Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 1: Get Leverage

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 1: Get Leverage

Hi Natalija,

Welcome to a new you! This new you hopes for nothing and expects
everything. This new you is better than the old you. And this
new you knows that you will become even better!

So let's get started on the path to ABSOLUTE PITCH POWER!

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

The first step to having absolute pitch is to believe that YOU

CAN have absolute pitch.

Imagine not knowing red from blue. It's difficult to imagine,

isn't it? But did you know the names of colors when you were two
years old? Not yet, you didn't. So just imagine that your ear is
only two years old and you are now going to learn the different
pitches. Doesn't sound so hard, does it?

You already have this ability in your ear. All the mechanisms
are there. Nothing physical has to change in order to have
absolute pitch. So then, what does need to change?

YOUR MIND!

And the best part about changing your mind is that it's simple,
easy and extremely powerful! You see, the mind doesn't know the
difference between what's real and what's vividly imagined.
That's why nightmares can be so scary and why fantasies are so
much fun! So change your mind...

...and change your life!

Lesson 1: Get Leverage

Imagine how good it would feel to have absolute pitch. Really

feel it. Make it real. Picture a time when absolute pitch could
be useful. How about this, you're sitting in first class on a
flight from your home town to New York where you're performing
tonight. You've just eaten a delicious meal and are now washing
your hands with a moist warm towel when...WHAMMO...you hear a
great piece of music in your mind. Now imagine pulling a piece
of manuscript paper from your carry-on and simply write down the
idea just like you can transcribe every note that you hear. Make
this scene real. Hear the sounds, feel the pen in your hand (you
don't use pencils because you don't make mistakes anymore :),
see the details of your surroundings. Now make these sensations
bigger, closer, brighter, louder, clearer and more vivid. Bring
the scene closer still. Make it even more intense. Visualize
some other scenes where absolute pitch could be a great asset.

GREAT! Now you know how good it feels to have absolute pitch and
you know the pleasure it can bring.

Next, think of the opportunities you could miss by not having

absolute pitch. What would be the worst thing about not having
absolute pitch? Would it be the missed opportunities, the wrong
notes, the lack of musical influence you'll have, the poor
self-esteem, or simply the lack of an amazing experience?

Now that you've used pain and pleasure to make having absolute
pitch a must, decide to take action and create a plan. Set aside
some time each day to work on your ear. Write it down.
Seriously, WRITE IT DOWN. Sorry, didn't mean to yell. But
writing it down makes it real. Writing your goal down sends your
nervous system a message that you mean business! Put the date
next to it. Now, make a fist and say it out loud. Now you're
really putting it out into the world. Shout it! Vibrate the air
with your dedication to having absolute pitch!

EXCELLENT! You're on your way. Natalija, you're one

of the few that do!

Now, here's your musical exercise:

Go to your instrument and play a C. But before you do, hum a C.

Just pretend you know what a C sounds like and hum it. Don't
worry about being wrong. If you are wrong, figure out what note
you hummed. Then play the C again. Really listen to the C.
Notice how it makes you feel. Does it have an emotion attached
to it or a color or a thought? Let the C affect you and simply
listen. Be aware. Now hum the C. Then, play the C again and just
listen. Do this for a couple of minutes. Alternate humming and
listening. If you were lucky and correct the first time, don't
get too excited. A big ego only gets in the way of learning.
Just say, "that's interesting," and follow the rest of the
exercise of humming and then listening. The whole point of this
exercise is to listen deeply.

For your homework, do the visualization and the musical exercise

a couple of times over the next few days. Learning requires
action so make this a priority. It doesn't take long- just 5
minutes at a time. And these 5 minutes are worth a lifetime of
musical excellence!

Important:

In order to have absolute pitch, we must re-learn how to listen.

And if you can fog up a mirror, then you can learn absolute
pitch! So get ready for an amazing experience and hang tight for
lesson two.

