I suspect those that have absolute pitch often do not develop a fine sense of pitch because they don’t need to for most situations, while ordinary musicians do. And I suspect that AP is heard in theoretical octaves and not according to the “melodic” octave that ordinary people hear. Are there any studies about this? On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 11:57 AM, David Skolnik <davidskolnik at optonline.net> wrote: > 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 > > > 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 > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.17/2095 - Release Date: 05/04/09 > 06:00:00 > -- Regards, Jeff Deutschle Please address replies to the List. Do not E-mail me privately. Thank You.
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