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Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm that took him swiftly as he fell instantly to his death at my feet. When I came home without him his 14yr. old coon hound knew immediately something was not right. For days he would go to his station at the piano now forlorn where he had previously proudly howled as he accompanied my husband who could play by ear; now it was clear he demanded I fill in for his lost partner. So at 75 I decided it was time to learn to play- I was terrified. I sadly have a tin ear. I am still working at it but for now he is back to his old self as he wildly howls as I plunk thru “You Are My Sweetheart, My Only Sweetheart.” I think my intention was to pacify him but I cannot begin to tell you the pleasure his “singing” generates in me- not to mention
the warmth I experience as my husband smiles down upon us.
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Thank you for your response, John.
Good morning @maggie45, There is such joy when our animals share their sadness and their happiness with us. Now where is my Roxie when I need her? Here is how she greeted us. “Please rub my tummy?” Be safe and protected. Chris
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My dog is my service dog. When I play the piano at church she lies on his blanket next to me, and comes over to me when I practice at home. I play by note as well as by ear, these days a combination of the two at church. The hymnal is a starting place, and I try to play so that singers can sing their part, but I do a lot of improvisation to keep it interesting (and to keep me from being bored).
I've found that it's never too late to start playing an instrument. Some of my favorite students were in their 70s and 80s. I got a lot of pleasure listening to their stories. One woman toured with her family when she was young, doing vaudeville shows. Those older students were much more motivated to learn and play than some of the kids who never practiced and only took lessons under duress.
So, have at it, @maggie45
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@maggie45 Thank you for sharing your story. So true about animals when my husband dies our dog moped around wouldn't eat so it important to help them also and you did . So happy for you both . I know this lifted your spirits also.
@maggie45 What a great story of a faithful pet and the joy of music! I have a rescue cat who must at one time lived with a pianist (or other musician). She just loves Beethoven (really!). If I play a CD of Beethoven she will jump up on the piano. She seems to know that is where the music should be coming from. Perhaps I should also get back to playing the piano. Hopefully, my kitty won't howl too loud😺
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@maggie45 thank you for sharing your heart warming story with us.