Warmest regards,

Graham English

Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 2: Prepare Your Mind

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 2: Prepare Your Mind

I know you did the visualization and the exercises.

Didn't you, Natalija? <- I merged your contact name into
this email to stress the importance of this :-)

If you didn't, then get to it. Each lesson builds on top of the
previous lesson so moving out of order will only hinder your
results. If you are one of the few who do, then let's continue
on the path to ABSOLUTE PITCH POWER!

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

The second step to having absolute pitch is to prepare your mind

to memorize. In order to maximize your concentration and
optimize your condition for learning, we need to understand a
little brain theory.

The upper part of your brain is known as the cerebrum and it's
divided into two parts or sides. These are the left and right
hemispheres. Your brain is essentially a mixture of electricity
and chemistry. There's a continuous flow of electricity across
the left and the right hemispheres that varies in frequency
throughout the day.

Each hemisphere processes information in a slightly different

way. For example, the left-brain is more specialized in serial
processing, and analyzing information in a linear way, one piece
after the other. This side of the brain is extremely logical.
The right brain is more specialized in parallel processing. In
other words, taking several bits of information at the same
time. The right brain is better suited for processing pictures
and emotions. It's highly active during dreaming.

Memorizing pitch requires spatial analysis. Spatial awareness is

a right-brain function while analysis is a left-brain function.

If we want absolute pitch, we need to access both sides of the

brain for a balanced solution. The reading you're doing now is
primarily left-brained. You're logically analyzing the argument
for absolute pitch.

We also must access the right brain. When you listen, your brain
slows down to about seven or eight cycles a second. This is
called the alpha state and it's perfect for concentration and
receiving information.

Now it seems that the peak-learning state is the alpha state. So

ideally you want to be quiet, relaxed and somewhere without
distractions. This will slow your brain waves down to alpha
where we can receive information and memorize pitches. When you
buy Absolute Pitch Power, specialized accelerated learning
techniques are used to create this highly efficient and
effective learning state.

-----SIDEBAR-----
What is Accelerated Learning?

Accelerated learning is a process that creates a resourceful

state of mind that's perfect for learning quickly. That's the
simple definition. But a definition isn't complete without
mentioning the benefits of accelerated learning.

You might regard accelerated learning as a way of programming

the mind - Similar to when Neo learned Kung Fu in The Matrix.
Accelerated learning heightens the senses, enhances the logical
powers of the mind, and can even alter the chemistry and
functioning of the physical body!

I've found accelerated learning to be of great benefit to

musicians. Through accelerated learning, a musician can learn to
hear better, play more confidently, become more creative and
have a more focused vision.

Can anyone use accelerated learning? YES. You go in and out of

this resourceful brain state all day. You're just not aware of
it.

The greatest use for accelerated learning with musicians is

definitely absolute pitch. Music is a hearing art. If there's
one skill that is of critical importance to a musician, it is to
hear. And more importantly, to listen. Through accelerated
learning, you enhance the sense of hearing and focus the skill
of listening.

Absolute Pitch Power is a breakthrough for music education.

We've entered a new era in musical development. You can now
experience an evolution of the ear! You now can have the "Holy
Grail" of musicians - absolute pitch!
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Lesson 2: Prepare your mind

The first step is to close your eyes and breathe deeply. When
you breathe in, hold your breath as long as you can. Right
before you begin to feel uncomfortable, release your breath and
push it all the way out. Do this for a few minutes.

Next, consciously relax every part of your body from your head
down to your toes. Release all tension and repeat the word
"relax" quietly in your mind.

It may help to imagine a peaceful setting like the beach or a

garden. It may also help to visualize walking down stairs or
being in an elevator and going down. Any image of descending,
such as falling through space (as long as it doesn't scare
you!), will help you relax to the desired level.

At this point, we can do two things. First, we can suggest

positive beliefs to our subconscious mind regarding the learning
of absolute pitch. Say things like, "I memorize tones easily and
effortlessly" or "I listen deeply and recall thoroughly". You
can make up your own but remember to make them positive and keep
them in the present tense.

