How to sing tenor

Most people think of “tenor” when they think of male singing voices. Tenors can be women, but for the purposes of this guide on how to sing tenor, we’ll be talking about guys.

A tenor is a male singer who sings in the highest register of the vocal range. Men’s vocal ranges are usually divided into three categories. The lowest range is bass, and the middle range is baritone. The highest range of male vocals is where a tenor man feels most at ease.

The term “tenor” has been used for hundreds of years, and it has been the cornerstone of choirs since Medieval times. The term used to describe to a song’s melody, which is generally carried by a tenor today. In other circumstances, however, you’ll hear a tenor voice harmonizing above the other singers.