Bad Times by Tavares
Bad Times by Tavares is estimated around C4 to A#4, based on Tavares'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 Bad Times at karaoke?
Bad Times covers 10 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-95% placement among soul songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around C4 and the high note around A#4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On Bad Times, A#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-95%-widest span for soul is a big part of why Bad Times scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 1 semitone would bring Bad Times's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
HumMatch is still gathering enough data on this song for a deeper breakdown.
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Range Guide
Bad Times is estimated around C4 to A#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 Bad Times at C4 to A#4 (about 10 semitones), based on Tavares's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
HumMatch has not verified a researched vocal range for Tavares yet. Estimated ranges across 76 songs suggest roughly B2 to A#4 (roughly 1.9 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Bad Times scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. That top-95%-widest span for soul is a big part of why Bad Times scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty.
On Bad Times, A#4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Dropping 1 semitone would bring Bad Times's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Bad Times 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 Bad Times, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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