The second thing we can do is to play single long tones on our

instrument. Do this in a relaxed manner and don't get excited or
analyze too much. Try to remain relaxed throughout this process.
Play any note and just listen. Let the notes come to you. Listen
effortlessly with a very relaxed attention. Do this without a
goal in mind. Do this for the benefit of making friends with
each and every note. Soon, the notes will be your best friends!

Do this mind preparation a couple times each day for the next
few days. Not only will this exercise enhance your hearing, it
will benefit your health! You'll find that your focus and
clarity of mind will increase and may even get absolute pitch!
How about that?

Warmest regards,

Graham English

Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 3: Program Your Mind

03-16-2012

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English
RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 3: Program Your Mind

Natalija, you've created the leverage and you've

prepared your mind, now what?

Lesson 3: PROGRAM YOUR MIND!

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

The third step to having absolute pitch is to program your mind.

This is the most exciting part!

It's highly recommended that you continue to do the exercises

from the previous two lessons. This will insure fast results.

This is the process:

You must first go to alpha level using the instructions from

lesson 2. With your instrument, while in alpha, choose any four
notes for this exercise. Play each tone about 5 times in a row.
In between playing each tone, imagine the tone in your mind. Do
this in as relaxed a manner as possible. Listen deeply and
easily. Don't try to listen, just relax and let the tones come
to you. In 3 sessions, you will have programmed the entire
chromatic scale. It's that simple! The important thing is not to
ask too many questions about this process. Asking questions
brings the critical mind into the picture and slows down the
programming process.

-----SIDEBAR-----
In all of life, it's very important to be aware of the critical
mind. The critical mind is extremely important - such as when
searching for the truth about a situation. But when we want to
program a positive behavior or belief, the critical mind can
negatively influence our decision to do so.

So when directed, the critical mind can be a wonderful problem

solver. When undirected and unfocused, the critical mind can
build barriers to positive programming or even cause you to
cling to negative programming! We'll talk more about the
critical mind and how it relates to absolute pitch in lesson 5.

There you go, an extra life-lesson thrown in for free :-)

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Now, it must be understood that you might recognize these tones
in some situations but not in others. For instance, while
practicing or ear training, you may know what a C sounds like
before you play it but, while listening to the radio, you might
not recognize that a song is in the key of C. You will better
activate this mind programming in the next lesson!

These exercises should be practiced over the next week or so.

Choose 3 groups of 4 notes and stick to a single group for a few
days before moving on to the next group. When you've done this,
lesson 4 will already be in your inbox!

Warmest regards,

Graham English

Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 4: Absolute Pitch Activation

03-18-2012

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 4: Absolute Pitch Activation

Natalija, I'm impressed! You've worked hard and are

finally ready for...

Lesson 4: Absolute Pitch Activation!

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

You are near the end of your journey to unshakable perfect

pitch! Soon you will posses the "Holy Grail" of musicianship.
Get ready to experience the mastery of your art and the sense of
personal accomplishment. World domination comes a little later
:-)

Absolute pitch activation involves doing the opposite of what

you've learned so far. Up until now, you've been receiving
information. Now it's time for action.
Here's how it works:

Sing a C. You probably can do this now. If you're having

trouble, don't worry. Soon you will sing any note without fail.
Sing a B, sing an F, sing an A flat, are you getting the
picture? We are now activating what you've learned by acting "as
if" we have absolute pitch. Mistakes are only opportunities to
correct yourself. Just keep singing notes. By the way, don't
worry if you don't have a great voice or sing a little flat or
sharp. You know what the tone sounds like in your mind and
that's what counts.

Do this over and over and over and over, etc. It's like any new
skill. You just keep trying and trying. Each so called "failure"
is really another step toward success. You've probably heard
about Edison's 11,000 or so "failures" before creating the light
bulb. He kept his attitude positive and that's what you must do.

