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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huA33758

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?
One knows if intervals are correct, and often will know what notes will come next after a VISUAL cue, such as something on tv leading one to think of the tune to come next.
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
12

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?
3
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
piano, pan flute, ocarina

How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
8

Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
No
Please explain
No response given

Can you sing tones corresponding to musical notes if you are given the letter name of the note?
Not sure

Do you have any exceptional abilities in the following areas?
languages, sense
Please explain
All languages have similarities to me, which I recognise. My sensory perceptions are acute compared to others, especially bright light, sound, and faint odors.
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 Yes Not sure
Mother Yes Yes
Sister Yes Yes
Brother Yes Yes