Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu72076D
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?
I am able to reproduce notes when prompted for a pitch and am able to determine when a note is on or off pitch. When hearing musical discord, I am able to immediately identify the cause(s).
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
7
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?
7
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
Clarinet
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?
Not sure
Please explain
Due to childhood hearing loss, very low notes have the tendency to blend together for me.
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?
languages, sense
Please explain
I have always been able to pick up languages through exposure. I can smell an unlit candle on the other side of my house. My senses of smell and taste are unparalleled by anyone in my family.
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
Not sure
Please explain
No response given
Have you noticed any changes in your absolute pitch ability with age?
Yes
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | No | Yes | My parents met in a youth chorus. I've heard my father sing on many occasions and he is able to set pitches and replicate pitches. |
| Mother | No | Not sure | I cannot recall hearing my mother sing. |