Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu279D5A
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?
Ability to identify the letter name of pitches immediately without any reference (i.e., blind).
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
4
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?
2
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
Cello
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
7
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?
math
Please explain
Graduate degree in math
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
Yes
Please explain
Certain key signatures evoke colors
Have you noticed any changes in your absolute pitch ability with age?
No
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | No | No | |
| Mother | Yes | Yes | |
| Brother | Yes | No |