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No One Can Believe Musical Gift As Girl, 9, Can ‘See the Notes’ in Her Mind

No One Can Believe Musical Gift As Girl, 9, Can ‘See the Notes’ in Her Mind

Summary

A young girl named Zoë has gained attention for her musical abilities, showcased in an Instagram video with over 33 million views. She can play a song on the piano by ear after hearing it just once, without needing sheet music. Zoë's father says she has perfect pitch, an ability to recognize musical notes without any reference.

Key Facts

  • Zoë first demonstrated her musical talent at the age of 4, visualizing music in her mind.
  • The Instagram video of her playing Alicia Keys's "If I Ain’t Got You" has over 33 million views.
  • Zoë does not use sheet music and can recreate songs by listening to them.
  • She was discovered to have perfect pitch at the age of 2.
  • Zoë's mother is a singer, and her father plays classical piano and the pipe organ.
  • Despite her talent, there is sometimes a delay between what Zoë hears in her mind and her ability to play it on the piano.
  • Perfect pitch is seen as a rare ability, but it might be more common among trained musicians.
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