I had remembered hearing about a study that concluded infants remembered or responded to books read to them in the womb. Whenever I was trying to find that study online, I came across a similar study done regarding melodies heard in the womb. Here is the link for those who are interested:
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0017304
It has inspired me to rev up my playing in the last trimester in hope that I can somehow calm our baby by merely playing the same songs he heard in his previous womb life. Ill be a mix of the dog whisperer and the pied piper (whoa, I did NOT know the whole story of the pied piper! I will not being harming any children with my magical piano playing).
Anyway. Playing piano in the evening is more stimulating than reading myself children’s book. So hopefully the kid likes it.
Brahms Walt in A-flat Major:
Mendelssohn Venetian Boat Song No 2:
Chopin Prelude in C-Minor:
Most of these songs are slow and relaxing. I also occasionally play more upbeat pieces, but I dont foresee playing these pieces in order to calm a fussy baby. This doesnt exactly make you want to go to sleep, right?
Woznation 
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