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I have perfect pitch - A(440)MA!

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ShackUp · 14/07/2018 19:56

Fire away!

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Tabathatwitchett · 19/07/2018 20:25

She is becoming a good instrumentalist, but her aural side is letting her down. How can you help someone work towards improving in this area?

By singing. Loads of it. Get her to join a choir. Singing is massively helpful for training an ear to recognise pitch better. I've done things with pupils before where I've almost "tuned" their voice by getting them to adjust by sliding from where they start until they match the intended note. Also, do work where you ditch the piano and just get her to sing to another singer (that equal temperament thing can really upset some people). Finally, check that the issue isn't just about being able to hit higher notes/lower notes. Transposing the pitch of an aural exercise might make it much more achievable.

Tabathatwitchett · 19/07/2018 20:28

Aynrand. Your question is exactly why perfect pitch doesn't exist. Memory pitch absolutely does and the ability of some to develop a sense of pitch quicker is certainly true but if you have never been taught what C sounds like then you will never know.

ShackUp · 19/07/2018 20:35

speaking that is so interesting. DS1 just got his end of reception report and he was exceeding in areas but not making expected progress in emotional regulation. Do you have any tips on how to balance out a 'spiky' profile?

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billybagpuss · 19/07/2018 20:36

Have you ever noticed really stupid things like the French wood pigeons sing a third lower than the English ones (they do its weird, I was told I was weird for noticing)

Also I like Robbie and don't care that it is often out of tune.

I also have pp and will agree with the transposing thing it just doesn't happen.

ShackUp · 19/07/2018 20:38

billy I've never seen a wood pigeon in France, but most toilets flush around an E flat...

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billybagpuss · 19/07/2018 20:39

Also do you believe there there is such thing as tone deaf, or is it just tone lazy/untrained?

I've only ever met one child that I honestly think I would not have been able to teach to at least hear and make a good attempt at hitting the pitch with practise.

billybagpuss · 19/07/2018 20:40

They do, (as 2 just flushed in the house as I read that) it does however slightly depend on the size. We have a smaller water saver one and its closer to and E.

I also taught my DD to change gear on the car when it hits B flat.

TheTurnOfTheScrew · 19/07/2018 20:48

Tabathatwitchett thank you. I do encourage her to sing, but she's a little self conscious. There's a new Glee-type choir starting immediately after her orchestra rehearsal in September so I'm promoting that.

speakingwoman · 19/07/2018 21:03

Just recognising the imbalance seems like a good start.

AynRandTheObjectivist · 19/07/2018 23:08

Ok, I have a question for perfect pitchers. Is this rendition of Singing in the Rain really in A flat?

BSJohnson · 19/07/2018 23:23

m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dr5ch1gkQI&t=31s

Grin
HattieAndHerBoy · 20/07/2018 05:49

Also I like Robbie and don't care that it is often out of tune

Me too.

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