Beyonce has been classified as a Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano because of the strength and power of her singing voice. She is also capable of employing high and fast melismas and this technique is a unique feature to her sound. She has been hailed frequently by the media as one of the best contemporary pop singers. In Cove Magazine’s countdown of the 100 Most Outstanding Pop Vocals of all time, she was placed at number #7 (just 1 place behind Whitney Houston) and given a mark of 48/50 for her vocal capabilities:

Voice type: Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano (possibly classified as a full or Wagnerian soprano)
Highest notes: D6 , E6, possible F6 or G6
Lowest notes: C3, E3
Vocal range: (approx) 3.2 octaves (C3-E6)

E6 - A live ‘Whoooooh’ after singing her hit “Work It Out”
D6 - She hits it in her song “Happy Face”
C6 - During a live performance of “Emotions”, Kodak Theatre, 2002
C6 - The highest note in “Emotions” from Destiny’s Child Survivor CD
E3 - “Dangerously In Love”, Grammys, 2004