DS8 started Chinese a couple of weeks ago when school started. His teacher pulled me aside to let me know that my son has crazy ability when it comes to determining "tones" in chinese. For those of you that don't know, there are 5 tones in chinese and the tone with which a word is delivered gives the meaning of the word.
He also started piano 3 weeks ago and his teacher is flabbergasted by two things. First, he learned how to read sheet music in two weeks, but second she commented on his tones. When asked to clarify she stated that he knows instinctively what tone each note should possess. Her words "It's crazy, most people study for years and still don't get it right"
Crazy.....Twice in a week. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience with Sound IQ (for want of a better term)
