What was Elvis Presley's voice range?

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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Did Elvis have perfect pitch?

'I am reminded of a comment made shortly after the death of Elvis Presley by a musician he had worked with. He pointed out that despite an impressive vocal range of two and a half octaves and something approaching perfect pitch, Elvis was perfectly willing to sing off-key when he thought the song required it.
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What singer has the most octave range?

But it's Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.
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What was Freddie Mercury's octave range?

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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Did Elvis Presley have singing lessons?

Elvis didn't take music lessons. He did, however, practice singing while growing up as a member of his Assembly of God Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. Many of Elvis's fans have noticed the gospel influence in his music and voice over the years.
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The Vocal Range of Elvis Presley -- E1-B♭5



Who can sing 10 octaves?

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 Elvis a baritone or tenor?

Voice characteristics

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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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 was Michael Jackson's vocal range?

Michael Jackson: Vocal Profile/ Range [High Tenor/ 4 Octaves]
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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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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 has a 6 octave range?

Now Mike Patton tops the list with his massive, six-octave range. The Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, etc., etc. singer comes in above Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Diamanda Galás, and David Lee Roth, all of whom bested Axl's five-octave range.
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Who did Elvis say was the best singer?

Elvis held Roy Orbison is very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had ' most perfect voice' and referring to him as the 'greatest singer in the world' during one of his Vegas concerts.
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What was so special about Elvis voice?

One of the hallmarks of Elvis' vocal approach is a combination of his large range with the unusual ability to move seamlessly between his tenor and baritone voices.
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How many octaves could Whitney Houston sing?

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 is Justin Timberlake's vocal range?

Justin Timberlake's Vocal Range & Voice Type

Specifically, Justin Timberlake is a Lyric Tenor, and he possesses a vocal range of 2 notes 3 Octaves, and a semitone (F#2-B5).
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What is Stevie Wonder's vocal range?

Wonder exhibits a slightly smoky texture as he extends up to around the E3 mark, but his resonance is lost below G3. Overall, his lower register is achieved using decent technique. His mid voice, spanning from G3-E4, showcases his nasal tone better.
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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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How many octaves did Frank Sinatra have?

His vocal range was very remarkable. It was covering two octaves in the voice type Baritone. Frank Sinatra's tactfulness was impeccable, which enabled him to play with the rhythm of a melody.
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Who has the best voice ever?

The greatest singing voices of all time
  • 1 of 31. Barbra Streisand. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSB. ...
  • 2 of 31. Etta James. Charles Paul Harris/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ...
  • 3 of 31. Aretha Franklin. ...
  • 4 of 31. Whitney Houston. ...
  • 5 of 31. Mariah Carey. ...
  • 6 of 31. Elton John. ...
  • 7 of 31. Freddie Mercury. ...
  • 8 of 31. Adele.
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What is Barbra Streisand's vocal range?

Barbra Streisand Vocal Range (Live): C#3-Bb5.
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Did Elvis use falsetto?

The voice covers 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. Presley's best octave is in the middle, D-flat to D-flat, granting an extra full step up or down. Call him a high baritone.
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Was Frank Sinatra a tenor?

According to music critic Henry Pleasants "The voice itself was a typical Italian light baritone with a two octave range from G to G, declining, as it darkened in later years, to F to F and with greater potential at the top than he was commonly disposed to exploit.
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Was John Lennon a tenor?

I consider John, Paul, and George to be a high baritone, mid-range tenor, and low tenor respectively, though John often sang within the baritenor or low tenor range right from the get go, while George often sang within the high baritone range until the late 60's onwards where he often sang within the tenor range.
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