What singer had the best vocal range?

Based on the findings, Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose has demonstrated the greatest vocal range in studio. Mariah Carey comes in second, followed by Prince, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Christina Aguilera and David Bowie. The Vocal Ranges of the Greatest Singers. (via ConcertHotels.com).

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Who can sing 7 octaves?

The seventh octave is the range of notes between C7 and C8. It is easier for very high coloratura sopranos to sing in this octave, but some people who are capable of singing in the bass range (like singers Adam Lopez, Virgo Degan, Nicola Sedda or Dimash Kudaibergen) can do it.

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What was Whitney Houston's octave range?

Whitney Houston had a vocal range of approximately three octaves and and a major second, spanning C#3 – G#5 – D#6. Some have incorrectly labeled her range as being at five octaves; they are likely confusing Houston with her contemporary, Mariah Carey.

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What was Freddie Mercury's vocal range?

One study on Freddie's vocal range even confirmed that he was able to vary from about 92.2 Hz to 784 Hz, meaning he was reliably able to hit notes from the booming low of F#2 to the high pitch G5 – that covers a full three octaves!

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What was Frank Sinatra's vocal range?

According to music critic Henry Pleasants "The voice itself was a typical Italian light baritone with a two octave range from G to G, declining, as it darkened in later years, to F to F and with greater potential at the top than he was commonly disposed to exploit.

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Top 10 female singers with the biggest vocal ranges.

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What was Killer Queen's vocal range?

Killer Queen has an extremely wide vocal range – Freddie Mercury sings over two octaves from D above middle C, to a high F. This is achieved with the use of his falsetto voice.

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What was Michael Jackson octave range?

Did you know? Michael had a four octave vocal range.

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How many octaves was Elvis range?

Elvis Presley's three-octave vocal range was exceptional, 'very narrowly all at once a tenor, baritone, and bass'. A 1987 article in the Village Voice included an assessment of his voice in classical terms, categorizing it as a 'lyric baritone ...

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What is Celine Dion octave range?

The vocal range of famous singers

The French Canadian diva Celine Dion has a beautiful resonant belt across 3-octaves with a lovely lower range. She has quite a nasal quality which adds to her distinctiveness but isn't to everyone's taste.

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Who can sing all eight octaves?

Chanté Moore. Chanté Moore's incredible, eight-octave range voice has always set the atmosphere and gets the crowd screaming with sweet melodies.

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What vocal range is Christina Aguilera?

What is Christina Aguilera's vocal range? 4 octaves and a major second, spanning B2 – G#5 – C#7. What is Christina Aguilera's voice type or vocal fach? Christina Aguilera was a light lyric soprano before transitioning into a mezzo-soprano around 2010.

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How many octaves is Lady Gaga?

How many octaves can Lady Gaga sing? Lady Gaga's can sing approximately three octaves, spanning A2 – G5 – B5.

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What rock singer has the widest vocal range?

Plenty of websites have compiled some definitive lists of vocal ranges, while some music forums are dedicated to the discussion. Faith No More's Mike Patton is the undisputed king of range in popular music, topping a brain-bending six octaves.

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What is Beyonce vocal range?

Beyoncé is a coloratura mezzo-soprano. She has incredible fluidity and dexterity to her voice along with the weight and timbre of a mezzo-soprano. How many octaves can Beyoncé sing? Beyoncé can sing approximately four octaves, spanning G2 – G#5 – F6.

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What is Adele's range?

Adele's vocal range is approximately B2 – E5 – Bb5, just shy of three octaves. What is Adele's vocal type or fach? Adele is a lyric mezzo-soprano. While some assert that she is a contralto, she lacks the truly androgynous character and weight of one.

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Why is Elvis voice so special?

People talk of his range and power, his ability and ease in hitting the high notes. But the real difference between Elvis and other singers was that he could sing majestically in any style, be it rock, country, or R&B – because he had soul. He sang from the heart.

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What was Johnny Cash's vocal range?

Famous Singers with Bass Vocal Ranges:

Johnny Cash, D#2 - B5. Barry White, C3 - A4.

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What is Taylor Swift's vocal range?

Taylor Swift's vocal range is approximately three octaves, spanning A2 – G5 – D6.

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What is Elton John's vocal range?

The Vocal Range of Elton John -- E2-D6.

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What voice type is Celine Dion?

Although she once identified herself as a mezzo-soprano, Dion is certainly a lyric soprano, with the weight, range, and power to justify a full-lyric classification.

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What octave do sopranos sing?

A typical Soprano vocal range would probably be from the A note below middle C (A3) to the F or G note 2 octaves above (F6 or G6), making it a range of 2 plus to 3 octaves.

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What vocal range was Jackie and Wilson?

The Vocal Range of Jackie Wilson (A2 - C♯6) - YouTube.

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How many octaves could Freddie sing?

However, he was likely a Spinto Tenor due to the tone, size, weight, and tessitura of his voice. How many octaves could Freddie Mercury sing? Widely reported as being four octaves, it was likely closer to 3.5, as Mercury's upper extension was questionable.

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