Vocal Range Test
Find your lowest and highest comfortable notes to discover your unique voice type.
Lowest Note
Sing your lowest comfortable note
Highest Note
Sing your highest comfortable note
Tip: Sing at a comfortable volume. Don't strain your voice.
How to Test Your Vocal Range
Test Your Lowest Note
Choose "Sing" mode and sing your lowest comfortable note, or use "Manual" mode to select it on the piano keyboard. Hold the note steady for at least 3 seconds.
Test Your Highest Note
Similarly, sing or select your highest comfortable note. Don't strain your voice - choose a note you can sing comfortably and clearly.
Get Your Results
Click "Analyze My Range" to discover your voice type, see your vocal range in semitones, and get personalized song recommendations.
Why Use Our Vocal Range Test
Accurate Voice Classification
Our algorithm accurately identifies your voice type (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, etc.) based on your vocal range.
Two Testing Modes
Choose "Sing" mode for real-time pitch detection, or "Manual" mode to select notes on a piano keyboard.
Personalized Song Recommendations
Get a curated list of songs that match your vocal range and voice type perfectly.
100% Private & Secure
All processing happens in your browser. Your voice is never recorded, stored, or transmitted to any server.
🎤 Your Practice Path After the Test
Use this test as the first step in a weekly loop: measure your range, calibrate pitch, then choose songs in a key that fits. New to the test? Follow our guided tutorial for microphone setup and common mistakes.
12-Minute First Session
- 1Follow the guided range test tutorial or complete the test above—save your lowest and highest comfortable notes.
- 2Open the Pitch Detector and sing your middle note three times; aim for the green zone (about ±10 cents).
- 3Browse the Song Key Finder filtered for your range and pick one song to practice this week.
Three routines you can repeat daily
Guided first test
Tool settings: Quiet room · headphones optional
Walk through warm-up, low note, high note, and save results. Do not push painful extremes—comfortable notes only.
Goal: A saved range you can reuse in Song Key Finder.
Pitch check
After the test, sing your tessitura (everyday middle notes) on the Pitch Detector. Note whether you tend flat or sharp.
Goal: Know your habitual pitch tendency before repertoire work.
Repertoire pick
Filter sample songs by genre and key. Try transposing one favorite up or down a semitone and hum the chorus.
Goal: One song assigned for the week in a singable key.
What to do next
Go deeper: How to test vocal range (full guide)
Understanding Vocal Range & Voice Types
Your vocal range is the span of notes you can sing comfortably and clearly, from the lowest to the highest. Unlike a simple "high score," a healthy vocal range focuses on usable notes—those you can sustain without straining or cracking.
Knowing your range is the first step to classifying your voice type. In classical music and choral singing, voice types help singers choose roles and parts that fit their instrument. In contemporary music, knowing your type helps you pick songs that highlight your strengths rather than your weaknesses.
The 6 Main Voice Types
Soprano (High Female)
Typical Range: C4 – C6
The highest female voice type. Sopranos often carry the melody and can hit bright, soaring high notes.
Mezzo-Soprano (Mid Female)
Typical Range: A3 – A5
The most common female voice. Darker and richer than a soprano, but higher than an alto.
Alto / Contralto (Low Female)
Typical Range: F3 – F5
The lowest female voice type. Known for a deep, warm, and resonant timbre.
Tenor (High Male)
Typical Range: C3 – C5
The highest common male voice. Tenors are often the lead singers in rock and pop bands.
Baritone (Mid Male)
Typical Range: A2 – A4
The most common male voice. Situated between bass and tenor, with a versatile, warm sound.
Bass (Low Male)
Typical Range: E2 – E4
The lowest male voice type. Famous for deep, rumbling low notes that provide harmonic foundation.
Factors That Affect Your Vocal Range
Your vocal range isn't static. It can change day-to-day and over the course of your life. Several factors influence how high or low you can sing:
- Age: Voices tend to drop in pitch during puberty and may lower further or lose high range with advanced age.
- Training: Proper vocal technique can expand your usable range by teaching you how to access your "head voice" or "mixed voice" safely.
- Health: Fatigue, hydration, allergies, and vocal fold health directly impact your range. A tired voice often loses its highest and lowest notes.
