Can you sing The Old Rugged Cross by George Bennard?
The Old Rugged Cross by George Bennard is estimated around G2 to G4, based on George Bennard'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 The Old Rugged Cross at karaoke?
The Old Rugged Cross's 24-semitone span puts it in the top 12% widest ranges in hymn songs HumMatch tracks.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around G2 and the high note around G4. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
On The Old Rugged Cross, G4 climbs past what's comfortable for a baritone, though a tenor can reach it without strain.
Karaoke difficulty
Karaoke familiarity for The Old Rugged Cross sits at 14/100: less recognizable than the typical hymn song HumMatch tracks (median 30).
Who it likely fits
A span in the top 12% widest for hymn helps explain The Old Rugged Cross's 72/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who may struggle
Transpose The Old Rugged Cross down 2 semitones and the peak note fits a typical baritone's comfortable range.
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Range Guide
The Old Rugged Cross is estimated around G2 to G4. 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 The Old Rugged Cross at G2 to G4 (about 24 semitones), based on George Bennard'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 George Bennard yet. Estimated ranges across 1 song suggest roughly G2 to G4 (roughly 2 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
The Old Rugged Cross scores 72/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as higher-risk. Karaoke familiarity for The Old Rugged Cross sits at 14/100: less recognizable than the typical hymn song HumMatch tracks (median 30).
On The Old Rugged Cross, G4 climbs past what's comfortable for a baritone, though a tenor can reach it without strain.
A span in the top 12% widest for hymn helps explain The Old Rugged Cross's 72/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
The Old Rugged Cross 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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