Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huA099E6
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?
No
How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
the ability to recognize a specific frequency accurately., say 700 Hz
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?
10
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
none, had to give it up to be able to conduct my work
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
5
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
No
Please explain
listen and enjoy music often
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
I am dual national (German, USA) and speak two languages fluent (German, English) with good passive French
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?
Yes
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | No | No | had conductive hearing loss due to loud noise during his work in a car factory |
| Mother | No | No | liked to sing to us when I was a kid |
| Sister | No | No | played the flute, never could sing well |