That'll Be the Day

by Buddy Holly  ·  1957

All Buddy Holly songs → Hard Songs
Low Note
G#2
MIDI 44
High Note
C5
MIDI 72
Range
28
semitones (2.3 oct)
Difficulty
Hard
hard range

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Vocal Range Breakdown

That'll Be the Day spans 28 semitones from G#2 to C5 (2.3 octaves). Demanding range -- best for experienced singers.

G#2
C5
Hard - Demanding range -- best for experienced singers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing That'll Be the Day?
That'll Be the Day by Buddy Holly requires a vocal range from G#2 to C5, spanning 28 semitones (2.3 octaves).
Is That'll Be the Day hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range -- best for experienced singers. The song spans 28 semitones from G#2 to C5. This is a stretch goal. Warm up well and practice the high notes privately first.
Can I sing That'll Be the Day at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. That'll Be the Day sits between G#2 and C5. 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 That'll Be the Day?
The highest note in That'll Be the Day by Buddy Holly is C5 (MIDI 72).
What is the lowest note in That'll Be the Day?
The lowest note is G#2 (MIDI 44).

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