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Angelyte · 12-04-2009, 03:43 AM

Yes, it is possible to obtain perfect pitch. I have heard stories of people who have done so. It takes time and training though. It's also possible to lose perfect pitch if you don't use it- it's like this- "Use it or Lose it."

As for the question of are people with perfect pitch better musicians....
I have had perfect pitch as long as I can remember and I've always had benefits AND also negatives. I cannot play transposing instruments, like a trumpet or clarinet because I'll get really confused. Also, when I was doing an exam, we had a melodic dictation that was transposed. I was so confused I missed half the playings and screwed it up. Although perfect pitch gives you some advantages, it makes you use less of relative pitch (realising intervals) which can limit you in various ways.

Perfect pitch can also be a bit annoying sometimes when you hear random notes within sounds. It just bothers and distracts me at times. lol, but that's just me i suppose.

Just as a side thing, I've always been curious about what other people with perfect pitch hear. Because I was taught "Do re mi fa soh la ti do" when I was little, that's how I hear all the notes- they kind of "say" their names when played (i know it's weird) but I'm quite sure that;s not the case with everyone. Anyone here with perfect pitch want to share their experience just out of interest?

Thanks

12-04-2009, 03:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Angelyte Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Somewhere in this world... Posts: 3	Yes, it is possible to obtain perfect pitch. I have heard stories of people who have done so. It takes time and training though. It's also possible to lose perfect pitch if you don't use it- it's like this- "Use it or Lose it." As for the question of are people with perfect pitch better musicians.... I have had perfect pitch as long as I can remember and I've always had benefits AND also negatives. I cannot play transposing instruments, like a trumpet or clarinet because I'll get really confused. Also, when I was doing an exam, we had a melodic dictation that was transposed. I was so confused I missed half the playings and screwed it up. Although perfect pitch gives you some advantages, it makes you use less of relative pitch (realising intervals) which can limit you in various ways. Perfect pitch can also be a bit annoying sometimes when you hear random notes within sounds. It just bothers and distracts me at times. lol, but that's just me i suppose. Just as a side thing, I've always been curious about what other people with perfect pitch hear. Because I was taught "Do re mi fa soh la ti do" when I was little, that's how I hear all the notes- they kind of "say" their names when played (i know it's weird) but I'm quite sure that;s not the case with everyone. Anyone here with perfect pitch want to share their experience just out of interest? Thanks __________________ “Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”