What is Whitney Houston vocal range?

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 was Whitney Houston's vocal type?

Her songs and voice clearly sit in the soprano range (How Will I Know, Saving All My Love, You Give Good Love). She had natural ease in her belts and she sang in the upper 5th octave very often. She never lived in her low notes nor had natural comfort there. Her tessitura is the give away that she is a soprano.
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Which singer has the most octaves?

But it's not a famous face who has the most octaves of all. This is Tim Storms, a singer in possession of an incredible 10 octaves!!! He's a Guinness World Record Breaker and has recorded material, although has never seen significant success in the industry.
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Was Whitney Houston a spinto soprano?

As confirmed by her vocal coach, Whitney was a mezzo-soprano, although there is a case to be made for her being classified as a Spinto Soprano.
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Who has a higher pitch Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston?

Tone: Whitney

Rich, thick, velvety tone that blanketed the voice from bottom to top. Mariah's however is much airier and wispier, which is why most people tend to lean towards Whitney in terms of "The Voice."
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Whitney Houston - Full Vocal Range [A1]A2-Bb5-A6[F7]



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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Why is Whitney Houston's voice so good?

In order to achieve Houston's vocal acrobatics it takes a combination of arduous training and natural talent. "You can't do it without proper breath control, and that's the one thing that Whitney Houston had bags of," says professional opera singer Sarah-Jane Dale.
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Did Whitney Houston have a five octave range?

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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Is Whitney Houston a soprano or mezzo?

Whitney Houston is a very powerful mezzo-soprano that has a richness to her voice that will forever be distinct and memorable. Whitney had a really high range for belting/chest voice that always seemed to come effortlessly in a way that no other singer can really match.
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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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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 reach 10 octaves?

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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Does Whitney Houston use falsetto?

What was remarkable is that she hardly ever “bailed out” by flipping into a falsetto voice – you know, that head-buzzing sound that men emit when they're doing bad imitations of female opera singers. Houston seemingly had no natural break between the high and low registers of her instrument.
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Does Whitney Houston have the best voice?

Whitney had a five-octave vocal range, and utilized her talents on most of her hits and earlier live performances. With 11 #1 hit singles, she is the most awarded female music artist ever. "I Will Always Love You" is perhaps her most iconic vocal performance ever and still a cultural touchstone.
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What is Whitney Houston's highest note?

Whitney Houston-Best High Notes (F#5-G5-G#5-A5) - YouTube.
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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 has a 6 octave vocal range?

Dimash Kudaibergen(World's Widest Vocal Range 2019)- 6 Octaves.
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What is Barbra Streisand's vocal range?

Her name is Barbra Streisand. She is 20 years old, she has a three-octave promiscuity of range, she packs more personal dynamic power than anybody I can recall since Libby Holman or Helen Morgan.
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Did Whitney have perfect pitch?

Whitney Houston built trust among her audience with her perfect pitch.
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What is Kelly Clarkson's vocal range?

Kelly Clarkson's vocal range lies in C3 – C6 – G6 (F7). And her most extensive note is 11 seconds. Her vocal type is a light-lyric soprano with four notes and octaves. Few of her recommended listening, or songs are Why Don't You Try, Invincible, Honesty, and Sober.
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What is Beyonce's vocal 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 like Whitney?

The 'AGT' Judges Think This Singer Sounds EXACTLY Like Whitney Houston [VIDEO] In 2018, the AGT judges were blown away by singer Glennis Grace's audition. The 39-year-old performed a Whitney Houston cover, and the judges thought she sounded exactly like the late singer.
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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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What is the rarest vocal type?

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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