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New Research Shatters the Perfect Pitch Myth

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For decades, people believed absolute pitch was an exclusive ability granted only to those with the right genetics or early music training. But new research from the University of Surrey proves otherwise. It’s been a long-held belief that absolute pitch — the ability to identify musical notes without a reference — is a rare talent [...]

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The myth of 'you're too old to learn perfect pitch' busted by scientists

For decades, conventional wisdom held that acquiring absolute pitch as an adult was impossible. But a new study suggests otherwise, showing that with structured training, adult musicians can significantly improve their ability to identify musical notes. The post The myth of ‘you’re too old to learn perfect pitch’ busted by scientists appeared first on Study Finds.

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Sci Tech Daily

New Research Shatters the Perfect Pitch Myth

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Neuroscience News

Perfect Pitch Can Be Learned: Study Challenges Long-Held Beliefs

Absolute pitch, once thought to be an innate ability or only attainable through early childhood training, may be learnable in adulthood. Researchers trained 12 adult musicians in an eight-week online program, focusing on recognizing pitch class rather than specific pitch heights.

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New Research Reveals Adults Can Acquire Absolute Pitch, Challenging

Research has long grappled with the enigma of absolute pitch, a coveted ability that allows individuals to identify or recreate a musical note without the assistance of a reference tone. The common belief suggests that only a select group of gifted individuals possess this skill, often attributed to genetic factors or early childhood musical training. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Surrey is poised …

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