Key of the Universe? Music is for the Dogs.

After reading the article linked above (and below), I remembered a similar experience with my own canine pal.

First, the story:

    I once had an opera coaching and had to bring along my pup, Liza Jane.  She and I had slowly crawled through another Denver blizzard, tires slipping around corners and sliding through intersections, for this all-important prep rehearsal before a big audition.  Just in case I got stuck somewhere in the snow, at least I knew poor Liza wouldn't be home alone!

Miss Liza Jane, Puppyhead.

    Thirty minutes into rehearsal, Liza slept curled up on a make-shift "bed" (my heavy winter coat and oversized scarf piled on the floor), and my coach and I continued our intense work.  One would forget the spotty mutt was even there, except for the occasional puppy snore.
    My coach Ruth and I moved on to Donizetti.  Cavatina down, cabaletta to go.  Ruth struck the first chord, and I took in air to sing.  Suddenly, Liza sits straight up and beats me to it -- she let out a noise unlike any I've ever heard from her before (or since), pointing her little muzzle to the sky.  Ruth started laughing so hysterically, she almost fell off the piano bench.  She then explained how she'd just played in the "key of the universe", and that's why Liza was howling.
  
Key of the Universe?

    Apparently, when wolves howl, they do so following the harmonic series of the key of Eb.  Some believe that the earth "vibrates" in the key of Eb.  Liza was just responding to these instinctually, I suppose.
   Regardless of the reason, dogs seem to enjoy music.  Or sounds.  Especially in the Key of the Universe.  Or maybe they just dislike Donizetti.  Or really really love him.  Who knows?

Now, the article.

Here's the blurb that sparked this retelling.  PS -- Austin Pets Alive! -- possible fundraising idea?  Just saying...I have experience with this sort of thing. ;) :

BBC News - Sydney Opera House holds concert for canines