According to research conducted by genomics company 23andMe, just as some children are more naturally gifted at math and others are more naturally gifted at drawing, the ability to match pitch appears to have a certain correlation with genetics. But take heed:

The ability to match musical pitch probably depends on both nature and nurture. Early exposure to music, as well as training, can bring out the best of someone’s natural ability to carry a tune.

Give your children a head start in developing their natural pitch ability with Solfege Story!

23andMe: Let’s Talk about Musical Pitch and Genetics

According to research conducted by genomics company 23andMe, just as some children are more naturally gifted at math and others are more naturally gifted at drawing, the ability to match pitch appears to have a certain correlation with genetics. But take heed:

The ability to match musical pitch probably depends on both nature and nurture. Early exposure to music, as well as training, can bring out the best of someone’s natural ability to carry a tune.

Give your children a head start in developing their natural pitch ability with Solfege Story!

23andMe: Let’s Talk about Musical Pitch and Genetics

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