For female voices, which three general vocal registers are listed?

• A. Chest, Middle, Head
• B. Chest, Head, Falsetto
• C. Middle, Head, Falsetto
• D. Chest, Falsetto, Head

Answer: (A)

Think about how the voice is described across its range. For female voices, the three general registers you typically learn are chest voice for the lower notes, the middle register for mid pitches where you often blend qualities, and head voice for the higher notes where resonance shifts toward the upper portion of the skull. Falsetto is a technique used to reach very high notes with a light, airy quality, but it isn’t considered one of the standard general registers for the female voice. So the trio you’ll see described for female singing is chest, middle, and head.