If you find this difficult, do not despair. Lesson 5 will take

care of any roadblocks to your achievement. Above all, continue
to believe in yourself, use pleasure and pain to increase the
amount of leverage, prepare your mind with alpha-level
accelerated learning, program your mind by pitch memorization
and now, activate absolute pitch!

-----SIDEBAR-----
Question: I'm a singer, do I have to work on a piano?
Answer: No, all you need is your voice. You can work on a piano
if you want.

Question: How often and for how long should I do the exercises
(I've got a job, and my spare time is not that much).
Answer: You can go at your own pace. 15 minutes a day is
recommended in the beginning. After that, I recommend spending
half an hour a day or every other day . And just checking
yourself with a tuning fork throughout the day will make a big
difference in the speed of absolute pitch development. If you
can only work at it 2 or 3 times a week, that's okay too. It's
up to you.
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Natalija, lesson 5 will show up in about a week. Until

then, keep at it!
Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 5: Demolishing Self-Sabotage

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 5: Demolishing Self-Sabotage

Natalija, are you ready for the final stage of

absolute pitch?

This lesson is for those of us who have trouble getting absolute

pitch even after a lot of hard work.

Lesson 5: Demolishing self-sabotage

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:
First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

Sometimes, we have hidden internal motives that don't want us to

succeed. You see, we all have many different parts that make up
who we are. This is normal and simply describes our internal
process of thinking and decision making. For example, a part of
you might want to go out for dinner and a part of you might want
to stay in. These points of view may be considered separate, but
overlapping, parts that are each working in the best interest of
the self. Each part has "its" own reasons for supporting a
different point of view.

With an overweight person, a part of that person might actually

want to stay overweight as a protection against being hurt. If
that person remains overweight to keep from getting close to
anyone, then the chances of being hurt lessen. So the part that
wants to be healthy and in good shape is in direct conflict with
the part that wants to remain overweight and avoid loss. But
both parts have the best interest of the self in mind. They are
simply coming from very different angles.

How these separate parts relate to having absolute pitch will be

different for you. But a lot of times we hinder our own absolute
pitch development. I actually experienced this as a fear of the
responsibility of having an outstanding ear. Living up to the
high standards of absolute pitch scared me and caused me to
hinder my own personal growth.
I still fight with it today, But once I realized and
acknowledged "that" part of me and what "that" part of me
wanted, which is to protect me (everybody sigh, "Awwwww"), it is
much easier, presently, to find a solution that satisfies the
bigger picture. And that picture is a level of greatness, an
ideal, that helps carve out of rough stone a great musician
who's music tames dragons and captures the hearts of all
creatures, great or small... at least that's my fantasy ideal
;-)

What's yours?

You may know of someone who said this, or maybe you said it
yourself, that absolute pitch would make listening to music
difficult. That part was simply protecting the self from being
let down. But we know that absolute pitch is absolutely a
hearing enhancement, not a hindrance.

Let's go digging in the dirt to see what might be holding you

back. If you don't have absolute pitch now, after following a
simple exercise, you'll at least get rid of any internal
obstacles and clear the path for a smooth ride.

1. Identify the Problem

The problem will typically be in the form: "I want to do this,
but something stops me..." or "I don't want to do this, but I
seem to keep doing it just the same..."

2. Uncover the *Part*

Ask yourself, "What *part* of me is responsible for this
behavior?" Note what comes up.

3. Uncover Positive Intention

Ask that *part*, "What is the positive intention of this
behavior?" It may come as a surprise.

4. Create New Positive Behavior

Come up with at least 3 new behaviors that will fulfill the
positive intention in a different way.

5. Replace Old Behavior

Choose a behavior that will get agreement among *parts* and then
replace the old behavior with this new behavior.

