I went to see my neighbours a couple of times when they were playing (or rather practicing) the piano at 9:30PM (once was 11PM).
We live in a row of old terraced houses, the piano is against the shared wall of our living rooms, so we hear everything when it is being played. I can't watch a film or work, it's too distracting, and you hear it on the first floor etc.
I don't enjoy the piano particulalry anyway, but tolerate it during the day as I understand children need to practice to get better.
But I really do mind after 9:30PM. During the week I work late, so hearing "the Sugar Plum Fairy" being practiced at 9:45PM isn't my idea of relaxation.
The father thinks it's a perfectly ok time, and since his kid is out all Saturday, then he has to practice at 9:30PM. I think it's their issue if they don't organise practice time at reasonnable hours for their children, not mine.
Am I being unreasonnable? Seriously, the father seems really offended that I ask they not play after 9:30Pm.
I'm resenting having to go over to their place at night and passing (in their eyes) for a sort of crazed-mean-to-kids person. The boys seem lovely people, but I just want to enjoy some peace and quiet in the evening. We are quiet ourselves and don't play loud music or TV.
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How late is too late to play the piano in the evening?
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Laureline · 21/11/2015 21:47
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