Perdido

by Duke Ellington  ·  1942

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C♯5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Tenor
Higher male range

Genre

jazzclassic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Perdido?
Perdido by Duke Ellington requires a vocal range from D♯3 to C♯5, spanning 22 semitones — about 1.8 octaves.
Is Perdido hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 22 semitones from D♯3 to C♯5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Perdido at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Perdido sits between D♯3 and C♯5. If your range covers those notes, you'll nail it. Not sure? HumMatch detects your range in seconds — just hum a note.
What is the highest note in Perdido?
The highest note in Perdido by Duke Ellington is C♯5 (MIDI 73). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in Perdido?
The lowest note is D♯3 (MIDI 51). The low note is in the tenor/alto range — no deep bass required.

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