(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

by Otis Redding  ·  1968

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F♯4
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What vocal range do I need to sing (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay?
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding requires a vocal range from E2 to F♯4, spanning 26 semitones — about 2.2 octaves.
Is (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 26 semitones from E2 to F♯4. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay sits between E2 and F♯4. 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 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay?
The highest note in (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding is F♯4 (MIDI 66). This is in the upper-mid range — reachable for tenors and mezzo-sopranos.
What is the lowest note in (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay?
The lowest note is E2 (MIDI 40). This dips into bass/baritone territory — singers with a lower register will feel at home.

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