Who Has Perfect Pitch?
Perfect pitch, also known as absolute pitch, is a rare auditory ability that allows individuals to identify or re-create any given musical note without the need for a reference tone. Many renowned musicians and notable figures throughout history and in contemporary times have been identified as possessing this unique skill.Some of the notable individuals known for having perfect pitch include:
Name | Year of Birth | Year of Death/Status |
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Ludwig van Beethoven | 1770 | 1827 |
Joshua Bell | 1967 | Living |
Nikolai Bernstein | 1896 | 1966 |
Mariah Carey | 1969 | Living |
This list represents a selection of individuals recognized for their absolute pitch, spanning various fields from classical composition to contemporary music and science. Further details and a more comprehensive list of people with this ability can be found in resources dedicated to the subject, such as the list of people with absolute pitch on Wikipedia.