Tickle the ivories of the Piano and jam out the tunes. Venture to venues and jazz up the night. You will surely find others ready to sway along.
Sims who have a beat in their step or want to pursue the life of a musician will benefit from building the Piano Skill. They should head to the Theatre to take a Piano Skill class or purchase a keyboard in Buy Mode. Your more affluent Sims may want to add a grand piano to their home instead.
A grand piano really says wealth and class for your fancier Sims
Level
Unlocked Ability
Song Books Available
1
2
3
4
5
Play for Tips
Summer Hayrides
6
Romantic Interaction: Serenade
Nicholas’s Fresco Impromptu
7
Wilkinson’s Bay Sonata
8
Peanut Butter and Jelly Blues
9
Roland Forebearance
10
Toddlers who play with the Rip Co. Xylophone will start with a boost to this skill when they grow up. Teenage and older Sims can build the Piano Skill simply by playing the instrument as much as possible. Once they reach level 5 they can head out into the community and Play for Tips which will earn them some extra cash.
Playing in front of other Sims builds relationships with those who watch or dance along
Skill Challenges
Master Pianist: Master Pianists learn to play every song awarded to them and available to purchase at the store. After learning so many songs, they receive a Master Track!
Piano Star: Piano Stars must play at 10 Parties and Venues in town to earn their title. Afterwards, they earn larger monetary rewards for tips and performances!
Money Maker: Earn $25,000 playing the piano to earn a new Master Track to perform.
Cross-Pack Compatibility with The Sims 3 Expansion Packs
Pianists can team up with other musicians in The Sims 3 Late Night to form a Band with the addition of other instruments with guitar from the base game; drums and bass. In The Sims 3 Generations, teenage Sims looking to build this skill can also attend Music Club on Monday and Wednesdays after school. Be careful that part time jobs will clash with this so pick their extra-curricular activities carefully. Sims attending University can pursue a degree in Fine Art which will rely on and make use of the Piano Skill. Musical Sims might also be interested in learning to play the Laser Rhythm-a-con from The Sims 3 Into the Future.
Traits, Lifetime Wishes and Careers
Sims pursuing the One Sim Band Lifetime Wish will need to master the Piano Skill.
Virtuoso Sims have a natural gift with musical instruments and are often considered the best musicians. As such, they earn more as musicians when playing for tips and learn more quickly.
Sims in the self-employed Band career will need to master Piano to reach the top
Let me know how your musicians are doing on social or in the comments!
