Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu4C57F9
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 remember what a particular frequency sounds like. For me, it's like being able to remember the color green, or what a tree looks like, even if you can't see them. I remember what a pitch sounds like.
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
12
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?
9
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
piano
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
6
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
No
Please explain
I used to play horn and bass, as well as piano; and now I conduct, so I'm constantly using my ears.
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?
No response given
Please explain
No special abilities, really!
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
No
Please explain
I think it would be neat if I had synesthesia, but I don't.
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 | good singer in church, but no AO |
| Mother | Yes | No | but can play by ear |
| Brother | Yes | No | excellent relative pitch |