How rare is perfect pitch?
Perfect pitch, also known as absolute pitch, is the ability to identify or produce a musical note without a reference tone. It is a relatively rare ability, with estimates of its prevalence ranging from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 100,000 people. Absolute pitch is more common among musicians and people who received musical training at a young age. It is also more common in certain cultures and regions, such as East Asia and Europe.