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How to Find Out If You Are a Soprano, Mezzo or Alto

The soprano, mezzo and alto (or contralto as its called) are the three ranges of singing for women. The soprano is the highest, the mezzo the midrange and most common, and alto is the lowest range. Figuring out what range fits best can be hard for many female singers because it relies on interpretation and what feels most natural for the singer.

Things You'll Need

  • Voice samples
  • Voice recorder (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Learn the cutoff scales for each range. A soprano sings from the A note to the F or G note as her range. A mezzo sings from the G note to just below the C note. The contralto ranges from the E note to the second G note. Listen to these different ranges.

    • 2

      Listen to singers who are considered soprano, mezzo or contralto. Once you can identify what each of these three ranges sounds like, you will have an idea of the ranges' sounds rather than just a description of what they are.

    • 3

      Compare your voice to the singers in the categories. For accuracy you can make a recording of your voice so that you can compare your recording to the singers you have heard in the three ranges. Sing in a voice and tone that's comfortable and feels natural for you.

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