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 effective for meditation. Recommended BGM to calm the mind.
- Recommended BGM for a spa
Music that cats like. BGM for cats (1–10)
Lolo’s AirDavid Teie
Have you heard about the album “Music for Cats,” which is making waves as music made for cats? Nicknamed “meow-sic,” it’s been scientifically researched to include sounds cats like and has become a global talking point.
The track “Lolo’s Air” on this buzzworthy album blends a relaxed, classical style with sounds reminiscent of frogs, insects, and a cat’s purring.
Will it catch your kitty’s interest?
Simon SaysDavid Teie
Have you heard about the album made for cats, “Music for Cats,” that’s been getting a lot of attention? It’s called “meow-sic,” and it was scientifically designed using sounds that cats like—an album that’s made waves around the world.
Like the other tracks, this one can make humans feel sleepy too, but it might work well as healing music.
How about listening to it at home while relaxing with your cat?
Scooter Bere’s AriaDavid Teie
Have you heard about the buzz around the album made for cats, “Music for Cats”? Called “meow-sic,” it’s a globally talked-about record created through scientific research into sounds that cats like.
In this track, “Scooter Bere’s Aria,” you can hear the so-called purring sound—a cat’s throat rumble—here and there.
We can’t say for sure whether it soothes cats, but it seems like something that would be soothing even for people who love cats.
Tigerlili And Mimi’s MewsicalDavid Teie
Have you heard about the album made for cats, “Music for Cats,” that’s been getting a lot of attention? It’s called “meow-sic,” scientifically researched to include sounds cats like, and it’s a hot topic around the world.
One of the tracks on the album is “Tigerlili and Mimi’s Mewsical.” The Japanese title is “Taigeruriri to Mimi no Myaujikaru.” Isn’t that adorable? You can hear what sounds like birds chirping here and there.
Katey Moss CatwalkDavid Teie
Did you know that an album made for cats, “Music for Cats,” has been creating a buzz? Called “meow-sic,” it’s a scientifically researched collection of sounds cats like, and it’s been talked about worldwide.
One track on the album, “Katey Moss Catwalk,” is a laid-back piece that can make humans feel sleepy as they listen.
Beneath the soft, airy sounds, there are faint layers of various noises that seem likely to catch a cat’s interest.