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It is definitely possible for baritones to become tenors. Many men past puberty typically start as a baritone singer based on their tessitura (comfortable singing range). As they practice and continue training, baritone singers learn how to sing high notes that classify them as a tenor.
- Are tenors more common than baritones?
- Is baritone better than tenor?
- Can a baritone sing tenor parts?
Are tenors more common than baritones?
demographically yes, tenors have been common for a long time. Maybe back in ancient greece it might not have been that way. Operatic basses and baritones are more rare. There's also some truth to both things you said; 1.
Is baritone better than tenor?
The baritone voice type is the most common male voice. Baritone tessitura: Although this voice range overlaps both the tenor and bass ranges, the tessitura of the baritone is lower than that of the tenor and higher than that of the bass.
Can a baritone sing tenor parts?
As a baritone, you CAN sing in the Tenor range
The beauty of being a baritone is that you actually have MUCH more range and tonal control at your disposal than higher voice types – meaning you CAN learn to sing in the Tenor range, however, it takes a very DIFFERENT approach to the way a natural tenor would sing.
