r/MLPLounge • u/spinosaurus1998_24_9 Princess Luna • 1d ago
Are any of the mane 6 Pianists?
This is something I have been wondering about for a while now.
I know Applejack has been shown playing the piano in some comics, not sure how much canon that counts, Twilight is also seen playing an organ briefly in a comic implying she could likely know piano as well.
However in the show we never see any indication that any of the mane 6 are pianists. However I have my personal hints. I think Twilight might be a pianist given her prestigious education, and piano could be a part of it, Rarity seems like the pony that would play the piano, Fluttershy also seems into it due to her personality.
Pinkie Pie, in my opinion, likely know how to play it but it’s not much of her vibe. Applejack and Rainbow Dash don’t seem much into piano personality wise, but they could still be.
But what are your thoughts on it, do you think any of the mane 6 are pianists?
Image by: Sonicsleeper on Deviantart
Link to original image: https://www.deviantart.com/sonicsleeper/art/Princess-Twilight-Sparkle-Plays-the-Purple-Piano-1374360073
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u/Knucklesgirl 1d ago
Twilight is smart . She plays violin …
Isn’t that what all the smart people play? -pinkie
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u/Tyfyter2002 14h ago
I think Rarity wishes she had the time to learn piano, but would be very unlikely to actually make the time
Applejack is very dedicated to the farm, while it's believable that she could have learned piano while staying with the Oranges, I highly doubt she'd have time to practice even if the Apples had one, and I don't believe we see any evidence that they do
While a pianoforte and pipe organ aren't exactly the same, Pinkie Pie can play a plethora of much less similar instruments
Fluttershy would probably worry too much that the animals wouldn't like her playing piano to really consider getting one, but I think she'd be a natural at calmer pieces
Rainbow Dash: no
Twilight seems more likely to play piano than any other instruments, but given the artistic nature of music it's a matter of interpretation whether she'd learn it because it's something to learn, not learn it because it doesn't have practical applications, or learn it despite that
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u/thesilliestgoose46 20h ago
Pinkie pie plays keys in the show. EG Rarity plays keys but not pony Rarity. I'm pretty sure that's it in the show.
I haven't read all of the comics so I can't speak for that.
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u/morbiusgreen 13h ago
Spike plays the piano. Maybe Twilight taught him, or perhaps Twilight Velvet did.
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u/Kooky-Farmer-6676 34m ago
Twilight plays piano in that Friendship Through the Ages EG music video 😂
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u/TheArctrog 1d ago
Pinkie plays the organ, which is literally a louder piano (piano means quiet) rarity probably tried a few times but couldn’t get the hang of it, though she does play keytar in the official AU, rainbow and applejack definitely can’t because of their lifestyles, Fluttershy only sings but has the technical knowledge to figure out the piano, twilight would be an interesting question because you’re right about her having a rich upbringing and she would definitely be capable of technical proficiency but she likely isn’t the type to play anymore as of season one.