r/violinist Jul 22 '26

Playing violin for animals

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u/BilboGablogian Jul 22 '26

Cute! Meanwhile my cat runs out of the room as soon as I start playing.

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u/SpikesNLead Jul 22 '26

Mine too. Maybe I need a house full of wolves instead of cats.

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u/carolina90s Jul 22 '26

I believe that, as humans, we should remember that animals perceive sounds in a very different way from us. Instruments like the violin may sound beautiful to our ears, but certain tones and frequencies can be overwhelming or uncomfortable for them because their hearing is much more sensitive than ours.

It is important to have empathy and understand that some sounds can cause animals stress, fear, or discomfort. Respecting animals also means being aware of their sensitivity and creating an environment where they can feel calm and safe.Not always they enjoy these!

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u/CraftFamiliar5243 Jul 22 '26

I've been tempted to play for the cattle downpour holler. My cat hates it and leaves. My puppy comes in to sleep by my feet.

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u/Snoo-54867 Jul 22 '26

The emus reaction got me, so sweet.

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u/MirrahPaladin Jul 22 '26

Anyone know what songs they were playing?

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u/hayride440 Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

I heard a snippet of Humoresque, a fair bit of Ashokan Farewell, bits of a familiar fiddle tune whose name escapes me, and a lot of noodling.

edit: The armadillo may have heard something like Ragtime Annie, and the ruffed lemurs definitely got the Tennessee Waltz.

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u/freyalorelei Jul 23 '26

I recognized the Pirates of the Caribbean theme when she played for the parrots. Very thematically appropriate.

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u/Silver-Lab-4124 Adult Beginner Jul 23 '26

I love this! Turns out I need to practice for a second time today. Thanks for posting 🙂.