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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu0F63F2

Do you consider yourself to have a good sense of pitch in the following ways?

Can tell if notes are in tune:
Yes
Can sing a melody on key:
Yes
Can recognize musical intervals:
Yes
Do you have absolute pitch?
Yes

How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
The ability to identify any pitch, sing it from memory, and be able to sing a tune played only once back perfectly, pitch for pitch.
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
5

What musical activities do you do now?

Sing
Yes
Play a musical instrument
Yes
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
3
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
flute, piccolo, clarinet, piano, mandolin

How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
9

Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
No
Please explain
No response given

Can you sing tones corresponding to musical notes if you are given the letter name of the note?
Yes

Do you have any exceptional abilities in the following areas?
languages
Please explain
I am very good at learning languages quickly and more than one at a time.
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
Not sure
Please explain
I've never thought about it. I just close my eyes and see the notes.

Have you noticed any changes in your absolute pitch ability with age?
No

Family History

Relation Plays instrument Has absolute pitch Comments
Father Yes No He has relative pitch, plays piano
Mother No Not sure She sang.
Brother Yes Yes plays guitar, electric bass, drums, sings