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Music Helps Me

Posted by Parus @parus, Oct 13, 2017

At times music can be helpful. I like the group Anthem Lights...A new discovery for me when I was perusing youtube. A Capella has always been my thing. I love to sing!!!!!

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 17, 2020

@ Jimhd I loved to hear the music and sometimes sang with the organ music so beautiful is this instrument

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maggie45 | @maggie45 | Mar 17, 2020

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.

Take

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @maggie45 "Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm..." + (show)
@maggie45

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.

Take

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@maggie45 thank you for sharing your heart warming story with us.

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maggie45 | @maggie45 | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @maggie45 "Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm..." + (show)
@maggie45

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.

Take

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Thank you for your response, John.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @maggie45 "Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm..." + (show)
@maggie45

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.

Take

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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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maggie45 | @maggie45 | Mar 17, 2020

Hi there,
Thank you for your feedback. Your picture is too precious’n

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @maggie45 "Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm..." + (show)
@maggie45

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.

Take

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@maggie45

Jim 5

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

Jim

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @maggie45 "Rosemarya urged me to share my story. I lost my husband in ‘19 from an aneurysm..." + (show)
@maggie45

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.

Take

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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.

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @artscaping "Good morning @maggie45, There is such joy when our animals share their sadness and their happiness..." + (show)
@artscaping

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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@artscaping This reminds me of our dear Cavalier, Keller. He was the best, sweetest dog I ever knew. My daughter and I chose the name Keller, it's Gaelic for "little companion" and it fit him perfectly.
JK

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 17, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Music is relaxing for most of us. It is an artistic medium that soothes and inspires...." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Music is relaxing for most of us. It is an artistic medium that soothes and inspires. When it comes to music, I like most of it! Jazz, classical, rock, church music. What venues do you enjoy most? Concert halls, symphonies, jazz clubs?

Will you share your favorite music with us?

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@hopeful33250 My favorite music varies depending on what I am doing. When I am in the gym or pool I find that Latin music is energizing, or anything with a good, strong beat.
Classical is good for relaxing, but I listen to popular music the most. I say popular but it's not what's popular today. My favorite artist is Billy Joel. Neil Diamond used to be but that changed. I do like some of his songs still, and his song "America" is another great one for exercising with. I can get the elliptical up to 4 miles an hour when that's on! I used to love Andrea Bocelli but I got tired of not understand what he was singing!
I am not much of a country fan, but every now and then a country song hits me. I loved "I hope you Dance" and gave the single to my daughter with a book that had the lyrics.
JK

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