ABSOLUTE PITCH
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WHAT IS ABSOLUTE PITCH?
Absolute pitch, also known as "perfect pitch", is a relatively rare cognitive trait that involves the ability to identify and name musical pitches without the use of a reference pitch.
THE PURPOSE OF OUR RESEARCH STUDY
We are conducting a genetic study of absolute pitch. The purpose of this study is to learn the location of the gene or genes (a segment of DNA required to contribute to a function) that contributes to absolute pitch ability.
AM I ELIGBLE?
If you, and/or another member of your family has absolute pitch, you may be eligible to participate.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participation is simple and not time consuming. It is conducted by mail and over the telephone. You will be asked to complete a brief telephone interview, take a seven-minute pitch identification test over the telephone and provide a cheek cell sample. There will be no cost to you to participate.
WHAT TO DO
For more information contact the study coordinator, Elena Kowalsky: Toll-Free: 1-888-897-3098 or e-mail: elenak@nshs.edu
REFERENCES
A bibliography of absolute pitch that contains more than 350 papers: http://www.nslij-genetics.org/apbib/