Top 10 Surprising Answers to the Question "Who Has a Bigger Vocal Range?"
Vocal range is something objective, and you can measure it. You simply need the lowest and highest notes a singer has ever hit, taken from the songs where they performed them. Then, you count the octaves and notes.However, the perception of vocal range can be subjective and often terribly wrong. Many comments on music lists are based on subjective impressions, misconceptions, or urban myths and legends.
Misconceptions:
1. Many people think that a singer's range is defined by the highest note they can hit. This is incorrect. Vocal range refers to the distance between the highest and the lowest notes a singer can produce.
2. Others believe that having a wide range means having a high voice. This is also incorrect. A wide vocal range includes both the lowest and highest notes.
It's also important to note that range is just one of many aspects used to evaluate singers. Singers with larger ranges are not necessarily better. Other factors such as vocal power, control, transitions, and techniques like runs also play significant roles.
Dimash: 6 octaves and 3 notes, up to D8 (as heard so far).
Mariah Carey and Axl Rose both have high vocal ranges.
Cool! I learned another new thing today! Great list!
Luciano Pavarotti: 2 octaves, 2-1/2 notes (from C#3 to F5).
James Hetfield: 3 octaves, 3 notes (from C2 to F5).
You see that the highest note both hit is the same - F5. But this note sounds much better when Pavarotti sings it. On the other hand, James Hetfield can sing a whole octave lower than Pavarotti.
This one demonstrates that vocal range is just one small part of singing ability.
I like James Hetfield's singing, but Pavarotti is the consensus greatest male singer of all time.
Luciano Pavarotti is the best and greatest male singer of all time, bar none.
Now this is a truly shocking one. One of the best singers ever compared to a singer who admitted himself that he was not particularly good.
Jon Bon Jovi sings well, but Freddie Mercury has a more powerful voice.
This one shocked me the most. I didn't realize how limited MJ's voice is beyond the high register.
Billie Joe Armstrong has an amazing voice and a distinctive roar that is perfect for what he plays. He might not have the best vocal range, but his distinctive voice sets him apart as an amazing vocalist.
Pavarotti is great, but Mercury is my favorite.
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Justin Bieber has a 3-octave vocal range?
I personally think Chester is/was (RIP) pretty overrated. And Chad? Well, he's a country version of Kurt Cobain who tries to be metal and sometimes succeeds.
Jack Black: a very funny comedian with some singing ability.
Frank Sinatra: possibly the greatest ever non-operatic singer.