Vocal Range Chart
Every voice type and famous singer visualized — from the deepest basso profondo to the highest coloratura soprano. See where your range fits in the full spectrum of human singing.
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Famous Singers' Vocal Ranges
Where do the world's most famous singers sit on the vocal range spectrum?
| Singer | Voice Type | Documented Range | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Carey | Coloratura Soprano | F2 – G7 | Pop / R&B |
| Ariana Grande | Light Lyric / Coloratura Soprano | D3 – E7 | Pop |
| Whitney Houston | Lyric Soprano | A2 – G5 | Pop / R&B |
| Celine Dion | Lyric Soprano | B2 – E6 | Pop |
| Beyoncé | Mezzo-Soprano | A2 – E5 | Pop / R&B |
| Adele | Mezzo-Soprano | B2 – E5 | Pop / Soul |
| Amy Winehouse | Lyric Mezzo | D3 – D5 | Soul / Jazz |
| Tracy Chapman | Contralto | F2 – E5 | Folk / Rock |
| Nina Simone | Contralto | G2 – D5 | Jazz / Soul |
| Pavarotti | Spinto Tenor | B2 – C5 | Opera |
| Ed Sheeran | Lyric Tenor | B2 – B4 | Pop |
| Bruno Mars | Lyric Tenor | A2 – B4 | Pop / R&B |
| Josh Groban | Lyric Tenor | C3 – C5 | Pop / Classical crossover |
| Frank Sinatra | Lyric Baritone | G2 – G4 | Jazz / Pop |
| Elvis Presley | Lyric Baritone | G2 – B4 | Rock / Country |
| Michael Bublé | Lyric Baritone | A2 – G4 | Jazz / Pop |
| John Legend | Lyric Baritone | A2 – G4 | R&B / Pop |
| Barry White | Bass-Baritone | D2 – G4 | Soul / R&B |
| Johnny Cash | Bass-Baritone | D2 – A4 | Country |
| Josh Turner | Bass-Baritone | C2 – G4 | Country |
| Leonard Cohen | Basso Cantante | E2 – E4 | Folk / Rock |
| Avi Kaplan | Basso Profondo | C2 – C4 | A cappella / Pop |
What Is Middle C?
Middle C (C4) is the universal reference point — the C in the middle of a standard piano keyboard. It sits right at the boundary between tenor and soprano ranges. Male voices typically sing below it; female voices above it.
Range vs. Tessitura
The ranges shown are maximum comfortable ranges — not the full reach including strained notes. Tessitura (the zone that sounds best) is typically 2–4 semitones narrower at each end of the range.
Why Ranges Overlap
Soprano and mezzo ranges both include notes like A4 and B4. The difference is not which notes you can reach — it's where your voice sounds best. Tessitura and passaggio location determine voice type, not range alone.
Find Your Place
Not sure where you fit? Take our free voice type test — the microphone tool detects your exact range and passaggio location to classify your Fach.