Can you sing Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden?
Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden is estimated around F2 to C5, based on Soundgarden's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
Estimated from the artist’s full range, which likely spans multiple singers or harmonies; the lead melody is probably narrower. Verification pending.
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Can I sing Black Hole Sun at karaoke?
Black Hole Sun's 31-semitone span puts it in the top 1% widest ranges in the HumMatch catalog.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around F2 and the high note around C5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A tenor would need to stretch for Black Hole Sun's peak note (C5), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Karaoke difficulty
Karaoke familiarity for Black Hole Sun sits at 30/100: less recognizable than the typical song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
Who it likely fits
A span in the top 1% widest across the catalog helps explain Black Hole Sun's 93/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who may struggle
Transpose Black Hole Sun down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Black Hole Sun is estimated around F2 to C5. 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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Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Black Hole Sun at F2 to C5 (about 31 semitones), based on Soundgarden'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 Soundgarden yet. Estimated ranges across 11 songs suggest roughly E2 to C5 (roughly 2.7 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Black Hole Sun scores 93/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Karaoke familiarity for Black Hole Sun sits at 30/100: less recognizable than the typical song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
A tenor would need to stretch for Black Hole Sun's peak note (C5), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
A span in the top 1% widest across the catalog helps explain Black Hole Sun's 93/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Black Hole Sun 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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