Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huF421B2
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?
Hear a note and sound it back in perfect pitch. Not off-key
At what age did you know you had absolute pitch?
13
What musical activities do you do now?
Sing
Yes
Play a musical instrument
No
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
8
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
I played piano and cello as a child.
How many different notes can you hear simultaneously and still name individually?
No response given
Is there any restriction to naming notes on instruments other than your primary instrument?
Yes
Please explain
Have not played an instrument in years. Had two years of piano and 2 years of cello. 3 years of chorus.
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?
No response given
Please explain
No
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?
Not sure
Family History
| Relation | Plays instrument | Has absolute pitch | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father | Yes | Yes | played the piano by sound |
| Mother | No | Not sure | |
| Sister | Yes | Yes | plays french horn now |
| Sister | Yes | Yes | plays cello now |