Vocal Range Test Instructions
Hello Choir  and AP Music Theory Students!

This guide will help you easily test your vocal range using an online keyboard and then record your results in our shared Google Sheet. Knowing your vocal range helps us better understand your voice and assign appropriate parts.

What You'll Need:
  • A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.
  • Headphones (optional, but recommended for clearer sound).
  • A quiet space where you can sing comfortably.

Step-by-Step Guide:
​Step 1: Find an Online Keyboard
  1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.).
  2. Go to a free online piano keyboard website. Here are a couple of suggestions:
Step 2: Find Your Lowest Comfortable Note
  1. Start by playing a middle note on the keyboard, perhaps around C4 (Middle C).
  2. Sing that note.
  3. Gradually play and sing lower notes, one by one.
  4. Keep going down until you reach the lowest note you can sing comfortably and clearly, without straining or sounding "gravelly."
  5. Make a note of this exact note (e.g., E2, G#3, C3). Use the charts above to help you identify the notes. 
Step 3: Find Your Highest Comfortable Note
  1. Go back to C4 (Middle C) on the keyboard.
  2. Sing that note again.
  3. Gradually play and sing higher notes, one by one.
  4. Keep going up until you reach the highest note you can sing comfortably and clearly, without straining or sounding "shouty" or breathy.
  5. Make a note of this exact note (e.g., A4, F#5, C6).
Step 4: Record Your Results in the Google Sheet
  1. Click on the following link to open our shared Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lmFV3UgEs3-98P-pTUb-7x3BkuDpwz1PwC2cQHu8JEk/edit?usp=sharing
  2. Find your choir's tab at the bottom of the Google Sheet. There are different tabs for each choir. Find you name using Control or Command F.  Make sure you are on the correct tab for your ensemble. 
  3. Find an your name and your row and add your information. 
  4. In the appropriate columns, please enter the following information:
    Lowest Note: The lowest note you found (e.g., "E2", "G#3").
    Highest Note: The highest note you found (e.g., "A4", "F#5").
  5. Vocal Type (Optional): If you already know your general vocal type (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), you can add it here. If not, leave it blank or write "Unsure." 

Vocal Warm-ups:Before you start testing your range, it's a great idea to warm up your voice! This helps prevent strain and allows you to sing your best. Here are a few simple warm-ups:
  1. Gentle Hum: Start with a gentle hum on a comfortable pitch. Slowly slide up and down a few notes, keeping the hum relaxed.
  2. Lip Trills/Bubbles: Make a "brrr" sound with your lips, letting the air vibrate them. Do this on a comfortable pitch, then slide up and down. This is great for breath support and relaxation.
  3. Siren: Start on a low, comfortable note and slowly slide your voice up as high as you can comfortably go, then slide back down. Imagine a siren sound. Do this a few times.
  4. "Mee-May-Mah-Mo-Moo": Sing these syllables on a single comfortable note, focusing on clear articulation. Then, try singing them up and down a simple 5-note scale.
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Tips for Accuracy:
  • Warm-up First: Do a quick vocal warm-up before you start to get your voice ready.
  • Don't Strain: Only sing notes that feel comfortable. Pushing too hard can hurt your voice.
  • Listen Carefully: Pay attention to the pitch of the online keyboard and try to match it accurately.
  • Take Your Time: Don't rush through the notes.
  • Repeat if Needed: If you're unsure about a note, try it a few times.
If you have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to email me [email protected]