How the vocal range test works
Your browser listens through the microphone and measures the pitch of your voice many times a second, the same way a guitar tuner does. It only counts a note once you've held it steadily for a quarter of a second, so a crack or a breath doesn't count as a new low or high.
- Glide down. Sing "ah" on a comfortable note and slide slowly down. Hold the lowest note that still has a clear tone.
- Glide up. Start in the middle and slide up like a siren. Falsetto counts. Stop as soon as it feels tight.
- See your range. You get your lowest and highest notes, the number of semitones and octaves between them, and the voice type your range is closest to.
What is a normal vocal range?
Most adults who have never trained can sing about one and a half to two octaves, roughly 18 to 24 semitones. Trained singers commonly reach two and a half to three octaves, and some go further. A wide range is useful, but the part of your range you can sing in comfortably, with a steady and pleasant tone, matters much more for real songs.
Vocal ranges by voice type
These are the typical ranges used in choirs and classical singing. Pop singers often sit lower or higher than these, and plenty of voices sit between two types.
| Voice type | Typical range | Usually |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | E2 to E4 | Lowest male voice |
| Baritone | A2 to A4 | The most common male voice |
| Tenor | C3 to C5 | Highest common male voice |
| Alto (contralto) | F3 to F5 | Lowest female voice |
| Mezzo-soprano | A3 to A5 | The most common female voice |
| Soprano | C4 to C6 | Highest female voice |
Want a closer look at your type? Try the voice type test, which explains what your result means and which well-known singers share it.
How to get an accurate result
- Warm up first. Two minutes of humming and gentle slides can add a few notes at the top.
- Find a quiet spot. TVs, fans and other voices can confuse the pitch reading.
- Hold each end note. A short, steady "ah" for about a second is enough.
- Don't push. If it hurts or you're straining, that note isn't really part of your usable range.
- Take it twice. Your voice changes during the day. It's usually lower in the morning and freer later on.
Can you increase your vocal range?
Yes, especially at the top. The highest notes are often limited by tension and habit rather than by your body. Regular, gentle practice with sirens, lip trills and slides helps many people add several semitones over a few months, and makes the notes they already have sound easier. The bottom of your range depends more on the size of your vocal folds, so it changes less, though relaxing your throat and practising low hums can add a note or two.
The key is little and often. Five to ten minutes a day works better than one long session a week, and you should never practise through pain.
SingNest Coach builds a daily session around the range you just measured: sirens, slides and songs that stretch it a little further each week, with feedback on every note.
Start today's free sessionFrequently asked questions
How accurate is an online vocal range test?
The pitch detection is accurate to a few cents, so the notes it shows are the notes you sang. The bigger variable is you: a cold voice, a noisy room or stopping early will all give a smaller range than you really have. Warm up and take the test twice.
Does falsetto count in my vocal range?
Yes. Your full range includes falsetto or head voice. Your comfortable range, the part you can sing songs in with a steady sound, is usually smaller.
What is a normal vocal range?
Most untrained adults can sing about one and a half to two octaves. Trained singers often reach two and a half to three or more.
Can I increase my vocal range?
Yes, mostly at the top. With regular practice of sirens, lip trills and easy slides, many people add several semitones over a few months. The bottom of your range is set more by anatomy and changes less.
Is my voice recorded?
No. The pitch is worked out in your browser, on your device. No audio is uploaded or saved.