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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu4A9989

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 produce or identify a precise musical note purely from memory (without reference).
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
13

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?
13
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
guitar, piano

How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
3

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, languages
Please explain
Fluent in English and Russian (no trace of accent in either). Consistently score highly on mathematical or analytical tests.
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
Mother No No