glows in the corner, a teacup waits on the piano, and stacks of books fill the shelves behind them.

Cats have very sensitive hearing and can pick up higher frequencies than people can. Many cats are curious about music, but loud or sudden sounds can startle them, so gentle playing and moderate volume tend to be more welcome. Some cats enjoy sitting close to a piano for the vibration and the company, while others prefer to listen from another room. Letting the cat choose is best. Siamese are known for being social and attention-seeking, so it is not surprising that Miso would rather be right next to the action than anywhere else.

Edie plays on, Miso listens, and the little room fills with an old familiar tune. The cat may never learn the notes, but she clearly knows what a good evening sounds like.

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