Down by the Riverside

by Traditional Spiritual  ·  1865

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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

christiangospelclassic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Down by the Riverside?
Down by the Riverside by Traditional Spiritual requires a vocal range from C3 to C5, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is Down by the Riverside 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 Down by the Riverside at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Down by the Riverside 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 Down by the Riverside?
The highest note in Down by the Riverside by Traditional Spiritual is C5 (MIDI 72). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in Down by the Riverside?
The lowest note is C3 (MIDI 48). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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