El Rey del Timbal by Tito Puente
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Can I sing El Rey del Timbal at karaoke?
Spanning 29 semitones, El Rey del Timbal ranks among the top 80% widest in latin jazz songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A#2 and the high note around D#5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto would need to stretch for El Rey del Timbal's peak note (D#5), but it lands comfortably for a mezzo-soprano.
Karaoke difficulty
El Rey del Timbal rates 40/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 26/100 median for the typical latin jazz song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
El Rey del Timbal's 87/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-80%-widest span for latin jazz.
Who may struggle
A 1-semitone drop would put El Rey del Timbal's peak note inside a typical alto's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
El Rey del Timbal is estimated around A#2 to D#5. 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
Works well as a group or chorus number with blended harmonies.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
Best For
Road Trip
Upbeat singalong
Practice
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Karaoke Night
Room-friendly planning
Try Transposing Lower
If the chorus or highest phrase feels tight, shift the song down a few semitones before performing. Most karaoke apps let you adjust pitch.
Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates El Rey del Timbal at A#2 to D#5 (about 29 semitones), based on Tito Puente's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
El Rey del Timbal scores 87/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. El Rey del Timbal rates 40/100 for karaoke familiarity, more than the 26/100 median for the typical latin jazz song HumMatch tracks.
El Rey del Timbal's 87/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-80%-widest span for latin jazz.
El Rey del Timbal 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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