The highest of the female voices, a soprano usually has a range between the middle voice and the high C and is expected to be able to hit the latter frequently and relatively easily. Transitions between head and chest voice tend to occur at E-flat, just above middle C. If you’re not sure what that means, try singing a high and low note right now and notice that you can feel the vibrations differently for each one.The tone of a soprano’s voice is usually high, bright and ringing.

Famous examples of sopranos include Beyonce and Julie Andrews, Kiri Tekanawa and Maria Callas.