Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu577152
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?
The ability to name a note after hearing it, without context.
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?
4
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
piano
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?
Yes
Please explain
Naming drum notes is more difficult. Naming notes in chords with overtones can be confused with the overtone, particularly with highly precise or resonant instruments
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, sense
Please explain
Math and language-learning generally; Smell.
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?
Not sure
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | No | No | Truly terrible pitch. Cannot keep a tune (but loved to sing anyway) |
| Mother | Yes | Yes | Faster and more reliable pitch detection than mine. |