Vocal Range Finder
Find your true vocal range. Click start, then sing your lowest comfortable note followed by your highest note.
How to Find Your Vocal Range
Your vocal range is the span of musical notes that you can sing comfortably. Knowing your range helps you select the right songs to sing, determine your voice type, and track your progress if you are taking vocal lessons.
Steps to Use the Tool:
1. Start the Tool: Click the "Start Recording" button to allow microphone access.
2. Sing Your Lowest Note: Start at a comfortable middle pitch and slowly sing down a scale or slide down until you reach the lowest note you can sustain clearly without croaking.
3. Sing Your Highest Note: Take a deep breath and sing up a scale or slide up into your head voice (or falsetto) to reach your highest comfortable note.
4. Stop and Review: Click "Stop Recording". The tool will display the span between your lowest and highest note, and estimate your traditional choral voice type (e.g., Bass, Tenor, Soprano).
Understanding Voice Types
Voice classification is not just about range; it also involves vocal weight, tessitura (where your voice is most comfortable), and timbre. However, range is a primary factor:
- Bass: E2 to E4. The lowest male voice.
- Baritone: G2 to G4. The most common male voice.
- Tenor: C3 to C5. The highest typical male chest voice.
- Alto (Contralto): F3 to F5. The lowest female voice.
- Mezzo-Soprano: A3 to A5. The middle female voice.
- Soprano: C4 to C6. The highest female voice.
Vocal Range FAQ
How do I find my vocal type?
Sing your lowest comfortable note, then your highest comfortable note. Our tool will analyze your range and categorize you into standard voice types like Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass.
What is a normal vocal range?
Most untrained singers have a vocal range of about 1.5 to 2 octaves. Professional singers often have a range of 2.5 to 3 octaves or more.
What is chest voice vs. head voice?
Chest voice is your natural speaking range, producing a thick, rich sound. Head voice accesses higher notes with a lighter, sweeter tone. A good singer learns to blend both seamlessly.
Why am I struggling to hit high notes?
High notes require proper breath support and vocal cord coordination. Straining your neck or pushing too much air can cause tension. Practice sirens and lip trills to safely stretch your range.
What would you like to do next?
Acoustic Analyser
Detect pitch in real-time and visualize your vocal frequencies and stability.
Chromatic Tuner
Practice hitting specific pitches accurately with our real-time chromatic tuner.
Chord Finder
Identify piano chords and discover scales for your cover songs.