Monday, February 13, 2006

Perfect Pitch: Is it Really Necessary?

What is perfect pitch? It's when tones can be identified when heard. For example, if I play a G note on the piano and someone can name that note correctly, they are considered to have perfect pitch.

Is perfect pitch necessary in order to play and create music? NOT AT ALL!

You don't even have to know what notes you're playing in order to make music. Having perfect pitch is not the great asset some would have you believe it is. Yet many students want to acquire this skill.

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