Voice types are a way to classify groups of singing voices based on similar range (lowest to highest note able to sing), tessitura, (part of the range where the voice sounds best and feels most comfortable), timbre (richness of tone), and passaggio (transition between vocal registers).
Although voice types usually refer to classical or choral singers, sometimes they’re applied to non-classical singing styles such as jazz, pop, blues, soul, country, folk, and rock.
Singers should choose repertoire that suits their voice type and falls in the proper range, regardless of style.
It’s not difficult to figure out your voice type, and all you will need is a piano. I’ll take you through the steps in just a moment.
What are the 4 main types of singing voice called?
For singing in choirs or a chorus, the common division of voice types into parts (from high to low) is soprano, alto, tenor and bass, abbreviated as SATB. While there are other categories and further subdivisions, these are the ones used the most, especially for choral singers.
Use this video to quickly find your vocal range. Choir section vocal ranges are shown in a table at the end of the video so you can see where your vocal range fits in.