This is one of a series of summary posts around a specific topic, bringing together five relevant posts from the past.
This summary is all about vocal range: how it’s relevant to being in a choir and how you might go about finding where you fit.
Here are 5 relevant reads from the past which look at these issues.
1. But I can’t sing that high!
When you first join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low. Don’t panic!
2. Neither fish nor fowl – why most singers don’t fit neatly into SATB boxes
None of us fit neatly into the boxes of Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass. Most of us are either baritones or low mezzo sopranos. What should we do?
3. How to know which harmony part to sing – a guide for new singers
I am often asked “Which part should I sing?” Here are a few ideas which might help new singers.
4. Is how you label yourself as a singer holding you back?
We all have an image of the type of singer that we think we are. There are things that we can do and things that we can’t (or won’t) do. Like sing soprano or bass. Maybe you need to reinvent yourself.
5. Do you always sing the same voice part? Maybe it’s time for a change!
Many singers in community choirs choose for themselves which part they sing. They are not allocated a part by having a vocal range test. This might work for a while, but what if you’ve chosen the wrong part? Also, voices change over time. Maybe it’s time to change parts?
Chris Rowbury
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