Man on the Moon by R.E.M.
Man on the Moon by R.E.M. runs C3 to D4 (14 semitones), rated moderate for karaoke. Hum for 30 seconds to see your exact percent fit before you step up.
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Can I sing Man on the Moon at karaoke?
Man on the Moon covers 14 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-61% placement among Rock songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around C3 and the high note around D4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
D4 is Man on the Moon's ceiling: out of a bass's comfort zone, but well within a baritone's.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-61%-widest span for Rock is a big part of why Man on the Moon scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 2 semitones would bring Man on the Moon's peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
HumMatch is still gathering enough data on this song for a deeper breakdown.
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Range Guide
Man on the Moon is estimated around C3 to D4. 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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Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
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Song fit FAQ
Man on the Moon spans roughly C3 to D4: about 14 semitones. Your safest move is to compare that against your own Vocal ID.
Across the 1 R.E.M. song with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from C3 to D4, about 14 semitones (roughly 1.2 octaves). See the full R.E.M. vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
Man on the Moon scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. That top-61%-widest span for Rock is a big part of why Man on the Moon scores 55/100 for karaoke difficulty.
D4 is Man on the Moon's ceiling: out of a bass's comfort zone, but well within a baritone's.
Dropping 2 semitones would bring Man on the Moon's peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
Man on the Moon 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 Man on the Moon, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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