[pianotech] Perfect pitch

[David Skolnik]

Hi Allan -
While humor is perfectly acceptable, the subject is worthy of its 
perennial nature, which is fascinating in and of itself, as are the 
sometimes misguided attempts at discerning its essence.  The study 
you refer to might ultimately produce some interesting information 
but seems limited in scope.  A more thorough and on-going 
investigation would seem to be here:
http://perfectpitch.ucsf.edu/index.php

It's probably one of a number of rigorous efforts.  On the other 
hand, some people don't bother their little heads about nature vs. nurture:
http://www.aruffo.com/eartraining/
or
http://www.silvawood.co.uk/pitch-intro.htm

Thanks for sharing.

David Skolnik
Hastings on Hudson, NY


At 10:35 AM 5/5/2009, you wrote:
>This is the link to a scientific test about Absolute Pitch conducted 
>by teachers from University of Brasilia and University of Toronto:
>
><http://perfectpitch.freehostia.com/info_eng.html>http://perfectpitch.freehostia.com/info_eng.html
>
>
>I did not do the test because it is aimed at those who have it. My 
>son has it, did the test and did not have a perfect score. The test 
>is very difficult.
>
>Nothing absolute about perfect pitch?
>
>Allan Sutton
>www.pianotechniquemontreal.com
>
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