Vocal Range Test: Find Your Voice Type (Soprano to Bass)

Vocal Range Test: Find Your Voice Type (Soprano to Bass)

Free online vocal range test. Find your highest and lowest notes. Determine if you are a Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass in under 2 minutes.

What Is Your Vocal Range?

Knowing your vocal range is the first step to becoming a better singer. It helps you choose songs that fit your voice, prevents vocal strain, and allows you to communicate effectively with other musicians.

Whether you're a choir singer, a karaoke star, or just curious, this tool will help you find your range and voice classification.

Interactive Vocal Range Test

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Instructions:

  1. Allow microphone access when prompted.
  2. Sing your lowest comfortable note (sustain it for a second).
  3. Sing your highest comfortable note (don't scream!).
  4. The tool will calculate your range and estimate your voice type.

Vocal Range Test

Discover your singing range from lowest to highest comfortable note

Click "Start Test" then sing your lowest comfortable note.

Tips for accurate results:

  • Warm up your voice before testing
  • Sing comfortably—don't strain for extreme notes
  • Hold each note steady for 2-3 seconds
  • Test in a quiet room for best accuracy

Voice Types Explained

Voice types are broad categories used to classify singers based on their range. While every voice is unique, most fall into one of these standard groups:

Female Voices

  • Soprano (High): The highest female voice type.
    • Typical Range: C4 (Middle C) to C6 (High C).
    • Examples: Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey.
  • Mezzo-Soprano (Middle): The most common female voice type.
    • Typical Range: A3 to A5.
    • Examples: Adele, Beyoncé, Rihanna.
  • Alto / Contralto (Low): The lowest female voice type, characterized by a dark, rich timbre.
    • Typical Range: F3 to F5.
    • Examples: Cher, Amy Winehouse, Toni Braxton.

Male Voices

  • Tenor (High): The highest male chest voice type.
    • Typical Range: C3 to C5 (Tenor C).
    • Examples: Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran.
  • Baritone (Middle): The most common male voice type.
    • Typical Range: G2 to G4.
    • Examples: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Legend.
  • Bass (Low): The lowest male voice type, known for deep, resonant low notes.
    • Typical Range: E2 to E4.
    • Examples: Barry White, Johnny Cash.

Tips for Accurate Results

1. Warm Up First

Don't attempt this cold! Hum gently, do some lip trills, or sing a simple scale to wake up your vocal cords.

2. Comfort vs. Capability

Your vocal range is the span of notes you can physically hit. Your tessitura is the range where your voice sounds best and feels most comfortable. For this test, stick to notes you can sing without straining or cracking.

3. Falsetto Count?

Classically, vocal range is measured in "modal" (chest/mixed) voice. However, for modern pop/contemporary singing, you can include your head voice/falsetto if it is strong and usable.

How to Expand Your Range

  • Breath Support: Learn to sing from your diaphragm. Good support takes the pressure off your throat, allowing you to reach higher notes with ease.
  • Relaxation: Tension is the enemy of range. Keep your jaw, tongue, and neck loose.
  • Mixed Voice: Learning to blend your chest and head registers allows you to sing higher without "breaking" into a weak falsetto.

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FAQ

What is the average vocal range?

Most untrained singers have a range of about 1.5 to 2 octaves. Professional singers often have 3 octaves or more.

Can I change my voice type?

Not really. Your voice type is determined by the physical size and thickness of your vocal cords. However, you can expand your range significantly with training. A Baritone can learn to hit high notes, but they will still sound like a Baritone hitting high notes (richer/thicker) compared to a Tenor.

What is "Whistle Register"?

This is an extremely high register (above Falsetto) used by singers like Mariah Carey. It is difficult to control and requires advanced technique.