Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu22577A
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:
Not sure
Do you have absolute pitch?
Not sure
How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
Don't know
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?
11
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
Piano
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
No response given
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
Not sure
Please explain
I was never taught the notes. I played piano by ear as a child and figured out the dots on the sheet were notes that my sister tried to play when she took lessons for 4 weeks. I went on from there.
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?
sense
Please explain
Very good sense of smell. I can frequently identify people by their oder, and tell who has been in a room.
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?
Yes
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | No | No | His mother was a concert pianast. |
| Mother | No | No |