such as soprano, contralto etc.
2006-10-28 17:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by laur_melyanna 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
See what your range is ... how high and how low can you sing?
2006-10-28 17:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bunky the Clown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most females are mezzo sopranos (medium-high). Most females who think they are altos are not trained enough to sing with relaxed support, so when they sing high, they "pinch" and "grab" the tone and hurt themselves (and sound bad). True alto voices are not all that common.
If you want to know your TRUE type of voice, you need many lessons from someone who can help you learn how to relax everything, then build and use the proper muscles for breathing. You have to allow the natural voice to come out, and that's not easy. You have to stop trying to sound like anyone in particular; learn how to use the voice you have. Then your own, natural voice will eventually show itself, for you and your voice coach to discover.
If you're really not that serious, audition for a musical or join a choir and ask the director to catagorize whatever voice you are using now. It won't matter if you aren't any good. You won't be the only bad audition, believe me, and you'll learn your voice type.
2006-10-28 17:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by nouryture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is typically decided upon by your range - it helps to know music theory and be able to read music. If you can't, it's best to have someone help you figure it out.
These are the typical classical or operatic distinctions for female voices:
Soprano - High female voice, G3 (below middle C4) to F6 above high C6 although anywhere above high C can be included.
Coloratura - A singer, usually soprano, who sings ornamental passages in music - C4 to F6 or G6 above high C6
Lyric Soprano - Warmer middle sound - Bb3 below middle C4 to high C6 or D6
Spinto Soprano - Usually a thicker sound with more edge and volume but with the same range as a the Lyric Soprano
Dramatic Soprano - The loudest and lowest with cutting power - low Bb3 or A3, to a pushed high C6
Mezzo-Soprano - Middle female voice with dark quality, Low A3 or G3 (below middle C4) to at least high C although it is not uncommon for high A6 or Bb6 to Eb6 above high C6.
Alto or Contralto - Low Female Voice, low C3 (below middle C4) to high C6 or up to high A6.
2006-10-28 17:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
find the book a complete idiots guide to singing, or type in the word singing under yahoo and see if anything comes up.
2006-10-29 09:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by Susie Q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