Can you sing That Old Black Magic by Ella Fitzgerald?
That Old Black Magic by Ella Fitzgerald is estimated around A#2 to B4, based on Ella Fitzgerald'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 That Old Black Magic at karaoke?
That Old Black Magic covers 25 semitones top to bottom, good for a top-2% placement among jazz 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
A tenor would need to stretch for That Old Black Magic's peak note (B4), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Karaoke difficulty
That top-2%-widest span for jazz is a big part of why That Old Black Magic scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty.
Who it likely fits
Dropping 2 semitones would bring That Old Black Magic's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
That Old Black Magic 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.
Perfect For These Voice Types
Balanced voices may find this approachable.
Requires versatility, key awareness, and a comfortable upper edge.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates That Old Black Magic at A#2 to B4 (about 25 semitones), based on Ella Fitzgerald'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 Ella Fitzgerald yet. Estimated ranges across 17 songs suggest roughly F#2 to E5 (roughly 2.8 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
That Old Black Magic scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. That top-2%-widest span for jazz is a big part of why That Old Black Magic scores 75/100 for karaoke difficulty.
A tenor would need to stretch for That Old Black Magic's peak note (B4), but it lands comfortably for an alto.
Dropping 2 semitones would bring That Old Black Magic's peak note inside a typical tenor's comfortable range.
That Old Black Magic 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 That Old Black Magic, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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