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Walter Meyer <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 20 May 2000 15:21:30 -0400
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John Bradley wrote:

>I think in artur rubenstien's autobiography he mentioned being tested for
>pitch by a teacher who played some tricky chords and he had to name the
>individual notes.  At this point in his development I don't think he had
>much or any background in theory.  Thats perfect pitch if I have ever heard
>of it.  Once again, an incredible talent.

And I recall his mentioning in a televised interview how frustrated he
was as a toddler at the grown-ups who always admired his prowess at note
identification and weren't at all impressed when he could jump down three
steps at a time on the stairway at home!

Walter Meyer

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