Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huA9D22A
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?
I consider absolute pitch the ability to recognize the pitch of a note absent any other auditory reference.
In contrast, relative pitch is the ability to recognize intervals and accuracy of pitch given a reference (either played at the same time, or ne
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?
Cello
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?
No
Please explain
No response given
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
Please explain
My math abilities are not world class, but they're almost certainly in the top percentile or so.
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 | No | |
| Mother | Yes | No | |
| Brother | Yes | No | |
| Brother | Yes | No |