Music that cats like. BGM for cats.
If you’re a cat lover living with an adorable kitty, you probably want to let your own cat enjoy some wonderful music too! You might play music to help them relax, or to keep them from feeling anxious while you’re away… People often say classical music or natural sounds are good, but there are even cats who “sleep like a log when they hear rock music!!” In this article, we’ll introduce types of music that, according to our editorial team’s research, cats tend to like.
Cats seem to respond to high-frequency sounds—that is, higher pitches—and they also appear to prefer sounds like meowing, purring, heartbeat rhythms, and water.
We’ve gathered a variety of music examples, so please use this as a reference!
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Music that cats like. BGM for cats (1–10)
AquaTakagi Masakatsu
Does your cat like the sound of water? My cat is a bit unusual and likes to play with water, but there are many cats that enjoy the sound of water and watching it flow, right? Masakatsu Takagi’s “Aqua” is a track that such cats might find intriguing to listen to—it features a gentle piano melody accompanied by soothing sounds of water and bubbles rising and popping.
They might enjoy the visuals, too.
AtardecerFederico Durand
Federico Durand is an artist from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He’s a leading figure in Argentina’s experimental sound scene, and here is one of his tracks.
It includes sounds that cats love—water sounds, high frequencies, and the intriguing hoot of an owl—so I have a feeling it might become a favorite.
It could also be fun to record how your cat reacts in the room while the music is playing.
Master of PuppetsMetallica
Cats are said to have the ability to distinguish frequencies.
Generally, they are believed to prefer sounds that humans find pleasant.
Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” is pretty intense.
How would cats react to it? I tried it with my cats.
I played the music while the three of them were sleeping together; they perked up their ears and then went right back to sleep.
It was an unexpected result—seems some cats like intense music.
RainbowYosi Horikawa
As a result of an experiment on what kinds of sounds cats find interesting, high-frequency sounds came in second and the sound of water came in third.
Yosi Horikawa, a sound creator who records and edits environmental and everyday sounds to construct his music, makes tracks that seem to include both.
Try playing them when you leave your kitty at home.
Caribbean BlueEnya
Enya’s clear, translucent voice is enchanting.
Her whispery low tones and shimmering highs are truly captivating.
“Caribbean Blue” blends low and high registers within a steady tempo, resulting in a calm, soothing track.
The frequency of Enya’s voice seems perfectly suited for cats— it should help them relax and sleep well.
Highly recommended.