How Art Works: Perfect Pitch

Studio 360

How can some singers pull a perfect “A” out of thin air — and why does it sometimes drive them crazy? Producer Jeff Lunden explores one of the most mysterious natural musical abilities, the phenomenon known as perfect pitch.

(Originally aired: June 16, 2001)

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