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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu333DD0

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?
Not sure

How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
Ability to sing a song after hearing it.
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
8

What musical activities do you do now?

Sing
Yes
Play a musical instrument
No
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
No response given
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
none

How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
4

Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
Not available
Please explain
No response given

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?
math
Please explain
I work as a computer scientist at a US national lab.
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 No No Always sings off key. Usually with a deep voice.
Mother No Not sure Doesn't sing enough to know.
Sister No Yes Loves karaoke and actually sounds good when singing.