For that reason, Fach is more specific than voice part and can be a better way of classifying voices.Īlthough the Fach system is still used in Europe, particularly in Germany, Fächer are still pretty useful for North American singers as a way to help classify one’s own voice in order to decide what to sing and how to market oneself. If a singer signed a contract with a company to sing a certain Fach in the company, that singer would be responsible for singing all roles for the company that were designated for that Fach.
It’s used primarily in the German-speaking opera houses of Europe. Fächer) system is a method of classifying singers, primarily opera singers, by the range, weight, and colour of their voices. It’s far from complete but it may be of use to some. I’ve tried to combine both the traditional German system with the looser terms used in North America as I’ve compiled these lists from various sources over the years. Note: This is based on the text of a handout I’ve used for many years in auditioning masterclasses to help clarify the categories of the Fach system. In defining categories and assigning the roles listed there is inevitably a strong element of subjectivity. Everything you ever wanted to know about Fächer *
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