One in Ten by UB40
One in Ten by UB40 is estimated around D3 to B4, based on UB40'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 One in Ten at karaoke?
Few entries in reggae songs HumMatch tracks stretch as wide as One in Ten: its 21-semitone span lands in the top 63%.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D3 and the high note around B4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto can sing One in Ten's peak (B4) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
Compared with the typical reggae song HumMatch tracks, One in Ten scores more familiar for karaoke: 42/100 against a median of 34.
Who it likely fits
Much of One in Ten's 63/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 63% widest for reggae.
Who may struggle
Shift One in Ten's peak down 2 semitones and it lands inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
One in Ten is estimated around D3 to B4. 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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Comfort Range
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates One in Ten at D3 to B4 (about 21 semitones), based on UB40's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 1 UB40 song with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from A3 to D5, about 17 semitones (roughly 1.4 octaves). See the full UB40 vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
One in Ten scores 63/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Compared with the typical reggae song HumMatch tracks, One in Ten scores more familiar for karaoke: 42/100 against a median of 34.
An alto can sing One in Ten's peak (B4) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Much of One in Ten's 63/100 karaoke-difficulty rating traces back to a range in the top 63% widest for reggae.
One in Ten 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 One in Ten, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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