Do you play the piano? vs Can you play the piano?

[Mdenglish]

Hello there :D

What exactly is the difference in meaning between

1. Do you play the piano ?
2. Can you play the piano ?

Thanks in advance,

mdenglish :D

[Ralf]

Good question. Both question can mean 'are you able to play the piano', but 1. could also ask 'do you (regularly) play the piano'. Still, both questions ask for ability.
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[Mdenglish]

Hello again :D

Thank you for your explanation. Much appreciate it ( or much appreciated, not sure this one is correct).
What about if you ask someone

1. Excuse me, can you speak English ? (Does that sound rude ?)
2. Excuse me, do you speak English ?

And what about a question to a person about food

1. Can you eat meat ?
2. Do you eat meat ?

Thanks in advance :D

mdenglish :D