Voice Types Guide

Soprano

Range: C4 - C6
  • Mariah Carey
  • Ariana Grande
  • Christina Aguilera
Did you know? Mariah Carey's whistle register can reach notes so high they could break glass!

Mezzo-soprano

Range: A3 - A5
  • Lady Gaga
  • Madonna
  • Pink
Fun fact: Most female pop singers are mezzo-sopranos, as this range is ideal for popular music.

Tenor

Range: C3 - C5
  • Michael Jackson
  • Bruno Mars
  • Justin Timberlake
Interesting: Tenors often use falsetto to extend their range beyond C5.

Baritone

Range: G2 - G4
  • Elvis Presley
  • Frank Sinatra
  • David Bowie
Did you know? Baritone is the most common male voice type.

Bass

Range: E2 - E4
  • Barry White
  • Johnny Cash
  • Leonard Cohen
Amazing fact: The lowest note ever sung was a G-7 by Tim Storms!

Countertenor

Range: G3 - D5
  • Barry Gibb
  • Philippe Jaroussky
  • Klaus Nomi
Historical fact: Countertenors were highly prized in Baroque opera.