In a message dated 12/13/99 1:35:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, bholden@wave.co.nz writes: << he piano went cold on the idea altogether. To me, having perfect pitch means being able to detect or aurally produce a note within a maybe a few beats, but no one has demonstrated to me that they can get that close. I would imagine that singers would be pretty accurate, but not perfect. Any comments? >> Brian: There was quite a long thread on this subject several years ago on Pianotech. Go to the archives and look it up. To me perfect pitch is probably a curse since it will probably drive you bananas to be in the presence of "iimperfect" pitch. I also believe it's a giant ego trip for those-especially parents- who imagine their lil' darling has perfect pitch and are certain to proclaim it to anyone within reach. It' s happened to me many times in coming in contact with these parents during my 32 year music-teaching career. I''ve yet to be convinced it's of any benefit-except as a topic of conversation. This is sure to light up a fire amongst our colleagues. Bob Bergantino, RPT Willoughby Hills, Ohio
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