Bad

by Michael Jackson  ·  1987

All Michael Jackson songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Alto Songs
Low Note
E2
MIDI 40
High Note
C6
MIDI 84
Span
44
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

Bad spans 44 semitones — from E2 to C6 (3.7 octaves).

E2
C6
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
C5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

Perfect For These Voice Types

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Baritone
Most common male voice
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Tenor
Higher male range

Genre

poprnb80s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Bad?
Bad by Michael Jackson requires a vocal range from C3 to C5, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is Bad hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 24 semitones from C3 to C5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Bad at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Bad sits between C3 and C5. If your range covers those notes, you'll nail it. Not sure? HumMatch detects your range in seconds — just hum a note.
What is the highest note in Bad?
The highest note in Bad by Michael Jackson is C5 (MIDI 72). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in Bad?
The lowest note is C3 (MIDI 48). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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