Precious Lord Take My Hand

by Mahalia Jackson  ·  1956

All Mahalia Jackson songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Tenor Songs
Low Note
D3
MIDI 50
High Note
D#5
MIDI 75
Span
25
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

Precious Lord Take My Hand spans 25 semitones — from D3 to D#5 (2.1 octaves).

D3
D#5
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
G4
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Baritone
Most common male voice

Genre

christiangospel50s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Precious Lord Take My Hand?
Precious Lord Take My Hand by Mahalia Jackson requires a vocal range from G2 to G4, spanning 24 semitones — about 2.0 octaves.
Is Precious Lord Take My Hand hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 24 semitones from G2 to G4. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Precious Lord Take My Hand at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Precious Lord Take My Hand sits between G2 and G4. 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 Precious Lord Take My Hand?
The highest note in Precious Lord Take My Hand by Mahalia Jackson is G4 (MIDI 67). This is in the upper-mid range — reachable for tenors and mezzo-sopranos.
What is the lowest note in Precious Lord Take My Hand?
The lowest note is G2 (MIDI 43). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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