Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huABBC8C
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?
ability to name the key(s) played by a musical instrument by hearing the sound
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?
3
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
piano
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
I think I can tell within a note the key being played, particularly the bass notes, in chamber music or orchestral performances
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
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?
Yes
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | Yes | Not sure | |
| Mother | No | Not sure | but many of her family members have absolute pitch ability |