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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huA2CA68

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:
Not sure
Can recognize musical intervals:
Yes
Do you have absolute pitch?
No

How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
The ability to recognize or sing a musical key perfectly; the ability to tune an instrument without any aids
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
No response given

What musical activities do you do now?

Sing
No
Play a musical instrument
Yes
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
5
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
Piano, Trombone

How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
3

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?
No response given
Please explain
No response given
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?
No

Family History

Relation Plays instrument Has absolute pitch Comments
Father Yes Not sure Piano, Trombone
Mother Yes No Piano
Brother Yes Not sure Piano, Violin/Viola
Sister Yes Not sure Piano, Trombone
Sister Yes Not sure Piano, Violin/Viola, Trombone