Perfect Pitch, ET vs. WT, tone color

[Gregory Torres]

Bob:

With all due respect: It is unfortunate that (it seems) the only exposure
you have had in regards to someone who has perfect pitch is that they were
either "conceited" or "egotistical" about having it.

It simply is something someone (I believe) is born with. Some of us have
green eyes and some have brown.

Some have an aptitude for music-some sports or science or art- or whatever.

I consider it a gift from God. Doesn't make me any better than anyone else,
but it does have advantages and dis-advantages.

I guess if you had it you might feel differently-I don't know.

Sincerely,
Greg Torres

-----Original Message-----
From: RptBob1 <RptBob1@aol.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, December 06, 1997 11:22 PM
Subject: Re: Perfect Pitch, ET vs. WT, tone color


>Someday someone will have to explain to me what is so great about having
>perfect pitch- except as an ego trip for parents who can brag that their
Jane
>or John has "it".  These parents seem to think it's some kind of great
>reflection on their gene pool.  In 30 years of teaching (music) , I must of
>heard this comment 20 times followed by my reply "what a shame".  I mean
can
>you imagine having "perfect pitch" and having to go to a band concert and
>listen to those alto saxophones?  How about a local wedding reception band
>that still hasn't figured out what pitch is all about.  How does the poor
soul
>with "perfect pitch" cope with that?
>What's it all about, Alfie?
>
>Bob Bergantino, RPT
>South Euclid, Ohio
>