- Physical Build: Generally, longer and thicker vocal folds produce lower pitches, while shorter and thinner folds produce higher pitches.
Note: Never force your voice to reach notes that feel painful or extremely tight. This test is about finding your comfortable range, not your absolute limits.
How to Use This Vocal Range Test
The SingMeter Vocal Range Test is designed to be a quick, accurate, and safe way to assess your voice.
- Warm Up First: Before starting, hum gently or do some lip trills. A cold voice won't give you accurate results and you risk strain.
- Find Your Lowest Note: Start singing a comfortable mid-range note and descend the scale (do-ti-la-so...) until the notes become breathy or "fry." Your lowest usable note is the last one that still has a solid tone.
- Find Your Highest Note: Start from the middle and ascend. Stop when you feel your throat closing up or if you have to scream. Your highest note should still be controlled.
- Analyze: Once you've inputted both, our algorithm calculates your range in octaves and semitones and matches you to the closest standard voice type.
Ready to find out? Scroll up and start the test!
Frequently Asked Questions
Example Test Results
Here's what your results will look like after completing the test. The analysis includes your voice type classification, vocal range details, and personalized song recommendations.
Tenor
Bright and soaring voice with clarity and power
Bright, powerful, and emotionally expressive. Best for rock, opera, R&B, and power ballads.
Freddie Mercury, Luciano Pavarotti, Bruno Mars
Mezzo-Soprano
Versatile voice blending warmth and brightness
Versatile, expressive, and dynamic. Best for pop, R&B, musical theater, and opera.
Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Adele, Celine Dion
Understanding Voice Types
Bass
Lowest male voice (E2-E4)
Deep, powerful, resonant. Examples: Barry White, Johnny Cash
Baritone
Most common male voice (A2-A4)
Warm, versatile, naturally appealing. Examples: Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley
Tenor
Highest male voice (C3-C5)
Bright, powerful, emotionally expressive. Examples: Freddie Mercury, Pavarotti
Alto
Lowest female voice (F3-F5)
Rich, warm, soulful depth. Examples: Adele, Amy Winehouse
Mezzo-Soprano
Most common female voice (A3-A5)
Versatile, expressive, dynamic. Examples: Beyoncé, Lady Gaga
Soprano
Highest female voice (C4-C6)
Bright, agile, crystalline clarity. Examples: Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande
What Your Results Include
📊Detailed Analysis
- • Your exact vocal range (lowest to highest note)
- • Range width in octaves and semitones
- • Voice type classification (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, etc.)
- • Frequency measurements in Hz
🎵Personalized Recommendations
- • Songs that match your vocal range
- • Comparison with famous singers
- • Voice type characteristics and tips
- • Practice recommendations
Learn More About Vocal Range & Voice Types
Ready to go deeper? Explore our in-depth guides on how vocal range, tessitura, and famous singers' ranges connect to your own results from this test.
How to Find Your Voice Type
Step-by-step method to figure out whether you lean more toward Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass using your range and tessitura.
Vocal Range Chart
See typical ranges for common voice types and learn how to compare your own test results to them.
Tessitura & Comfortable Range
Learn why your everyday comfort zone matters more than the very highest or lowest notes you can touch.
Famous Singers' Vocal Ranges
Compare your range in a healthy way and see what you can actually learn from famous singers' ranges.
Continue Your Vocal Training
Now that you know your range, use our free tools to improve your pitch, practice with reference tones, and build rhythmic accuracy.
About This Vocal Range Test
SingMeter's vocal range test is designed for education and practice. It helps you understand your usable range and voice type so you can choose better songs and keys, but it does not replace a vocal coach or medical advice.
What this tool is great for
- Getting a quick snapshot of your current vocal range.
- Tracking progress as you train and your range expands.
- Choosing more comfortable keys and song arrangements.
Important limitations
- Results depend on your microphone, environment, and how you use your voice.
- It cannot diagnose vocal health problems or replace professional evaluation.
- Avoid forcing extreme notes — stay with clear, comfortable sounds.
If you ever feel pain, discomfort, or persistent hoarseness while singing, stop using the tool and consult a qualified voice teacher or medical professional. For general questions about SingMeter, you can also visit ourAbout page or Contact us.