Top 10 Singers With the Most Impressive Vocal Ranges

Its no surprise that the Queen of Power Ballads is an amazingly talented vocalist. The Canadian star began her career releasing French albums in the 80s, then became an international star after transitioning to English music. Dions iconic voice is famous for covering more than three octaves. One of her highest notes is the iconic climax to All by Myself, which is a jaw-dropping F5. On the other side of the spectrum, she can reach incredible lows. One example is the phenomenal notes she sings in Have You Ever Been In Love, which have hit B2 in live performances.

Frontman of Guns N Roses and briefly AC/DC, Rose has been considered one of the best rock singers of a generation. Its for good reason, since he has a mind-blowingly large range. His lowest recorded note is an F1, then his highest is a C6. Thats just above four and a half octaves in total. Sorry is often considered the song where he sings the highest, while There Was A Time is his lowest. It doesnt matter what song youre listening to, though, he takes every opportunity he can to show off his talents.

Sir McCartney is one of the most successful musicians ever, by an overwhelming margin. He was originally the Beatles guitarist, but was put on the bass after Stuart Sutcliffe left in 1961. His basslines were groovy, but his vocals were where he truly shone. He possesses a tenor voice, with an estimated range of just above four octaves, slightly lower than Axl Roses range. Its estimated to span from A1 to C#6, making it one of the widest ranges in pop. You can hear his deepest notes in his collaboration with Michael Jackson, The Girl Is Mine. His highest are probably in Cut Me Some Slack, featuring ex-Nirvana members.

One of Houstons most appropriate nicknames is the Voice. Its simple, but it serves as a testament to how amazing her vocals are. She released her first album in 1985, which was a huge success. Houstons career only went up from there. With over 220 million records sold, shes one of the most celebrated vocalists ever, and for good reason. Her lowest note is a C#3, which you can hear on Try It on My Own. Then her highest is on record an impressive Eb6, from her 1999 Wembley performance ofHeartbreak Hotel. Therefore, we can estimate that her range was just over an extraordinary three octaves.

Also known as the Demon of Screamin, Tyler is exactly what the name implies. Hes been the lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith since their founding in 1970. The band has since sold over 150 million records globally. Its unlikely they wouldve done so well if not for Tylers next-level vocals. He can sing just over four octaves, ranging from D2 to E6. His highest comes from the climax of their hit trackCrazy, which is so high it barely sounds human. Tylers lowest notes are shown off in the tracks St. John and Under My Skin.

In 1974, Riperton released her best-known single, Lovin You. It was quickly certified gold in America, alongside peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She tragically died 5 years later, aged only 31. Despite her untimely death, she solidified herself in music history. Shes well-known for having an astonishing range, almost five octaves wide, the highest on our list so far. Shes also celebrated for singing in the whistle register remarkably well. Its likely Riperton achieved such skill from being trained in opera singing, but of course, she preferred pop and soul to opera.

Aguilera is another entry hailed as the Voice of a Generation. Her career began in 1990, and she became a Disney star soon after. She wouldnt achieve real mainstream success until roughly 1999, though. Since then, shes become popular enough to sell over 100 million records. Theres no way she wouldve achieved this without her tremendous vocal skills. Her range goes from B2 to C#7, which is a little over 4 octaves in total. Aguileras highest note is found on The Christmas Song. Then her lowest is from the similar Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, which she performed at a Disney parade in 2011.

This man was so skilled that hes never had just one nickname, but multiple. Browns career began in the mid-1950s, then didnt end until half a century later when he tragically died in 2006. He primarily sang soul, but also dabbled in funk and R&B. Along the way, he developed a huge range. It spanned 4 octaves and one third, ranging from D2 to an incredible F#6. This was undeniably a huge reason he achieved 17 number-one Billboard R&B singles. When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame began in 1986, Brown was one of the first ten inducted. Its clear why hes regarded as the King of Soul, with few artists matching his influence and skill.

Whether you love her music or hate it, everyone agrees Grande has incredible range. The singer has a mastery of four octaves in total, a range few can match. In 2020, she became the highest-paid woman in music globally. At one point, the top 3 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 were all Grande. She was the first solo artist to achieve such a feat. Grande displayed the highest notes she could perform with a cover of Emotions by Mariah Carey. It wouldnt be surprising if Grande could sing in pitches only heard by dogs.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

The Legendary Rockstar Could Sing Over 5 Octaves

Slipknots Lead Singer Has a 5 & a Half Octave Range

Hes the Only One on This List Who Reaches Over Six Octaves

The 90s Singer-Songwriter Had an Impressive Four-Octave Range

The Former Member of Destinys Child Also Possesses A Four-Octave Range

Taking our top spot, its the endlessly talented vocalist Mariah Carey. Her mother was an opera singer and vocal coach, who was likely a huge inspiration for her. Carey started singing at three, and hasnt stopped singing since. Now she possesses an almost ethereal voice, capable of five octaves. This talent helped her to sell over 220 million records globally. The list of awards Careys received is monumentally huge, including Grammys and AMAs. In total, shes won 170 of the 304 awards shes been nominated for. Additionally, she holds several Billboard Hot 100 records, which are unlikely to be beaten anytime soon.

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