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I’m Learning to Play the Piano!

May 11, 2020 By: Summer Samba40 Comments

Summer is learning to play the piano - here's how

I have a new project — learning to play the piano! My human got me this baby-baby grand. And it really plays (with the help of some AA batteries). I’m not even sure I have any musical talent.

somali cat with piano, overhead shot

Here is an overhead shot. It looks pretty complicated, doesn’t it?

somali cat checking out microphone on piano

Yes, there is even a working microphone. And if I want to start composing music, I can record it!

somali cat looking inside piano

But first, I need to figure out how this thing works. In case you are wondering, yes, I am really going to learn how to play it!

somali cat practicing ringing a bell before playing piano

Here’s how! To start off, my human had me practice ringing my bell. I wasn’t sure what this had to do with the piano, but I was getting treats, so I didn’t care.

somali cat with her bell on piano

Then, after a few minutes of bell ringing, she put the bell on the piano and encouraged me to start ringing it there.

somali cat playing piano with bell on it

I figured out right away that I was supposed to touch the keys and not the bell. I even made some noise because the piano was turned on! My human made sure the sound was on pretty low and she had already pushed a lot of the keys during the photo session so the noise didn’t surprise me.

somali cat playing piano without bell on it

My human says she doesn’t expect me to actually learn sheet music. I am welcome to improvise. Still, she says I am picking up the piano faster than she did when she was a kid.

somali cat with her front paws on piano

For kitties, playing the piano is all about attitude and personality anyhow. Right?


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Comments

  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:18 am

    Tickling the ivories <3

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  2. Jane says

    July 15, 2020 at 12:10 am

    Too cute!!

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  3. Jim Green says

    July 14, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    That cat is playing you, not the piano! Treats is the name of the game! Silly human. (I got my human to type this for me. Slow because his tin foil hat is too big on him.)

    Reply
  4. Lesley Castle says

    May 17, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    That piano is too cool Summer! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Penelope says

    May 16, 2020 at 7:23 am

    I want concert!

    Reply
  6. Kendra says

    May 13, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    You are so talented!

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    • Jaime says

      May 16, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      Omg a baby baby grand!!!! Sooooo lucky!!!!

      Reply
  7. Athena and Marie says

    May 13, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    You totally rock!

    Reply
  8. Rene S says

    May 13, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    This is so cool! We love it!

    Reply
  9. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    I would ask you to play “Heart and Soul!”

    Also, to the tune of the Nutcracker Song:
    “Our little cat’s trying to look cute,
    She does that when she wants more food!
    Our cat’s name is Sydney,
    She is a little brown tabby…”

    Reply
  10. Kay griffith says

    May 12, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Summer you definitely have the attitude to play the piano.

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  11. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    May 12, 2020 at 5:44 am

    We can’t wait to hear your compesitions!

    Reply
  12. Teddy says

    May 12, 2020 at 5:12 am

    I have no doubt you will be giving public concerts in no time. You’re a very smart girl and could do ANYTHING you set your mind to!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  13. Julie says

    May 12, 2020 at 4:15 am

    We definitely need a video of her playing the piano!

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  14. speedyrabbit says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:17 am

    I bet you will soon learn how to play and we will all be wowed by your talent,xx Speedy

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  15. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    May 11, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    Try to learn a simple tune like a major C scale or Mary Had a little Lamb or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star…after all YOU are a star!

    What ever, I know you will have fun!

    (Maybe mark the relevant keys and teach her to tap them in a particular order…)

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  16. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    May 11, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Mee-yow WOW Summer yore toetallee amazin!!! If anycat can leern to play Peeano it iss YOU!! Go girl go!!!!
    **purrss** BellaDharma

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  17. Mary McNeil says

    May 11, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    If Schroeder can play Beethoven on his toy piano, you can too Summer !

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  18. Ellen Pilch says

    May 11, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    You are so talented.

    Reply
  19. Katie Isabella says

    May 11, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    Summer…I swear, there is NO cat like you.

    Reply
  20. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 11, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    I wasn’t a big fan of piano lessons myself! Summer, I’m not sure who’s more brilliant, you or your human.

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  21. Cathy Keisha says

    May 11, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    It’s more about looking cool rather than what it sounds like if you’re a kitty. I’m sure you’ve got talent. Too bad that guy who played guitar didn’t still live there or you could jam together.

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  22. Kimberly says

    May 11, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Wonderfully done. Looking forward to more photos and a video. Well Done Summer

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  23. The Swiss Cats says

    May 11, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Summer, you’re so talented ! Purrs

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  24. Catherine lin89gg says

    May 11, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Can’t wait to hear your first kitty concert

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  25. Brian says

    May 11, 2020 at 10:11 am

    I think you’ll be entertaining in no time sweet Summer!

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  26. Robin Mudge says

    May 11, 2020 at 9:22 am

    That is an awesome piano, Summer! Looks like you will be rockin’ in no time at all. Manna and Dexter enjoy playing my keyboard when it is out. The music they make sounds quite a bit like a horror movie soundtrack. They aren’t classically trained like you are though.

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  27. Tamago says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:35 am

    You are learning quite fast, Summer! You will be able to play piano pretty soon for sure!

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  28. Pat K says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Well, you look good at the piano. This is
    going to take practice of course. You certainly
    are multi-talented so I wouldn’t be surprised
    if get good fast on that piano.

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  29. Miss Ki and Jean says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:43 am

    Now you really are a rock star!

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  30. Eastside Cats says

    May 11, 2020 at 6:52 am

    So much talent, Summer!

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  31. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 11, 2020 at 6:32 am

    That’s very exciting, Summer! Will you be doing duets with Gibson?

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

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    • Summer Samba says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:05 am

      Gibson is a real pro! I’m not sure I’m up to his musical level.

      Reply
  32. Margaret Elmendorf says

    May 11, 2020 at 6:17 am

    Summer, that will be quite an accomplishment to play the piano.Have fun with that piano.

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  33. Catscue Catmom says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:32 am

    You have the personality and the tude Summer, rock on!

    Reply
  34. the ISland Cats says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Soon you’ll be able to add musician to your resume, Summer.

    Reply
  35. Purrjamm cats says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:02 am

    That is so cool. And it’s our mom’s favorite musical instrument. We bet you’re a natural honey. It’s so grand looking too. Love the overhead shot. Can’t wait for your debut at your first masterpiece of music. Purrs

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  36. Lesley Castle says

    May 11, 2020 at 1:02 am

    If any kitty can learn how to play the piano it’s you Summer!

    Reply
  37. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    May 11, 2020 at 12:52 am

    It looks like you will soon be playing your piano like a pro, Summer.

    Reply

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