Why you DON'T want Perfect Pitch
Adam Neely · 6 HN recommendations
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Adam Neely explains what perfect (absolute) pitch is, how it differs from relative and quasi-absolute pitch, and why he would not want it. He covers its drawbacks, including drift with age.
Why HN recommends it: HN links it in threads on absolute pitch as a musician's useful summary of its downsides and age-related decline.
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