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Subject: Is a 4-octave vocal range very unusual?
From: "Dieter Hirschmann"
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Dear list subscribers,

do experts in the field of singing consider a female singer's
vocal range of almost 4 octaves* (i.e., always from H thru g3 and
sometimes from A thru g3) normal, unusual or very unusual?

Please advise.

Kind regards,

Dieter Hirschmann

* This vocal range was measured when singing each semitone with
words. All tones were sung quite loud and crystal-clear (no
audible non-linear distortions).