(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Neil Young
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Neil Young is estimated around D3 to D5, based on Neil Young'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 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay at karaoke?
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay's 24-semitone span puts it in the top 20% widest ranges in folk songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around D3 and the high note around D5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
An alto can sing (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay's peak (D5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 20% widest for folk helps explain (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay down 5 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is estimated around D3 to D5. 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 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay at D3 to D5 (about 24 semitones), based on Neil Young's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 1 Neil Young song with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from F3 to G4, about 14 semitones (roughly 1.2 octaves). See the full Neil Young vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay scores 50/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. A span in the top 20% widest for folk helps explain (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay's 50/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
An alto can sing (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay's peak (D5) without strain; a tenor would be stretching for it.
Transpose (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay down 5 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay 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 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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