She had taken Choir when in school and must have been placed in the Alto section due to her husky voice and just continued to consider herself an Alto ever since. Alto in the choral sense which for the most part is just another word for Mezzo Soprano. I Believe she considers herself to be an Alto, not a Contralto. ![]() The lower notes are also pushed, meaning an unhealthy technique is used to reach them. Vocal Negatives: As Mariah Carey has aged the higher belted notes- above a C5- have become coarser and harder to maintain for extended periods of time. As well as being able to pitch notes with incredible accuracy in the whistle register, Carey is capable of articulating words and sing within the register for long periods of time without vocal fatigue Both can have their timbre modified depending on what is artistically called for being either fuller and piercing or softer and airier. The head voice and whistle register are easily accessible to the Diva. However, it remains clear and distinct throughout, with the Diva still being able to hold an impressively ringing F5 due to her excellent technique. ![]() As Carey's voice ascends the belting range, past D5, the timbre begins to thin, drop weight and lose some of its character as it takes on a headier mix. The belting voice is elastic and wide, with the lower half being resonant and full, and the top, brighter and lighter. It's with these two contrasting singing styles that the Diva is often heard weaving harmonies and playing with dynamics. The mid-range can either be solid, slightly nasal and resonant or airy and light, almost as if whispering. With the voice's husky quality, the Diva can reach second octave notes reasonable comfortably, however she is most comfortable from a c3 upwards. Mariah Carey's lower range is dark and heavy. ![]() It's a skill that can be called on in each of the registers, as well as used to traverse through them. When Vocal runs are utilised by Carey they are incredibly accurate and always sympathetic to the song's key signature, tempo and style, thus giving her the moniker the "Queen of melisma". Has gorgeous low and high notes that are complimented by an uncanny ability to pitch an exact note, without the need of vocal runs or slides. Vocal Pluses: Vocal dynamics are second to none: able to go from a crystal clear, high octave belt to an airy whisper within syllable. Longest Note: 20 seconds - 'Lead The Way' Vocal Range: 5 octaves 2 notes and a semi-tone. Vocal Type: Lyric Soprano (considers herself an alto)
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