Music Practice Companion

Find your comfortable singing range in a few quiet minutes.

This short, browser-based check helps choir members, shower singers, and new voice students estimate their range without posting online or booking a teacher first. Everything stays on your device.

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Private by design. No uploads, no accounts, no trackers.
Repeatable. Save each check and compare over weeks or months.
Printable. Take your warm-up card to rehearsal.

Range Check

Match each prompted note, then mark how it felt. The checker walks up and down from your starting point.

Starting note

Starting octave

Quick start

Current prompt

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Warm-up suggestions

Short routines matched to your current comfort zone. Start gently and stop if anything hurts.

2-minute gentle warm-up

Hum on an easy mid-range note for 20 seconds.
Slide up and down a third, then a fifth, staying soft.
Lip trill on a 5-to-1 pattern (sol-do-sol-do-sol).
Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat once.

Best before rehearsal or a short practice session.

5-minute range opener

Start on your lowest comfortable note and slide up one octave.
Return to the middle of your range and sustain for 5 seconds.
Repeat a 1-to-5 pattern (do-re-mi-fa-sol) on "mee" or "mah".
Walk up by half steps until you reach a tight note, then stop.

Use this before choir season or audition prep.

Cool-down after singing

Drop to a low, easy note and hum softly for 20 seconds.
Slide down a fifth and back up, staying relaxed.
Take a quiet breath and rest your voice for a minute.

Helpful after a long rehearsal or performance.

Printable warm-up card

Vocal Warm-up Card

2 minutes: easy hum, small slides, lip trill.
3 minutes: 5-to-1 pattern on "mee" or "mah".
2 minutes: half-step walks up to a tight note, then stop.
1 minute: cool-down hum and rest.

Date: __________________

Notes tried today: __________________

Local history

Past checks saved on this device. Nothing leaves your browser unless you share it.

No saved checks yet. Complete a range check and press "Save this check" to start a local history.

Reference and common questions

Practical notes for first-time singers, returning students, and choir members.

How to use this checker

Pick a starting note that feels easy to hum.
Press "Start check" and listen to each prompt.
Hum or sing along, then mark how the note felt.
Keep going until the checker reaches your strained edges.

Honest ratings matter more than hitting every note perfectly. The checker is measuring comfort, not accuracy.

Common mistakes to avoid

Pushing too high too fast. High notes need gradual warm-up. Start in the middle of your range.
Testing on a cold voice. Drink water and hum gently before you begin.
Ignoring tightness. A tight note is a signal to stop climbing, not to push through.
Retesting every day. Voices change slowly. Retest every two to four weeks.

Scenario: first-time singer before choir

A new choir member wants to know whether to audition for alto or tenor. They start the checker on G3, mark the middle notes as easy, and notice tightness two half steps above F4. Their comfortable range runs from G3 to E4. That profile fits a typical alto or low tenor part. They bring the printed warm-up card to rehearsal and ask the director which part fits their tone best.

Scenario: returning singer after a break

A singer returning after several months away starts on C4 and finds that notes above A4 feel strained. They save the check, follow the 5-minute range opener twice a week, and retest after three weeks. The new check shows comfort up to C5. The local history makes the change visible without any external app.

Assumptions and limitations

This checker estimates comfort, not vocal classification.
Microphone quality and room noise affect results.
It does not replace a voice teacher, choir director, or medical advice.
If any note hurts, stop and rest. Pain is not part of a normal warm-up.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a piano or keyboard?: No. The checker plays each prompt in the browser. A small portable keyboard can help with extra practice, but it is not required.
Can I share my results with a teacher?: Yes. Use "Copy share link" to create a private link that replays your saved check. The link stores the result in the URL, not on a server.
What if I sing in a low range but want to sing higher?: Use the 5-minute range opener twice a week, stay within your comfort zone, and retest after a few weeks. Gradual work is safer than forcing high notes.
Is this useful for group rehearsals?: Yes. Choir members can test individually, then share their range snapshots with the director before rehearsal or audition season.