Can you sing Sorrow by The National?
Sorrow by The National is estimated around E2 to E4, based on The National'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 Sorrow at karaoke?
Spanning 24 semitones, Sorrow ranks among the top 7% widest in indie songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around E2 and the high note around E4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
Sorrow's peak note (E4) sits above a typical bass's comfort zone but inside a baritone's.
Karaoke difficulty
Sorrow rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 40/100 median for the typical indie song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Sorrow's 72/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-7%-widest span for indie.
Who may struggle
A 4-semitones drop would put Sorrow's peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Sorrow is estimated around E2 to E4. 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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Lower and mid-range voices may find this more comfortable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Sorrow at E2 to E4 (about 24 semitones), based on The National'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 The National yet. Estimated ranges across 6 songs suggest roughly E2 to F#4 (roughly 2.2 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Sorrow scores 72/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Sorrow rates 38/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 40/100 median for the typical indie song HumMatch tracks.
Sorrow's peak note (E4) sits above a typical bass's comfort zone but inside a baritone's.
Sorrow's 72/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-7%-widest span for indie.
Sorrow 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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