6. Check Yourself
Does it feel right? Then trust yourself and take action on the
new behavior immediately. If it doesn't feel right, go back to
step 4 and create more new positive behaviors.
This is the Six-Step Reframe and it creates congruence. If you
ever feel uneasy about something, especially your own behavior,
this little 5-minute mental exercise will get rid of any
conflict and open the possibilities, giving you more experiences
to choose from.

Warmest regards,

Graham English

Lesson 6: Triggers
--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:
First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

Pick your favorite song, preferably a song from your adolescence

or a song you've written, and imagine it. Now listen to that
song and see if you imagined it in the correct key. Chances are,
you did.

When I was learning absolute pitch, I had a trigger for every

note. The opening riff to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" gave
me a trigger for 4 notes!

This technique will prove that you have a good memory for
pitches and you will build your confidence. Build a catalog of
pitch triggers and test yourself throughout your day. Don't
worry if you're wrong some of the time. Eventually, you'll be
99.99 percent correct!

Warmest regards,

Graham English

Lesson 7: Narrow your focus

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

How is your absolute pitch progress coming along? If you're

actually doing the lessons, then your pitch recall range should
be narrowing. What I mean by this is, if you had no idea where a
C was before, you probably now know that it's not a G or an F
because that would be too far away.

What the entire Absolute Pitch Power process is doing is

focusing your ear. So you might notice that when you try to
guess a C, you are aware that an F is too high to be a C and a G
is too low to be a C. Soon you will recognize that an E flat is
too high to be a C and an A is too low to be a C. And when you
have absolute pitch, you'll know that a C is only a C. And
you'll be able to refine it even further to know how sharp or
flat any given C is. But whereas this level of absolute pitch
takes a lot of time and practice, simply being able to name
notes will come much quicker.

Thanks for all of the hard work you have put in.

Warmest regards,

Graham English
Absolute Pitch Power

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 7: Narrow Your Focus

I hope you're enjoying these lessons. Now it's time to
understand the overall goal of Absolute Pitch Power.

Lesson 7: Narrow your focus

--------> Accelerated Learning Technique:

First, take the time to let yourself daydream about something
relaxing. Focus on your breath flowing in and out. When you are
relaxed and attentive, read on. <--------

How is your absolute pitch progress coming along? If you're

actually doing the lessons, then your pitch recall range should
be narrowing. What I mean by this is, if you had no idea where a
C was before, you probably now know that it's not a G or an F
because that would be too far away.
What the entire Absolute Pitch Power process is doing is
focusing your ear. So you might notice that when you try to
guess a C, you are aware that an F is too high to be a C and a G
is too low to be a C. Soon you will recognize that an E flat is
too high to be a C and an A is too low to be a C. And when you
have absolute pitch, you'll know that a C is only a C. And
you'll be able to refine it even further to know how sharp or
flat any given C is. But whereas this level of absolute pitch
takes a lot of time and practice, simply being able to name
notes will come much quicker.

Thanks for all of the hard work you have put in.

Warmest regards,

Graham English

RE: Absolute Pitch Power Lesson 8: The Law of Reversed Effort

Hi Natalija,

Ever ask yourself this question?

"Why is *fill in the blank* so hard?"

If you have, then discover the Law of Reversed Effort: The

harder one consciously endeavors to do something, the more
difficult it becomes to succeed.

It's so obvious. The harder you try, the harder it is! As you
ear train, emphasize imagination and imagery rather than
appealing to the conscious will. For example, instead of trying
to listen very hard or simply verbally demanding that you will
have absolute pitch, you may imagine how good it feels to have
absolute pitch. Then associate that positive feeling with the
act of listening. If you feel like you're struggling, it's
because *you are* struggling.

When you have absolute pitch, it's going to seem ridiculous how
simple it is. The hardest part for most people is learning how
to not try so hard, yet still try. And at some point, you will
forget to try at all and you'll just get it.

And I'd like to make it EASY for you to get absolute pitch!

You do want it to be easy, don't you?

