El coyote by José Alfredo Jiménez
El coyote by José Alfredo Jiménez is estimated around D2 to F4, based on José Alfredo Jiménez'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.
Practice before you pick it.
We do not publish lyrics directly. Find a karaoke version on YouTube, then come back to compare the song against your Vocal ID.
Can I sing El coyote at karaoke?
Few entries in ranchera songs HumMatch tracks stretch as wide as El coyote: its 27-semitone span lands in the top 1%.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D2 and the high note around F4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On El coyote, F4 climbs past what's comfortable for a bass, though a baritone can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
Much of El coyote's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 1% widest for ranchera.
Who it likely fits
Shift El coyote's peak down 5 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.
Did this song fit your voice?
Did this song fit your voice?
Is this song data wrong? Suggest a fix.
Range Guide
El coyote is estimated around D2 to F4. 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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Vocal fit not yet researched -- check the range against your Vocal ID.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
Best For
Road Trip
Shared playlist pick
Practice
Build confidence
Karaoke Night
Room-friendly planning
Songs like El coyote you can sing
Range labels come from HumMatch’s researched catalog. Take the free vocal range test to see your % on every one of these.
Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
Explore by voice: More songs for F#2-C#4 voicesSongs for baritone voice
Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates El coyote at D2 to F4 (about 27 semitones), based on José Alfredo Jiménez's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 10 José Alfredo Jiménez songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from D2 to F#4, about 28 semitones (roughly 2.3 octaves). See the full José Alfredo Jiménez vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
El coyote scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Much of El coyote's 55/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 1% widest for ranchera.
On El coyote, F4 climbs past what's comfortable for a bass, though a baritone can reach it without strain.
Shift El coyote's peak down 5 semitones and it lands inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
El coyote 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 El coyote, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
Find Every Song That Fits YOUR Voice
HumMatch analyzes your vocal range from a short hum, then shows songs that actually fit.
Search another song
Find more vocal range guides beyond El coyote.