How high can you sing?

Consequently, singing voices for women are usually a little higher than for men, with the highest female voice (soprano) reaching C6 and the lowest one (contralto) going down to E3, while the highest male voice (countertenor, typically in falsetto) may hit E5, and the lowest one (bass) can drop down to E2.
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What is the highest note possible to sing?

The highest note on record is a G10 sung by Georgia Brown, a Brazilian dance/electric singer. You can hear it here (it's really something!). While a G10 is extreme, many of the coloraturas I know sing up to the 7th octave.
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What determines how high you can sing?

Like your height or eye color, your vocal range is preset by genetics. Though it may change by a note or two, like when you're sick or when you age, your vocal range is determined by the size of your vocal folds. The larger your folds, the lower your voice; likewise, the smaller your folds, the higher your range.
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What is the highest vocal range in singing?

The widest vocal range of any human is 10 octaves ranging from G/G#-5 to G/G#5 (0.7973 Hz - 807.3 Hz), achieved by Tim Storms (USA) at Citywalk Studios in Branson, Missouri, USA, on 1 August 2008. Mr. Storms also holds the record for the lowest vocal note.
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What is the highest a male can sing?

Tenor: the highest male voice, B2 (2nd B below middle C) to A4 (A above middle C), and possibly higher. Baritone: a male voice, G2 (two Gs below middle C) to F4 (F above middle C). Bass: the lowest male voice, E2 (two Es below middle C) to E4 (the E above middle C).
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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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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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Can anyone sing 8 octaves?

The more octaves a singer can hit, the larger their vocal range. This means that they could sing songs from very low pitches to high, whistle-like pitches. Among these pop artists who have made it to history are Brendon Urie, and today's Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.
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Who can sing 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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What is Ariana Grande's vocal range?

How Many Octaves Can Ariana Sing? Ariana is one of the most popular vocal stars in the current pop music era that is known for her insane upper register. She has a killer range that spans 4 octaves. While she has great whistle tone notes, she is flexible in her lower range as well.
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How rare is a 3 octave range?

"What we do know is most people are capable of three octaves. The average person could sing within this range with very good guidance from an expert." Most classical singers who have been professionally trained are still within this three octave range. A modern day comparison to Yma Sumac is Mariah Carey.
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What is Adele's vocal range?

The vocal range of Adele, as mentioned above, is not remarkable compared to other singers. Her mezzo-soprano vocal type and vocal range of 2 octaves and 3 notes from C3 to F5 is nothing exceptional. Nevertheless, it is the strength and power of her delivery and faithfulness to the melody that makes her stand out.
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Who can sing higher Mariah or Ariana?

It's said that Mariah possesses a 5-octave vocal range, while Ariana has a 4-octave vocal range, which is still damn impressive.
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What was Freddie Mercury's vocal range?

Mercury's documented vocal range extended from bass low F to soprano high F, with many of Queen's songs showing off his coloratura and vocal strength high in his register. And always those notes came with pure emotion, passion, and musical charisma. What an immense talent.
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Can high notes break glass?

If a person sings the same tone as that ringing note—a high C in legend but in reality the matching pitch could be any note—the sound of her voice will vibrate the air molecules around the glass at its resonant frequency, causing the glass to start vibrating as well.
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How many octaves did Michael Jackson have?

Michael Jackson: Vocal Profile/ Range [High Tenor/ 4 Octaves]
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What is Beyonce vocal range?

But Beyoncé is a great singer and a great dancer, which makes her a rarity in today's music world. Beyoncé has a vocal range of around 3 to 3.5 octaves, which puts her slightly behind a vintage Mariah Carey but on par with singers like Tina Turner and Michael Jackson.
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How many octaves Whitney Houston?

Houston's range spanned five octaves and her voice was plush, vibrant and often spectacular.
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How many octaves can Taylor Swift sing?

Taylor Swift's vocal range is approximately three octaves, spanning A2 – G5 – D6. What is Taylor Swift's voice type or fach? Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a soprano, either a light lyric soprano or a soubrette.
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What is Celine Dion's vocal range?

The vocal range of Celine Don is Bb2 – C6 – E6 with the most extended note of 15 seconds duration. Her vocal type is Lyric Soprano with three octaves and three notes.
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How many octaves can Lady Gaga sing?

Lady Gaga's Singing Voice

Lady Gaga's vocal range is from F#2 – G5 – C6 or E7 with the most extensive note of 20 sec (in the Abramovic method). Her vocal type is Mezzo-Soprano with 3 octaves and three notes; however, Contralto is a misperception about her.
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Why is corpse voice so deep?

Personal life. Corpse has conditions such as fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome and GERD, the latter of which has partially caused his voice to become deeper. He has also stated that he frequently wears an eyepatch due to strain from the brightness of blue light screens.
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Who has the deepest voice on earth?

A singer named Tim Storms holds the Guinness record for hitting the lowest note. It's the musical note G-7, and it registered at 0.189 Hertz. He also holds the record for the widest vocal range, of 10 octaves. And when you hear him sing the song “Lonesome Road”, you'll understand.
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Who has the deepest voice in history?

Tim Storms (born August 28, 1972) is an American singer and composer. He holds the Guinness World Records for both the "lowest note produced by a human" and the "widest vocal range".
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