---
license: other
license_name: custom
license_link: https://huggingface.co/datasets/RoyalCities/Vocal_Textures_Dataset/blob/main/LICENSE.md
language: en
tags:
- audio
- music-generation
- sample-generation
- vocals
- choir
- fine-tuning
- stable-audio
pretty_name: Vocal Textures Dataset
---



# Vocal Textures Dataset

## Introduction

The **Vocal Textures Dataset** is a curated collection of vocal choir audio samples designed to facilitate the fine-tuning of machine learning models, particularly in the domain of audio generation. This dataset is especially useful for hobbyists and researchers who are working on projects related to music production, AI-generated audio, and similar fields.

This dataset can be used to train non-commercial models and is structured to make it easy to navigate different types of vocals based on gender, musical key, and tempo. It features standardized file names and can be used out of the box for fine-tuning with [Stable Audio Open](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-audio-open-1.0).


<center>
  <h2 style="font-size: 19px;">Dataset  Breakdown</h2>
</center>

<table align="center" style="width: 80%; border-collapse: collapse;">
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px;">Vocal Type</th>
      <th style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px;">Major Progression (4 bars)</th>
      <th style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px;">Major Progression (8 bars)</th>
      <th style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px;">Minor Progression (4 bars)</th>
      <th style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px;">Minor Progression (8 bars)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;"><b>Male</b></td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;"><b>Female</b></td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;"><b>Ensemble</b></td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
      <td style="border: 1px solid black; padding: 8px; text-align: center;">420</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

<div style="text-align: center;">

**Total .wav files**: 5040  
**Total duration**: 980.64 minutes  
**Average Length**: 11.67 seconds  
**Total Size**: 14.50 GB  
**Sample Rate**: 44100 Hz

</div>


## Dataset Structure

The dataset is organized into the following folder structure:

```
Vocal_Textures_Dataset/
├── Ensemble/
│   ├── Major/
│   │   ├── 100BPM/
│   │   │   ├── Female Vocal Texture, chord progression, A major, 100BPM, 4 bars.wav
│   │   │   ├── Female Vocal Texture, chord progression, A major, 100BPM, 8 bars.wav
│   │   │   ├── Female Vocal Texture, chord progression, A# major, 100BPM, 4 bars.wav
│   │   ├── 110BPM/ (similar structure as 100BPM)
│   │   ├── 120BPM/ (similar structure as 100BPM)
│   ├── Minor/ (similar structure as Major)
├── Female/
│   ├── Major/
│   │   ├── 100BPM/ (similar structure as Ensemble > Major)
│   │   ├── 110BPM/ (similar structure as 100BPM)
│   ├── Minor/ (similar structure as Major)
├── Male/
│   ├── Major/ (similar structure as Ensemble > Major)
│   ├── Minor/ (similar structure as Major)
```

### Key Signatures

This dataset is balanced in covering all 12-tone key signatures written with *sharps* only.

<pre>
<b>Minor Scales</b>
A minor, A# minor, B minor, C minor, C# minor, D minor, D# minor,
E minor, F minor, F# minor, G minor, G# minor

<b>Major Scales</b>
A major, A# major, B major, C major, C# major, D major, D# major,
E major, F major, F# major, G major, G# major
</pre>

### BPM and Bars

This dataset also features equal coverage in the following BPMs and Bars.

<pre>
<b>BPMs</b>
100BPM, 110BPM, 120BPM, 128BPM, 130BPM, 140BPM, 150BPM

<b>Bars</b>
4 bars, 8 bars
</pre>


### Example Files

Here are a few example file names from the dataset:

- `Female Vocal Texture, chord progression, A major, 100BPM, 4 bars.wav`
- `Ensemble Vocal Texture, chord progression, B minor, 128PM, 8 bars.wav`
- `Female Vocal Texture, chord progression, A# major, 110BPM, 4 bars.wav`
- `Male Vocal Texture, chord progression, D# minor, 140BPM, 8 bars.wav`

## Usage

This dataset is ideal for training machine learning models, particularly in the area of audio generation. Below are a few examples of how you might use the dataset:

- **Fine-Tuning Models**: Use the audio samples to fine-tune models such as the one available at [RC_Vocal_Textures](https://huggingface.co/RoyalCities/RC_Vocal_Textures).
- **Music Production**: Producers can use the `.wav` files in their projects, including commercial songs, films, and multimedia projects.
- **Research and Experimentation**: Ideal for non-commercial research projects exploring AI-generated music or audio synthesis.

## Licensing

This dataset is licensed under a **Custom License based on CC BY-NC 4.0**. You may use, share, and adapt the dataset for non-commercial purposes, including the training of machine learning models. The `.wav` files may also be used in commercial creative works such as music production. However, the dataset may not be used for commercial machine learning purposes, including the creation of derivative models intended for commercial use.

For the full terms, please refer to the [LICENSE](./LICENSE.md) file included in the dataset.

## Citation

If you use this dataset in your research or project, please cite it as follows:

```plaintext
RoyalCities. (2024). Vocal Textures Dataset. Hugging Face. https://huggingface.co/datasets/RoyalCities/Vocal_Textures_Dataset/
```