Warmest regards,

Graham English

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Instantly get into "the zone" when you play

Hi Natalija,

Are you ready to instantly create the relaxed, alert state of

body and mind you desire for playing?

This technique will:

-Increase physical coordination
-Improve memory
-Instantly find "the zone"
-Increase mental focus
-Discover the ideal creative state
-And more!

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Hold an imaginary tangerine in your hand and really

experience it. Smell it, see the color, feel the weight and
texture. Toss the tangerine back and forth between your hands.

2. Now catch the tangerine in your dominant hand and bring it

to the top back part of your head. Touch that area gently and
imagine feeling the tangerine resting there while you bring your
arm down and relax your shoulders. This is a magic tangerine
and will stay in place :)

3. Close your eyes and let the tangerine balance where you left
it. Notice what happens to your physical and mental state as you
do this. You will feel relaxed and alert. With your eyes still
closed, imagine your field of vision opening up.

4. Maintain the relaxed feeling of alertness as you open your

eyes and begin playing.

Playing with this technique lets you find the ideal flow state.
Soon finding this peak performance state will become automatic.
You can also experiment substituting the tangerine for a
wizard's cap. Be creative and enjoy!

Warmest regards,

Graham English
Absolute Pitch Power

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: What's the most powerful technique for perfect pitch?

Hi Natalija,

Here's some more Q&A...

Jim: Ok, I just want to know what you think the most powerful
technique for perfect pitch is. I usually just play an A chord
and then randomly choose a note to figure out. It works pretty
good but Im sure you've got a better trick.

Graham: Jim, here's what I think the most powerful technique for
absolute pitch is.

First, spend a week or two "opening up" your listening or

"unlocking" your listening. Spend a single day on each note for
an entire 15 minutes. Describe what you hear out loud. Describe
your experience using all 5 senses. I use a method similar to
this in Absolute Pitch Power and I call it the Journey Method.

Then, use the "inside/out" approach. Think of the note in your

imagination (inside) and then hum the note or play the note on
your instrument (outside). If your wrong, correct your mistake.

Finally, use the "outside/in" approach. Listen to notes being

played (outside) and then identify what you think the note is
(inside). Start with single notes - don't use recorded music
unless it's monophonic. Then move up to polyphonic music once
you're 80% correct with single tones.

I use a combination of the last two steps in my pre-recorded

Pitch Language Units.
Hope that helps :)

Warmest regards,

Graham English

TO: Natalija
FR: Graham English

RE: Is there a quick and easy way of acquiring absolute pitch?

Hi Natalija,

More Q&A...

Shaan: I work during the day and have little time in evening. I
really really want absolute pitch is there a quick and easy way
of acquiring this skill?

Graham: Shaan, can you commit 15 minutes a day 5 days a week? In

my experience, that's all you need. I still practice my
listening skills about 30 minutes a day. I'm still
systematically trying to get better. It really pays off.

I like to focus on "quick and easy" too. That's why I schedule

it in and commit to it. That's the only way I know how to do it.
I wish there was a magic pill. But it's just like going to the
gym. Some days are harder than others. But going to the gym 3
days a week for 30 minutes is better than not going at all.

Bottom line, if you really really want it, then you'll make the
minimal time required to get it :) Just know that it can be
gotten!

If you're having "time" problems, I highly recommend this book:

"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity"

(David Allen)

Hi Natalija,

More Q&A...

Robert McIndoe: I have been playing guitar for two years now and
am very dedicated. I purchased a tuning fork last week and have
downloaded a few ways to tune my guitar using the tuning fork,
any tips on tuning, ear and pitch training would be great.
cheers

Graham: Here's the first site I found in Google about guitar

tuning:

=> http://www.guitarsite.com/tuning.htm

As for ear training, I recommend choosing an already existing

method and then sticking to it.

Spend at least 15 minutes a day ear training at least 5 days a

week. A huge part of being a great musician is developing the
art of listening. So let your ear training practice help you
experience the joy of listening.

Warmest regards,

Graham English