An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) by Buddy Holly
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) by Buddy Holly is estimated around G#2 to C#4, based on Buddy Holly's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
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Can I sing An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) at karaoke?
Spanning 17 semitones, An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) ranks among the top 91% widest in the HumMatch catalog.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around G#2 and the high note around C#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date), C#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a bass, though a baritone can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)'s 50/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-91%-widest span across the catalog.
Who it likely fits
A 1-semitone drop would put An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)'s peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) is estimated around G#2 to C#4. Compare that with your Vocal ID before choosing the original key. If your comfortable high note is below the song’s hardest section, try a lower key or one of the safer alternatives below.
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Comfort Range
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) at G#2 to C#4 (about 17 semitones), based on Buddy Holly's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 1 Buddy Holly song with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from G#2 to C5, about 28 semitones (roughly 2.3 octaves). See the full Buddy Holly vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)'s 50/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-91%-widest span across the catalog.
On An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date), C#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a bass, though a baritone can reach it without strain.
A 1-semitone drop would put An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date)'s peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
An Empty Cup (and a Broken Date) may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
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