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From:  arado_ge@y...
arado_ge@y...
Date:  Wed Nov 21, 2001  4:14 pm
Subject:  Re: perfect pitch


I don't know about "develop perfect pitch" systems but I know that
many years ago I developed what was called "relative pitch". In
other words, you could play any note on a piano and I couldn't tell
you what it was,I could just guess. BUT I was playing so much flute
that you could play any note on it and I knew straight away what it
was just from the sort of texture of the sound.

I started working on developing this and find now that when I am
working on a song a lot, I can just find the first note straight away
without having to play it on a piano first when practicing. I think
this is more to do with musical memory, though. It has also
considerably improved my sight reading.

The only advantages I know of are for sight-reading, being in-tune
and general aural training and awareness.

I never knew perfect pitch was something that could be developed but
imagine how great it would be for transcribing something you've just
heard and liked or getting through those exams where you have to
listen to a piece and name all the modulations and what keys it goes
through etc!!!!

-- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "Faber, Dave" < -- In vocalist-temporary@y..., "Faber, Dave" < > Hello,
>
> Here's an interesting (?) topic for discussion. I have a new voice
students
> who wants to know of the advantages of working with one of
those "develop
> perfect pitch" systems. What do you think? Have any of you every
used one
> with voice students? Is there a "brand" that you recommend?
>
> Happy Holidays
>
> Dave Faber
>
dave.faber@n...



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