Can you sing Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel?
Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel is estimated around A#2 to B4, based on Simon & Garfunkel'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 Scarborough Fair at karaoke?
Spanning 25 semitones, Scarborough Fair ranks among the top 13% widest in folk songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around A#2 and the high note around B4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On Scarborough Fair, B4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
Scarborough Fair rates 14/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 24/100 median for the typical folk song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Scarborough Fair's 75/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-13%-widest span for folk.
Who may struggle
A 2-semitones drop would put Scarborough Fair's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Scarborough Fair is estimated around A#2 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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Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Scarborough Fair at A#2 to B4 (about 25 semitones), based on Simon & Garfunkel'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 Simon & Garfunkel yet. Estimated ranges across 14 songs suggest roughly F2 to B4 (roughly 2.5 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Scarborough Fair scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Scarborough Fair rates 14/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 24/100 median for the typical folk song HumMatch tracks.
On Scarborough Fair, B4 climbs past what's comfortable for a tenor, though an alto can reach it without strain.
Scarborough Fair's 75/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-13%-widest span for folk.
Scarborough Fair may work at karaoke if the original key sits comfortably for you and you know where the risky chorus or low phrases happen.
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