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I'd argue interval training is more valuable than absolute pitch in improvisation. It's rare you find yourself in a scenario where key is unknown and unknowable
by 49531 3y ago
I'd argue interval training is more valuable than absolute pitch in improvisation. It's rare you find yourself in a scenario where key is unknown and unknowable, especially playing with other musicians. Being able to hear and distinguish a minor 3rd from major 3rd is much more valuable.
- duderific 3y agoAdditionally, it's the intervals that give music its emotional content. For example, a minor third sounds "sad" while a major third sounds "happy". Absolute pitches are meaningless in this regard. Playing a single note confers no meaning. It's only when subsequent notes are played that a context emerges, and music gains its emotional qualities.
- itishappy 3y agoWonder if folks with absolute pitch form emotional associations with different keys.
- kzrdude 3y agoCollier gives his answer to that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXCWYqpId4&t=836s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXCWYqpId4&t=836s and it seems to be yes for him, without giving any details why(!) I would say it makes sense - perfect pitch or not - every key has a different relationship to your own voice, which makes it feel different.