…is for tomorrow’s ears.
As you learn new skills or behaviors, neurons connect into new groups of cognitrons, where the connecting synapses are reinforced with repeated use. In other words, these new ideas need to “shake hands” a number of times before they can become good friends. So practice, practice, and practice some more!
bnsk says
Dear Graham,
I personally feel a person who calls himself a musician,like i did few years ago,but cannot tell if a sound is C or C# or whatever,is like a painter who doesn’t know the difference between two colours.So its absolutely
necessary for a musician to have perfect pitch.Don’t you think so?
Graham English says
I don’t agree. I know too many amazing musicians without absolute pitch.
bnsk says
But,can they really appreciate music when compared to those with absolute pitch?Let me confess that i am only developing this and feel
guilty for calling myself a musician.
Graham English says
It’s inevitable that you’ll compare yourself to other musicians at one time or another. But here’s the big lesson: Don’t.
People appreciate music just fine without absolute pitch. I’m sure some, if not most, of your favorite musicians don’t have it.
Let go of the guilt and just continue to improve your ear. That will surely make you a better musician.
Probably the biggest factor between great musicians and not-so-great musicians is time. So practice and let go of comparing yourself to anybody but yourself.