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
Yma Sumac
Early life

Her father was born in Cajamarca and her mother was born in Pallasca, both mestizos. She was the youngest of six children. Her mother was a schoolteacher and her father a civic leader. Stories published in the 1950s claimed that she was an Incan princess, directly descended from Atahualpa.
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is Mariah Carey.
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Is 3 octaves range good?

It is very nice have a vocal range of 3 octaves or even more, but the truth is that the most of songs in the world don't need even 2 octaves. It simply is not needed use really high notes and really low notes in the same song.
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What singers can sing 3 octaves?

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  • Alice Babs.
  • Florence Ballard.
  • Flora Batson.
  • Chester Bennington.
  • Cedric Bixler-Zavala.
  • Björk.
  • Bono.
  • ARACARA.
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Who has a 3 octave range?

It may surprise you to find out that Freddie Mercury could sing just over 3-octaves. So he's not a chart-topper in range terms, although he was a legendary chart-topper in music terms. But he made the most of every single one of those notes and had an amazing falsetto, not to mention incredible performance style.
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Is a 4 octave range rare?

Below an article from the BBC website that sheds some light on the rarity of having a four and above octave range. "Yma Sumac, the Peruvian soprano famous for her range, has died. Her voice spanned more than four octaves, but why is that so unusual?
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Athena Padilla Sings 3 Octave Vocal Range E3-E6



How many octaves can Billie Eilish sing?

Billie Eilish's vocal range spans from D3 – B4 – A5, approximately 2 octaves and a perfect fifth.
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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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What is Beyonce's octave range?

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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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 has a 4 octave range?

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 did Michael Jackson have?

Michael Jackson: Vocal Profile/ Range [High Tenor/ 4 Octaves]
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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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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 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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What is Celine Dion octave range?

Celine is well-known to have a 5-octave vocal range which is considered as one of the most powerful voices in pop music.
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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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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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What is the lowest note ever?

Since 2012, Tim Storms has held the world record for the lowest ever vocal note – that's a deliciously gravelly G -7 (0.189 Hz), which is eight octaves below the lowest G on the piano.
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What voice type is Billie Eilish?

Billie Eilish's voice is roughly around the mezzo-soprano range. Using 'COPYCAT' as an example again, she does go right into the top soprano ranges very occasionally, but the song largely sits in that comfortable mezzo range during its chorus and the majority of the verses.
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How many octaves does Lady Gaga have?

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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What is Bruno Mars vocal range?

Bruno Mars has that distinctive light-lyric tenor voice that is relaxing to listen to. Its range is from C3-D5-C6, and he sports that retro style of singing, which endears him to his fans. Moreover, Mars possesses that huge voice that makes him not a Spinto tenor.
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What is Katy Perry vocal range?

Katy Perry's Vocal Range & Singing Voice

Katy Perry possesses a vocal range of D3 – A5 – G#6 (C#7) and Light-Lyric Soprano (3 notes 3 octaves and a semi-tone) voice type.
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What is Justin Bieber's vocal range?

Justin Bieber's vocal Range is “A2 – C#5 – F5” with a vocal rating of C. He has a Light lyric baritone vocal type with four notes, 2 octaves, and a semitone. mended listenable songs of Justin are “Love yourself” and “As long as you love me.” He is in general a tenor.
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What voice type is Beyonce?

Beyoncé is basically an operatic mezzo-soprano in disguise – and she proved it in this impressive clip. Back in September 2019, Beyoncé shared a video on Instagram, flexing her vocal cords in an impressive operatic style.
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