singing!?!?

Question

i have a low voice. and its really low when i sing. i love to sing but i get embarressed when i cant even sing the higher alto notes. any ideas. any at all.

i can hit the tenor and some high bass notes!!! i talk low too. is it cuz' i'm short?

i like country, pop, most music.
(some older songs too)

Answer 1

You have the lowest female singing voice range, known as alto or contralto. Sometimes these are referred to as separate types, but usually they are considered synonyms for the same voice-type. More important to your ability to sing is the range of notes you can accurately cover. Most people have difficulty hitting the highest or lowest notes of their range. The best singers have ranges that extend beyond the normal limit. While few people have the sort of voice that will propel them to stardom, most can train their voice to do a good immitation of the popular songs. Sing the songs that make you happy.

I'm reminded of a song by Shiva's Headband, one part of which went...
I sing because I like to
I don't have to reason why
I sing because I like to
And I don't even have to try
I'm a wave upon the ocean
I'm a little ripple on the sea
Now don't you get no crazy notions
You know you're very much like me.

Answer 2

Don't feel constricted by the female options of alto or soprano. I know female tenors & basses. Try those out. Maybe you'll find a better fit there. Or sing 2nd alto. It's always pretty low.

Answer 3

Well..The first thoughts that came to mind, look for some music (Probably older music) that goes well with your voice. I know that decades ago,it was the "IN" thing for ladys in Hollywood to talk low. It might be a long shot,but you might try looking to some old musicals for inspiration.

Also.....Let not your heart be troubled about the Alto notes. If you have a song in your heart.....Let it out!! :-)

Answer 4

Instead of worrying that you can't sing like everyone else, if you CAN sing and you WANT to sing, sing in your range! The more you sing the stronger your vocal cords become and the more flexible.... the more flexible, the greater the range... Kudos to "mindshift" for getting the range right and the advice....

there are any number of acapella women's groups who actively seek contralto aor lower ranged voices for their ensembles.... if only you knew how many little sopranos apply for every contalto... look up Kitska on the net and listen to a few of their things... foreign music, but astounding in it's complexity... they;d not do it bt for contraltos!

Answer 5

you gotta go for the sultry souful kinda stuff. Tracy Chapman, Big Mama Thornton, that kinda stuff.

Answer 6

so i'm guessing your an alto....the only thing you can do is to practice a lot: do,re mi......until you get the high notes...trust me you will improve.....don't get embarresed it's natural

Answer 7

nope sorry