An Empty Cup by Buddy Holly
An Empty Cup 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 at karaoke?
An Empty Cup's 17-semitone span puts it in the top 91% widest ranges 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
A bass would need to stretch for An Empty Cup's peak note (C#4), but it lands comfortably for a baritone.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 91% widest across the catalog helps explain An Empty Cup's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose An Empty Cup down 1 semitone and the peak note fits a typical bass's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
An Empty Cup 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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If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates An Empty Cup 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 scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. A span in the top 91% widest across the catalog helps explain An Empty Cup's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
A bass would need to stretch for An Empty Cup's peak note (C#4), but it lands comfortably for a baritone.
Transpose An Empty Cup down 1 semitone and the peak note fits a typical bass's comfortable range.
An Empty Cup may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
Hum 3 notes in HumMatch and compare your Vocal ID against An Empty Cup, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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