Can you sing Cities in Dust by Siouxsie and the Banshees?
Cities in Dust by Siouxsie and the Banshees is estimated around B2 to B4, based on Siouxsie and the Banshees'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 Cities in Dust at karaoke?
Cities in Dust's 24-semitone span puts it in the top 18% widest ranges in new wave songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around B2 and the high note around B4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On Cities in Dust, B4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 18% widest for new wave helps explain Cities in Dust's 72/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose Cities in Dust down 2 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
Cities in Dust is estimated around B2 to B4. 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 Cities in Dust at B2 to B4 (about 24 semitones), based on Siouxsie and the Banshees'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 Siouxsie and the Banshees yet. Estimated ranges across 11 songs suggest roughly A#2 to C5 (roughly 2.2 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Cities in Dust scores 72/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. A span in the top 18% widest for new wave helps explain Cities in Dust's 72/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
On Cities in Dust, B4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Transpose Cities in Dust down 2 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Cities in Dust 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 Cities in Dust, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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