Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu20D710
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?
No
How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
The ability to precisely identify a note with absolutely no pitch reference and do it innately.
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
No response given
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?
10
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
guitar, piano
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
5
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
Yes
Please explain
I need to have a reference pitch named for me first and can name the notes by related intervals. I cannot do it quickly but I can do it.
Can you sing tones corresponding to musical notes if you are given the letter name of the note?
No
Do you have any exceptional abilities in the following areas?
No response given
Please explain
I have abilities in mathematics and learning languages but they are above average, not exceptional.
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
No
Please explain
No response given
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 | |
| Mother | No | No |