# Male Bass — Vocal Style

> Lowest male voice. E2 to E4 typically. Rare in pop, foundational in classical / gospel.

## Range
E2 (very low) to E4. Some basses reach C2.

## Voice character
- Deep, resonant
- Authoritative, grave
- Foundational
- Less common in modern pop

## Famous basses
- **Country**: Johnny Cash (often classified bass-baritone)
- **Gospel**: Many (foundational in church music)
- **Opera**: Boris Christoff, René Pape
- **Doo-wop**: Foundational bass voice in groups
- **Modern**: Leonard Cohen (later years)

## When to use
- Gospel music (church bass essential)
- Opera (specific roles)
- Classical choir (bass section)
- Dramatic / serious pop moments
- Country (occasional — Cash style)

## Lyric considerations
- Authority / weight
- Slow songs work
- Hymn-like contexts
- Less suited to fast pop

## For Suno
```
[Vocals: male bass, deep resonant voice, gospel choir bass section, 
range E2-E4]
```

```
[Vocals: male bass, dramatic operatic role, authoritative classical]
```

## Note
Bass is rarer in pop. Most "deep voiced" male singers are bass-baritones (low end of baritone range).
