The German Fach system (German pronunciation: [fax]; literally "compartment" or "subject of study", here in the sense of "vocal specialization") is a method of classifying singers, primarily opera singers, according to the range, weight, and color of their voices.

The German Fach (pl. Fächer) system is a method of classifying singers, primarily opera singers, by the range, weight, and colour of their voices. It’s used primarily in the German-speaking opera houses of Europe.

2022年8月7日 · To keep it simple, Vocal Fach is used as a method to categorize what kind of voice you are. This tool can be helpful especially when singing with other voices as part of a group or a choir. It is also crucial to know what kind of vocal type you are so that you can better understand your voice.

2020年4月18日 · As a result of focusing exclusively on capable range, many singers incorrectly classify their own voices, assuming that because they can't sing high notes, they must be of a lower vocal Fach (voice type). Furthermore, some voices are innately capable of singing a greater range of notes than others.

2017年9月26日 · The German Fach System is a method of vocal classification used in opera houses to classify singers and pair them with complementary operatic roles. If a singer is identified as being able to sing in a certain “Fach”, they are given roles that are designated as such, making it easier for the casting director to choose a voice and more ...

At base, we define singers by the vocal range of their voice (basically what notes they can sing), but opera has developed a range of conventions for grouping singers with particular vocal styles as well. The German Fach system is the predominant one and the one we cover here.

The German Fach system was devised with vocal health and longevity in mind. By using the Fach system as a guide one will present their voice in a way that will show them to have an understanding of the demands of professional singing.

2017年3月13日 · Through years of observation and practice, they have developed a process of categorizing operatic voices by vocal range, size, color, fullness of tone, acting ability, and physical appearance and have come up with no less than 26 different voice categories or Fächer.

Voice type, also known as voice classification or fach, refers to the natural range, weight, and color of your singing voice. Think of it like categories in athletics – just as different body types might excel at different sports, different voice types have their own unique characteristics.

2017年4月11日 · There are eight different categories for the soprano voice in the Fach system separated into two main divisions, the Spiel- and Charakterfächer and the Seriöserfächer. Follow the links to both sound examples and an extensive listing of typical roles and audition arias.