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A grandma with a long silver braid plays an old upright piano while a seal point Ragdoll cat sits beside her on the bench. 11 / 24

Grandma Sat Down at the Old Piano. Somebody Else Wanted the Bench.

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The old upright piano has seen decades of songs, and today it has two listeners. Grandma Ruth sits with her back slightly turned, fingers resting on the worn keys as she picks out a gentle tune, her braid trailing down her denim shirt. Willow sits on the far end of the bench, upright and composed, glancing back over her shoulder with a look that suggests she has requested an encore. Books, a pair of glasses, and a few potted plants rest on top of the piano, and a knitted throw is draped over a nearby chair.

Cats can hear a wider range of sound than people do, especially higher pitches, so music affects them in their own way. Many cats tolerate soft, calm music well and may even settle down to it, while sudden loud notes can startle them. If your cat likes to sit near the piano or speakers, keep the volume moderate and let her leave whenever she wants. For people, playing an instrument is a lovely way to keep hands and memory active, and having a pet nearby can make practice feel less like a chore and more like a shared ritual. Pets do not care about wrong notes, which makes them a very forgiving audience.

Willow appears to have assigned herself the job of page turner, even if she never actually turns a page. Every musician deserves such a loyal fan.

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