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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- hu807D73

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 recognize notes as absolute frequencies, rather than the more common ability to recognize notes as intervals (e.g. major 5th, minor 3rd) relative to a standard note. Though typically noted as the ability to name a note using the standard
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?
8
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
Guitar

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
Because I am only trained on guitar, I have a difficult time recognizing notes other than E, A, D, G, and B.

Can you sing tones corresponding to musical notes if you are given the letter name of the note?
No

Do you have any exceptional abilities in the following areas?
math, languages
Please explain
I can relate mathematical expressions to their visual representations (usually graphs) and visualize how the graphs would change if the expression changed. I learn mathematical concepts at a greatly accelerated rate. Despite learning languages after puber
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
No response given
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 No
Mother Yes Not sure
Brother Yes No
Brother Yes Yes