Does anyone know Prince's full vocal range? What are the highest and lowest notes that he's recorded vocally? He's a tenor, right?

Ajizzle said:

I don't know his vocal range but after listenin to some of his songs, especially the ballads (where he does the background vocals and adlibs), then I'd have to say, yes, he is a tenor...and falsetto and soprano and alto and baritone there may be more I can't even name too

Do U think that girls can be tenor's?

Tame said:

I sing tenor, it was the first tone I did effortlessly and I know of other females that can do it. A professional vocal teacher (and others) have said that it'll mess up my ability to sing in the future...but oh how I love it. It's really a male part and it rings out better when men do it.

Ahh tenor...

Tame said:

i would think of Sade.

I know you fams love everything about Prince. You'd probably even love his shit

But

HE
CAN'T
SING
FOR
SHIT

Alej said:

I'm not sure.

His voice is pretty good. Not terific, but pretty good.
Though in the last 10 years or so, it's started to sound dreadful live. Like he doesn't really put any effort into it.



But in the studio, he seems to have a very wide vocal range. Between Barry White low to dolphin squealing high.

i think he's a good singer!

I love his voice, aint no one can scream like that man

No, he's not a tenor. I would say he's a baritone.

His lowest note is usually an E. There are some rare exceptions (on record) where he's even reached an Eb.

As for the high end, he can usually hit a G with his regular ("chest") voice. Sometimes he's managed to push it up to an A, or even Bb. But that's very rare.

His falsetto is something completely different. I'm not entirely sure here, but if I remember correctly, the highest I've heard him go is a C (two octaves above "middle C").

(I'm not counting that little sound he makes on "God", that's hardly a deliberate pitch)

Alej said:

bored are we?

RealMusician said:

I'm clueless wit all this C & B & E and all dat... and it seems like u know like a pro...so basically wat you're sayin is that u haven't heard him sing tenor?

L4OATheOriginal said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

More like tired, but that doesn't change the fact he can't sing OFFA

Alej said:

KidaDynamite said:

Alej said:

Don't know the range, but that voice is most definitely a gift from the creator. No one can sing like him-NO ONE

nurseV said:

Not even Usher?

LizaWoman08 said:

You wanna see me post it don't you? Okay....HELLMOTHERFUCKIN' NAW

Alej said:

and the dixie chicks can ..OFFA

L4OATheOriginal said:

You're so childish.

and yes, they can Just go watch their version of the Star Spangled Banner
[Edited 12/2/08 16:18pm]

I'm amazed at Prince's vocal range on Condition of the heart, he's got a beautiful voice.

RealMusician said:

What songs provide examples of Prince hitting these notes?

nurseV said:

Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson. Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, just to name a few..

Bishop31 said:

Michael JAckson's voice is nothing like Prince's, two totally dif styles.

Alej said:

no thanks ..time 4 u 2 listen 2 gold again

L4OATheOriginal said:

whatever

listen 2 Powerfantastic!!! i rest my case