Ballad of a Bad Boy by Patti Smith
Ballad of a Bad Boy by Patti Smith is estimated around A2 to D4, based on Patti Smith'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 Ballad of a Bad Boy at karaoke?
Few entries in rock songs HumMatch tracks stretch as wide as Ballad of a Bad Boy: its 17-semitone span lands in the top 85%.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A2 and the high note around D4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
Ballad of a Bad Boy's peak note (D4) sits above a typical bass's comfort zone but inside a baritone's.
Karaoke difficulty
Much of Ballad of a Bad Boy's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 85% widest for rock.
Who it likely fits
Shift Ballad of a Bad Boy's peak down 2 semitones and it lands inside a typical bass'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
Ballad of a Bad Boy is estimated around A2 to D4. 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 Ballad of a Bad Boy at A2 to D4 (about 17 semitones), based on Patti Smith'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 Patti Smith yet. Estimated ranges across 80 songs suggest roughly A2 to F#4 (roughly 1.8 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Ballad of a Bad Boy scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. Much of Ballad of a Bad Boy's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 85% widest for rock.
Ballad of a Bad Boy's peak note (D4) sits above a typical bass's comfort zone but inside a baritone's.
Shift Ballad of a Bad Boy's peak down 2 semitones and it lands inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
Ballad of a Bad Boy 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 Ballad of a Bad Boy, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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