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Jane Erb <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 18 May 2000 11:07:51 -0600
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Jeremey McMillan asks:

>Does anyone on this list have perfect pitch? I want to know if it serves
>as a good advantage.  I heard a lot of good and bad things about who use
>perfect pitch only but don't use relative pitch.

Yes and no, in that order.  As I am neither a singer nor a conductor,
It's actually a nuisance and a hindrance in listening, particularly to
vocalists.  Many years ago when I was a kid it was fun for showing off,
but that's the best use to which I have ever put it.

Jane Erb
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