Can you sing Stubborn Kind of Fellow by Marvin Gaye?
Stubborn Kind of Fellow by Marvin Gaye is estimated around E2 to D4, based on Marvin Gaye'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 Stubborn Kind of Fellow at karaoke?
Spanning 22 semitones, Stubborn Kind of Fellow ranks among the top 39% widest in soul songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around E2 and the high note around D4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
A bass would need to stretch for Stubborn Kind of Fellow's peak note (D4), but it lands comfortably for a baritone.
Karaoke difficulty
Stubborn Kind of Fellow rates 29/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 35/100 median for the typical soul song HumMatch tracks.
Who it likely fits
Stubborn Kind of Fellow's 66/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-39%-widest span for soul.
Who may struggle
A 2-semitones drop would put Stubborn Kind of Fellow's peak note inside a typical bass's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
Stubborn Kind of Fellow is estimated around E2 to D4. 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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Lower and mid-range voices may find this more comfortable.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Stubborn Kind of Fellow at E2 to D4 (about 22 semitones), based on Marvin Gaye's typical performed range; song-level verification is pending. Compare it against your own Vocal ID and test the chorus first.
Across the 3 Marvin Gaye songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from D#3 to D#5, about 24 semitones (roughly 2 octaves). See the full Marvin Gaye vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
Stubborn Kind of Fellow scores 66/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. Stubborn Kind of Fellow rates 29/100 for karaoke familiarity, less than the 35/100 median for the typical soul song HumMatch tracks.
A bass would need to stretch for Stubborn Kind of Fellow's peak note (D4), but it lands comfortably for a baritone.
Stubborn Kind of Fellow's 66/100 difficulty score largely comes down to that top-39%-widest span for soul.
Stubborn Kind of Fellow 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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