Can you sing Lithium by Nirvana?
Lithium by Nirvana is estimated around F#2 to C5, based on Nirvana'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 Lithium at karaoke?
Lithium's 30-semitone span puts it in the top 5% widest ranges in rock songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around F#2 and the high note around C5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto can sing Lithium's peak (C5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
Karaoke familiarity for Lithium sits at 59/100: more recognizable than the typical rock song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
Who it likely fits
A span in the top 5% widest for rock helps explain Lithium's 90/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who may struggle
Transpose Lithium down 3 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Lithium is estimated around F#2 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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Lithium at F#2 to C5 (about 30 semitones), based on Nirvana'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 Nirvana yet. Estimated ranges across 18 songs suggest roughly C2 to C#6 (roughly 4.1 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Lithium scores 90/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Karaoke familiarity for Lithium sits at 59/100: more recognizable than the typical rock song HumMatch tracks (median 50).
An alto can sing Lithium's peak (C5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
A span in the top 5% widest for rock helps explain Lithium's 90/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Lithium 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 Lithium, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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