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To illustrate this, the narrator recorded everyday household sounds—initially drifting away from the fixed pitches used in Western music—and demonstrated that with focused listening and labeling, sounds gradually align with the standardized pitch system. This reinforces the idea that, with the correct training, musicians can develop their ability to recognize and name pitches more precisely.
Can Adults Develop Perfect Pitch?
A common question is whether adults can acquire perfect pitch. Experts say the answer is no. The ability to develop perfect pitch is largely confined to the critical window in early childhood, roughly before age one. The reason is tied to brain plasticity: the young brain is highly adaptable and forms neural connections that encode language and sound recognition.