I agree, Stephen. Over the many years I played tympani, I just knew from having to tune certain notes what those certain notes were. But I never called it "perfect" pitch, because I always believed that "perfect" pitch was something from birth. Todd Mollenberg (ASA class of 2007) has something similar to what I had.
The downside to this type of pitch recognition is that it is easily lost after a few months of not playing. Right now, for example, I have lost that pitch recognition. It's quite sad, actually, but if it came from playing tympani, I readily suspect it would return if I started playing again.
Passion is definitely a horrible thing to lose, my dear. Do keep it alive and keep the fire within burning! (But I have faith that you will keep it alive.)
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The downside to this type of pitch recognition is that it is easily lost after a few months of not playing. Right now, for example, I have lost that pitch recognition. It's quite sad, actually, but if it came from playing tympani, I readily suspect it would return if I started playing again.
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(This is Eddie: I changed names a while ago.)
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