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Absolute Pitch Prelimary Screening Responses -- huF8839C

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:
Not sure
Do you have absolute pitch?
Not sure

How would you define the ability of absolute pitch?
being able to name the exact pitch of a given item without reference
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
No
At what age did you start to play your first instrument?
7
What instrument or instruments do you play now?
bass guitar (haven't played in a few years though)

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?
Not sure
Please explain
I do not know what notes are equated to what pitches (I am not a formerly trained musician) and have never been tested nor tested my self on any of these activities

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
I used to be able to pick up languages and accents quite flawlessly as a child/young adult. I am very sensitive to sounds.
Do you have any specific sensory associations with particular musical pitches (i.e. color, smell, taste etc...)?
Not sure
Please explain
loud noises are associated with bright lights in my mind

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 No