Originally Posted by BIG JIM MERRILEES
Polly we all have different ranges. Some people can sing notes others cannot reach. I think the important thing is to find your own limitations and make sure you sing in a key that suits your voice and does not strain it. What makes a good singer is not the octave range but the quality and tones of the notes you can sing.


I agree with you Jim, but I've also noticed that vocalists who are most successful in the music industry are those that do have a wide range, and can sing in a strong tone and perfect pitch throughout those ranges. I think expanding one's range is really important. I mean, you're right about not straining, and I try very hard not to myself, but I think that's the trick. Finding a way to expand without straining. I guess that's where a vocal coach comes in. If you try to teach yourself to swim you'll probably always only be able to dog paddle. If you have a swim coach, you learn different strokes to strengthen your muscles and increase your ability to go farther. I reckon a vocal coach does the same thing with your vocal chords.

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