The Best of Times by Styx
The Best of Times by Styx runs E3 to D5 (22 semitones), rated moderate for karaoke. Hum for 30 seconds to see your exact percent fit before you step up.
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Sing The Best of Times by Styx With Lyrics
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Can I sing The Best of Times at karaoke?
The Best of Times's 22-semitone span puts it in the top 6% widest ranges in classic rock songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around E3 and the high note around D5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
The Best of Times's peak note (D5) sits above a typical tenor's comfort zone but inside an alto's.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 6% widest for classic rock helps explain The Best of Times's 66/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose The Best of Times down 5 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
The Best of Times is estimated around E3 to D5. 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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Comfort Range
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Easier alternatives
If it feels high, try a lower key or start with an easier song from the same artist or genre.
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Song fit FAQ
The Best of Times spans roughly E3 to D5: about 22 semitones. Your safest move is to compare that against your own Vocal ID.
Across the 4 Styx songs with researched vocal ranges on HumMatch, the sung notes run from E3 to D5, about 22 semitones (roughly 1.8 octaves). See the full Styx vocal range guide for voice type and the hardest songs.
The Best of Times scores 66/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as moderate. A span in the top 6% widest for classic rock helps explain The Best of Times's 66/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
The Best of Times's peak note (D5) sits above a typical tenor's comfort zone but inside an alto's.
Transpose The Best of Times down 5 semitones and the peak note fits a typical tenor's comfortable range.
The Best of Times 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 The Best of Times, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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