What is Perfect Pitch, and Do You Have It?
What is Perfect Pitch:Perfect pitch (also referred to as absolute pitch) is an ability to instantaneously identify or sing any given musical note without a reference pitch. There are two types of perfect pitch: active and passive. A person with active perfect pitch is able to sing or hum any given pitch; that is, if they are asked to sing a B flat without hearing the said note or any reference note, they can, whereas a person with passive perfect pitch cannot. You Know You Have Perfect Pitch If: • You are able to name a musical note played on any instrument, including musical tones emanating from common objects like the hum of a kitchen appliance, car horn, and/or doorbell • You are able to identify the key signature of any given piece of music • You are able to sing any note without a reference pitch • You are able to name multiple notes played simultaneously The Pros and Cons of Perfect Pitch:For many, perfect pitch can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. The blessings are th
