Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu722692
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:
Not sure
Do you have absolute pitch?
Yes
How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
I was tested for it during elementary school and the tester said I had perfect pitch. I dabbled in playing piano and singing but never did anything to use my ability other than to tell my husband when he was singing off key. :)
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
10
What musical activities do you do now?
Sing
No
Play a musical instrument
No
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
12
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
No response given
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
2
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
Not sure
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?
sense
Please explain
Some synethesia. I hear music when I eat. Is that weird or what?
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
Yes
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 | Not sure | |
| Mother | Yes | Not sure | played a variety of instruments including piano, organ, accordian, guitar, etc. |
| Sister | No | Not sure |