How are you able to tell what register a song is written in? (bass, tenor, alto or soprano) Does it depend on the frequency of the pitch? If so, what are the frequency requirements for every particular registers?
How can you tell what register a song is written in?
How are you able to tell what register a song is written in? (bass, tenor, alto or soprano) Does it depend on the frequency of the pitch? If so, what are the frequency requirements for every particular registers?
I know this person's not coming back, but I'll reply anyway. Also, my music theory's a little rusty.
Songs are not bass, tenor, alto, or soprano. Those 4 major registers make up a song, and have to do with the instruments or vocals that are playing/singing. Usually when you talk about this, it has to do with classical or acappella music, so I will give examples of that.
Bass - tuba, bassoon, baritone/euphonium, baritone sax, bass clarinet, contrabass sax.
Tenor - trombone, baritone/euphonium, tenor sax, on rare occasions trumpet.
Alto - trumpet, clarinet, alto sax, flute.
Soprano - piccollo, flute, trumpet, cornet, alto sax.
Those are just wind instruments, are general statements, and there are seperate parts for each instrument. For example, there are usually 3 or 4 different trumpet lines in the average composition. The 1st one will play leads and will be soprano. The other 2 or three will play supporting lines, usually with 2nds playing rhythmic lines, and 3rds playing bass-like lines.
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