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Where is the vocal range?
Singing and the definition of vocal range While the broadest definition of “vocal range” is simply the span from the lowest to the highest note a particular voice can produce, this broad definition is often not what is meant when “vocal range” is discussed in the context of singing.
How is vocal range written?
Vocal Range listed from your lowest to highest notes. The other notes in between are assigned the number of the C below it. So, the G above middle C is G4. The range written on your resume reflects the notes you can reliably sing in performance eight times a week (not what you warm up to on a good day!)
Which is the highest male voice?
The Tenor Voice is the highest of the main male vocal types that most people would be familiar with, with the typical tenor vocal range lying between the C note one octave below middle C (C3) to the C note one octave above middle C (C5)!
How do you label vocal ranges?
Your range is usually listed in two parts:
- A description of your voice (Lyric Baritone, Mezzo-Soprano/Belter, High Rock Tenor, etc). These descriptions should be short, sweet, and clear: no more than 2–3 words max.
- Your exact range, listed from your lowest to highest notes, in parenthesis.
What happens to the vocal tract when the lips come forward?
If the lips come forward (like for the spoken vowel /o/) the vocal tract becomes longer. The pitch of the air in the vocal tract will be lower and the overall sound may be perceived as darker. If the lips spread (like in a smile) the vocal tract becomes shorter.
What is the role of the vocal tract in singing?
The vocal tract acts as a resonator (resonate= to re-sound) and a filter for all parts of the sound created by the vocal folds. All sounds created by the vocal folds must pass through the vocal tract before we can hear them. We never hear the vocal folds raw sound on its own.
What is “understanding vocal variety”?
In Pathways, “Understanding Vocal Variety” is an elective project in Level 3 of all 11 paths—in some ways, a sign of how fundamental this skill is considered to any kind of communication success. It, like the other Pathways electives, is available to all members regardless of which path they are working in.
Why does the pharynx shape change during singing?
If the shape of the pharynx changes frequently throughout singing, the acoustic information feeding back to the vocal folds will be haphazard and force the vocal folds to put in fatiguing work. Much of singing coordination is about training a stable shape in the pharynx.