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There is a form of autism in which people can sometimes re-create sounds or music exactly, the first time they play an instrument. There was recently a PBS special on this. One man could play a entire piano piece he'd heard on the radio, but ONLY from the very beginning. If he was interrupted partway through he could only play from the start again. He was also unable to vary the tempo, key or anything else. Some autistic people can become agitated and upset if a song they are used to hearing a certain way is suddenly played differently. Yes it is called 'playing by ear' and it is a rare talent.

Another name for this is "Idiot Savant" It really depends if you are playing from sheet music or not, if you were then that would mean you were a very good "sight reader".

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People that know how to play the piano are called "pianists".

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