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Question:The staff in G clef, that is. In other words, starting from the note that the F clef is on.
Tenor, baritone???


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Tenor, baritone???

Hello yerfavor,

Two-octave range F below middle C to the F one-and-a-half octaves above middle C.

The range you describe fits a contralto or "alto" classification. I've given you several scenarios below - because I don't know anything about you. See where you fit.

If you are male and your voice is in the process of changing (you're somewhere between the ages of 10 to 14 or thereabouts) this range is more than likely not going to stay long. It is likely to deepen.

If you are an adult female and the entire range you describe is comfortable for you, you are an alto.

If you are a young adult female (college age 18-21) there is the distinct possibility that your range may grow in one or both directions as it develops and you may find yourself preferring to sing higher (as a mezzo-soprano), or preferring to sing low (as a contralto).

If you are an adult male nearing 20 years of age or older, then you are a true "counter-tenor" or male alto. This is a real rarity, and nothing to be embarrassed about! I've personally known two in my over-30-years of teaching. If this range is truly your settled singing range, and you're good at it, you could become in high demand as a singer - so long as you choose the song literature that features the qualities and range your voice demonstrates.

I hope this is helpful.

I've always called such singers as second bass--what I do when singing in parts.

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