Unique brain structure and function in people with absolute pitch
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1645Keywords:
absolute pitch, pitch perception, auditory processingAbstract
Affecting roughly 4% of Brazilian music students (Carden & Cline, 2019), absolute pitch
(AP) is the ability to identify and produce pitches without reference (Baharloo et al., 2000). It is a
rare phenomenon that has intrigued researchers and musicians alike. This literature review
examines the process of pitch perception for people with AP, especially as it compares to people
without AP, as well as their unique brain structure and function, focusing on specific regions of
the supratemporal plane. Finally, the review will cover potential limitations, areas of further
study, and musical applications of this research for understanding auditory processing,
genetics/epigenetics, and musical aptitude.
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