Perfect Pitch

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 10 a.m.

b'People with perfect or "absolute" pitch hear every single sound as precise musical notes. Is this extraordinary talent a blessing or a curse? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience, pluses and pitfalls of absolute pitch. Featuring neuroscientist Daniel Levitin and Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier.\\n\\nTwenty Thousand Hertz is produced out of the studios of Defacto Sound and hosted by Dallas Taylor.\\xa0\\nFollow the show on Twitter, Facebook, & Reddit.\\nBecome a monthly contributor at 20k.org/donate.\\xa0\\nIf you know what this week\'s mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.\\xa0\\nDiscover more at lexus.com/curiosity.\\nCheck out Barnaby Martin\\u2019s YouTube channel, Listening In.\\nOrder Daniel Levitin\\u2019s book, This Is Your Brain On Music.\\nEpisode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/perfectpitch\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'