Illiterate means not being able to read and write. I have studied music theory extensively. I apply much of it in my work as a soundstage engineer. I do this for a living. I want things to sound just so, as I imagine you do. Sorry that a misunderstanding became divisive. I'm not lying about anything. I play with feeling. The reason I asked this question is because the only reason I've been able to play by ear is because I have natural pitch recognition. Whether it is learned or inherent, I'm not sure. Whether it's close to perfect, or developed relatively, I wouldn't know. I wouldn't go around bragging to people that I'm illiterate, I'm really not sure what kind of person does that. But anyway, stay creative brother, I know the notes I'm playing, just not much more than that.