Though all three versions of this scale maintain the “minor” quality (darker, gloomier sound due to the lowered third scale degree), the tonal modifications found in each scale produce a noticeable difference of feeling, therefore providing distinctive purposes within compositions. Unlike major scales, minor scales use more than one type of tonal sequence. This sequence applies to ALL major scales and can consequently be transposed into any key. The first whole step occurs between C4 and D4, while the first half step occurs between E4 and F4. Major scales are built on the following tonal sequence: whole – whole – half – whole – whole – whole – half.
#4 OCTAVE RANGE SERIES#
Like all scales, the major scale is made up of a series of whole steps (the larger steps, also called “whole tones”) and half steps (the smaller steps, also called “semitones”). For those singers who are new to singing scales, the easiest way to conceptualize scales is to imagine a staircase-some of the steps are larger and some of the steps are smaller, but all of the steps lead to the duplication of the starting pitch.
#4 OCTAVE RANGE PLUS#
Both the major and minor scales contain seven pitches plus the repetition of the starting pitch an octave higher. Major scales are by far the most familiar scale structure to singers and usually the first type of scale introduced in voice lessons. (Do – Re – Mi – Fa – Sol – La – Ti – Do) Each scale increases in difficulty from the last-begin with major scales and advance onto the next as each scale becomes comfortable and has been sung throughout the vocal range. I’ve listed four of the scales most often used by singers below, all of which begin on Middle C so that the scales can easily compare to each other. For example, the singer can choose whether to sing a scale on vowels or solfège syllables, whether to sing an ascending scale, a descending scale, or both methods combined as one vocal exercise, and which direction to develop within the vocal range. Scales can be sung in a variety of ways and offer the opportunity for customization depending on each singer’s needs and goals. Additionally, because one scale typically covers several pitches spanning an octave, practicing scales challenges and expands the vocal range. Singing scales improves pitch memory (the ability to hear notes and phrases and accurately sing those notes and phrases), which is essential to any singer’s ear training. One of the reasons that scales maintain such popularity is because they’re seen as a pathway to good technique, and rightfully so. Likewise, chances are that most singers have dealt with singing scales at some point as a vocal warm up in their lessons, in their repertoire, or in their general practice routine. Try and see which type's range-defining notes are closest to yours.As a voice teacher of students diverse in age and experience level, I’ve undoubtedly heard more requests for learning and practicing scales than any other vocal exercise from singers in voice lessons. Referring to the list above, find your voice type by comparing your vocal range to the known groups'. For the men - this does not include your falsetto.įind the interval between these notes to get your range in octaves. The highest note that you can still sing comfortably and loudly is the top of your vocal range. Sing higher and higher until your voice is on the cusp of straining. That is the bottom of your vocal range.ĭo the same upwards. Having reached the edge of your range, pinpoint the lowest note that is still comfortable to sing loudly. If you begin struggling with volume - or worse, if it starts hurting - stop. Sing progressively lower notes from your starting note. Men might want to start at F₃ and women at F₄. Here's how anyone can find their vocal range (if they aren't using our vocal range calculator 😉):
To find your vocal range, you might perform a vocal range test.
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