Great thread, Amos. I didn't realise how much I missed my piano, esp. for playing when I am conflicted or down, until a couple of months ago when we got my sister's which we are housing for her until she can get it. It is the piano I grew up with, the one mom played when she and dad played together, when we all gathered round to sing and the one my brother played his own music and other classical music on, the one we all practised on for our piano lessons. The first time, after we got it, that I was incredibly bored and upset about things, I sat down and played the old pieces I used to play. I hardly needed the music at all, my fingers have not forgotten the movements, the spacing, the touch needed. It felt wonderful, even out of tune!

Mostly, I listen to certain music, though, when I have a specific need. That and SING. I am getting my voice back after about two-three years and that feels wonderful, too.