The baritone vocal range is about G2 to E4, which is 98.0 Hz to 329.6 Hz. The baritone is the middle male voice, between tenor and bass. In four-part choral music there is no separate baritone line, so baritones sing either the bass or the tenor part.
Yellow keys: the New Harvard Dictionary range. Bars: each source's range. The black dot marks middle C (C4).
Pure tones at the reference notes (G2 to E4). Start with your volume low.
Baritone range in different sources
| Source | Range | Frequency | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Harvard Dictionary of Music | G2 to E4 | 98.0 – 329.6 Hz | 21 semitones |
| Grove Music Online | A2 to F4 | 110.0 – 349.2 Hz | 20 semitones |
There is no official standard for voice ranges; references differ by a few notes. New Harvard Dictionary of Music and Grove Music Online ranges as listed by Yale University Library (music cataloging); Lumen Learning, "Vocal Types and Ranges". Frequencies assume A4 = 440 Hz.
What is a baritone?
The baritone is the middle male voice, between tenor and bass. In four-part choral music there is no separate baritone line, so baritones sing either the bass or the tenor part.
The baritone range overlaps both neighbours: it reaches almost as low as a bass and nearly as high as a tenor, but sounds strongest in the middle. Many untrained men's speaking and singing voices sit in this range, which is why so many popular songs are written in it.
A bass-baritone is a voice between baritone and bass, with the low notes of a bass and the easier top of a baritone. If your result lands between the two, that may describe you.
Baritone and the neighbouring voices
Because neighbouring ranges overlap, range alone cannot settle your voice type. Where your voice sounds best and how it changes between low and high notes matter as much. A voice teacher can listen for those.
In a choir
No separate part in SATB music: a baritone sings bass or tenor, depending on the choir and the piece. Choral music is usually written for four parts, labelled SATB: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
See every voice type side by side on the vocal ranges chart, or take the full vocal range test.
Common questions
What is a baritone's vocal range?
Reference ranges put the baritone at about G2 to E4 (New Harvard Dictionary) or A2 to F4 (Grove).
Am I a baritone or a bass?
If you sing below G2 comfortably and your voice feels strongest low down, bass is the closer match. If the low notes are thin but you are happy up to E4 or F4, baritone is likelier.
What is a bass-baritone?
A voice between baritone and bass, with the low notes of a bass and an easier top than most basses.
Last reviewed 14 November 2026 by Sri Murugan Systems. Found a mistake? Tell us.