Perfect Pitch

Also known as absolute pitch, perfect pitch is a rare ability that can only be described as a gift. It’s estimated that only one in every 10,000 people has perfect pitch, and this capacity is seldom developed during adulthood. But what is it?

Perfect pitch is the aptitude to identify a note by hearing it. Skilled musicians can often play a song by ear, identify different musical scales and chords, and instinctively create original melodies. But a musician with absolute pitch knows each particular note without any reference and can even identify musical notes in everyday sounds.