An individual with a natural musical talent has a deeper understanding of music. Their brain can process musical information at a different level. They can pick out the instruments being played in a song or play a song on the instrument after only listening once.
Musically gifted individuals also have a special talent for problem-solving and outstanding organizational skills. They are also able to identify musical patterns without any hesitation. Usually, these signs can be noticed early on during their childhood.
Here are the main five signs of a musically gifted individual:
1. Greater Sense of Movement
Musically gifted children and individuals showcase an astonishing feel for music via their movement sense around them. They exhibit a stunning talent for dance and gracefulness from a young age. They are able to feel the rhythm better are can fire up the dance floor even when they have never had any lessons.
2. Noticing an Instrument is Out of Tune or Song is Off Key
Normal sounds to other individuals are often completely different from a musically gifted individual. They have an increased sensitivity to instruments and sounds. Therefore, they are able to identify any song that is being played in the wrong key or if a musical instrument is out of tune.
3. Increased Emotional Response
Another major sign of a musically gifted person is their response to music. They have a particularly emotional connection with music. They are able to accurately express their emotions through their instruments, movements, or even when they are discussing the music.
While other music students or musicians can tell the general emotion in a section or piece, musically gifted individuals can express it in more depth.
4. Higher Appreciation Depth
These individuals also have a higher appreciation depth for music. They are able to listen to music more ‘vertically.’ This means that musically gifted individuals can identify the instruments and harmonics in any piece and its melody.
They can pick a song and start singing along with ease, showcasing an innate, deeper character sense and properties of the music.
5. Natural Understanding of Rhythm
Many people have a deep love for music and even talent for it, but there are few who show a natural and deeper understanding like no other. These musically gifted individuals have a greater sense of beat and rhythm and can move, tap their feet, or clap with the song or piece without giving it a single thought.
Wrapping Up
Everyone enjoys music, some more than others. When hearing a tune or melody, many individuals start rocking their bodies to and fro or tapping their feet with the rhythm. However, a musically gifted individual showcase a much greater understanding and natural talent for identifying the music, instrument, and melody.
They are more progressive, whether they are listening to music, discussing it, or playing it. While just a better understanding of rhythm can’t be an indication of a musically gifted person, these five characteristics combined can indicate that an individual is genuinely musically gifted.
Eric Dalius is The Executive Chairman of MuzicSwipe, a music and content discovery platform designed to maximize artist discovery and optimize fan relationships. Along with his work at MuzicSwipe, he also interviews groundbreaking entrepreneurs on his weekly podcast, “FULLSPEED.” Eric also founded the “Eric Dalius Foundation” to support US students with four scholarships. Follow his journey on Twitter, Facebook,YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Entrepreneur.com.
