Most of the circumstances, the key of the song is designated for the specific singer that we may not be able to sing. How to sing the song that we are able to handle?
1. know the range
You need to identify our own range, like you need to exactly know your low note and upper note lie.
Range of Registers
More specifically, you need to know where you chest voice lies, and where your head voice lies, and where your mix is. After you have known these facts, you can find out which key is suitable for you to sing, and then not be afraid to change the key.
2. Male and Female Key Differences
Although voice works pretty much the same both genders, their exciting notes are different.
Exciting notes for Male Singer (especially for contemporary music)
F4-C5But this range is pretty common for female.
Exciting notes for Female Singer (especially for contemporary music)
B♭4 to F5
It forms a perfect fourth in this range.
Therefore, the next thing is to know your money note that can put to the key of the song.
3. Timbre Considerations for pop/rock/R and B
We tend to price for the male who can sing higher coordination in head voice, sing with a lot of chest voice, it is very thrilling. So for male, it is advisable to sing higher and lighter.
For female, singing only in lighter and higher note is not exciting, but with the chest voice, that is totally different. For female, singing lower and powerful is impressive.
Singing Alone with the Artist
Imitating is good, you may learn the style, but it may also limit your talent over time. Your vocal cord may get strains when notes may get too high that is not the good key for you. You may try to manipulate your voice to sound like the artist.
It is highly recommended to sing that suit your key, vocal register that is exciting and comfortable to your own voice. Think about Zone of Proximal Development, the shift of the key should be within the challenge zone, not too low or too high, just a little bit difficult at each time and then challenge you can overcome.
4. How to get key changed
To find your key, need to have a guitar with a capo that you can shift your key easily. Also, you can make use of the sheet music websites that can provide transpose music sheet to your desirable song. Besides, it is advisable to find a transposer or vocal coach who can find the suitable key for your singing.
In conclusion, that is a very big disadvantage just to original key of the song. It will make a huge difference to you.