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How many octaves Freddie Mercury has?

four octaves While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6.

Do they still make piano keys out of ivory?
Do they still make piano keys out of ivory?

As ivory became illegal, piano corporations started switching to making their keys out of plastic. That includes both the white keys and black...

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Why should I learn piano first?
Why should I learn piano first?

Learning to play the piano first will provide valuable lessons in music theory, while allowing the child to experience success right from the first...

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We looked at the vocal ranges of these iconic singers — and they’re really impressive

By Sofia Rizzi

From Pavarotti to Prince, some of these musicians’ vocal ranges span a spectacular four octaves. A middle C on the piano can also be described as a C4 – and any number above or below that measures an octave. So, a C3 would be an octave below C4, while C5 would be an octave above. That considered, the vocal ranges seen here are nothing short of a miracle. Luciano Pavarotti is hailed as the world’s greatest tenor, and his impressive vocal range proves just that. In his prime, the larger-than-life tenor could hit an F5 – that’s an octave and a half above middle C. Then, there are those of musicians from the pop world. While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6. Beyoncé isn’t far off that either, with a versatile range starting at A2 and hitting E6. Plus, Lady Gaga’s earthy lower register allows her to hit a B flat 5. As heavenly and awe-inspiring as the high notes are, let’s not forget the lower register. Montserrat Caballé and Renée Fleming, for instance, can both reach an F sharp 3. Montserrat Caballé hits this note in Strauss’ opera Salome. But it’s Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.

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Can I teach my 2 year old piano?
Can I teach my 2 year old piano?

Two-year-olds can be taught simple, basic songs on the piano, typically using one finger. At this age, you may spend many weeks on the black keys...

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What is Penny's full name?
What is Penny's full name?

Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Penelope "Penny" Hofstadter is a fictional character from the American CBS...

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What is the easiest Adele song to play on the piano?

Songs include: Can I Get It • Chasing Pavements • Easy on Me • Hello • I Drink Wine • Oh My God • Rolling in the Deep • Rumour Has It • Send My Love (To Your New Lover) • Skyfall • Turning Tables • Water Under the Bridge • When We Were Young • and more!

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Best For Last

Can I Get It

Chasing Pavements

Cold Shoulder

Crazy For You

Daydreamer

Don't You Remember

Easy On Me

First Love

He Won't Go

Hello

Hold On

Hometown Glory

I Drink Wine

I Miss You

Love In The Dark

Love Is A Game

Make You Feel My Love

Melt My Heart To Stone

Million Years Ago

My Little Love

My Same

Oh My God

One And Only

Remedy

Right As Rain

River Lea

Rolling In The Deep

Rumour Has It

Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

Set Fire To The Rain

Skyfall

Take It All

Tired

To Be Loved

Turning Tables

Water Under The Bridge

When We Were Young Instrumentation Piano Sample Pages

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What are 11 and 13 chords?
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