Could Freddie Mercury sing 5 octaves?

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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Who can sing in 5 octaves?

Singers with a wide vocal range

Other big names with a 5-octave range are Shanice, Prince and Kyo, plus jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell.
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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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Did Freddie Mercury have 4 octaves?

While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6.
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How many octaves can queen sing?

Reputed to have that rare four-octave vocal range, Mercury's voice could escalate, within a few short bars, from a deep, dark growl all the way up to a bright, shining coloratura (via various chromatic shades of tenor).
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Freddie Mercury Amazing Voice Range - Wembley 1986



How many octaves could Elvis sing?

Elvis Presley was a baritone whose voice had an extraordinary compass — the so-called register — and a very wide range of vocal colour. It covered two octaves and a third, from the baritone low-G to the tenor high B, with an upward extension in falsetto to at least a D flat.
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How many octaves did Whitney Houston have?

Houston's range spanned five octaves and her voice was plush, vibrant and often spectacular. She could pour on the exuberant flourishes of gospel or peal a simple pop chorus, sing sweetly or unleash a sultry rasp.
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What vocal range is Killer Queen?

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 is Elton John's octave range?

11) Elton John - Vocal range of 3.00 octaves.
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Did Michael Jackson have a 4 octave range?

Michael Jackson was one of the few singers who had great vocal range though he didn't have the largest vocal range . But it was more than 4 octaves which is really rare for male singers . His voice was high tenor and high piched . You could only have that range if you're born with it .
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What is Celine Dion octave range?

Celine Dion's Live Vocal Range: B2-C#6 (3.4 Octaves)
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What is the rarest voice range?

A countertenor is a male singer who can sing as high as a soprano or mezzo-soprano. The countertenor is the rarest of all voice types.
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Who has a 9 octave vocal range?

Mr. Storms also holds the record for the lowest vocal note. The notes achieved are actually between G and G#, so in terms of concert tuning his range is actually 9 octaves and 11 semitones, however because we use a hertz measurement the range is recognised as the full 10 octaves.
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Who can sing 10 octaves?

Tim Storms boasts a vocal range of 10 octaves and his lowest note is so deep it can only be heard by elephants.
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Who can sing 6 octaves?

Singers in History With their Respective Vocal Ranges:

Dimash Kudaibergen(World's Widest Vocal Range 2019)- 6 Octaves. Mariah Carey- 5 Octaves. Paul McCartney- 5 Octaves. Whitney Houston- 5 Octaves.
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What was Aretha Franklin's vocal range?

From Aretha's incredible range – she could sing from G2 to E6, well over three octaves – to her no-nonsense attitude, it's impossible not to be moved by her vocals.
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How many octaves does Mick Jagger have?

The notes achieved are actually between G and G#, so in terms of concert tuning his range is actually 9 octaves and 11 semitones, however because we use a hertz measurement the range is recognised as the full 10 octaves.
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How many octaves is Justin Bieber?

Justin Bieber's vocal range is approximately two octaves and a minor sixth, spanning A2 – C#5 – F5. What is Justin Bieber's voice type or vocal fach? Justin Bieber is a light lyric tenor, as evidenced by his higher tessitura and bright timbre.
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What is Adam Levine octave range?

Levine is a tenor, with a 4 octave vocal range and has been noted for his falsettos.
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Did Freddie Mercury use falsetto?

Described as “a force of nature with the velocity of a hurricane", Freddie Mercury's powerful voice along with his famous grovel and piercing falsetto has been celebrated by generations of rock aficionados. But what was most recognised was his vocal range, which was rumoured to be four octaves.
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What is Freddie Mercury's best vocal?

These are Freddie Mercury's finest ever vocal performances
  • It's A Hard Life. Right from that insane opening, this is flamboyance through and through. ...
  • Don't Stop Me Now.
  • Back Chat. ...
  • Barcelona. ...
  • Somebody To Love. ...
  • Under Pressure. ...
  • Bohemian Rhapsody.
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What vocal range is Tina Turner?

Famous Singers with Alto Vocal Ranges:

Tina Turner, D#3 - F#5.
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What was Michael Jackson octave range?

Either way, he still has a 4 octave range.
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How many octaves can Christina Aguilera sing?

Christina has a phenomenal range, spanning four octaves from around C3 to C7. In her Carpool Karaoke sketch she reaches an F6, putting her 'limitations' down to the fact that “it's daytime”.
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How many octaves was Mariah Carey?

Mariah Carey, known for her extraordinary whistle notes and five-octave range, has a voice that people have been obsessed with for years. And she has an exceptional way of producing it: through and with the help of nodules – a word that would bring fear into the hearts of most singers – on her vocal cords.
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