The Tide Is High

by Blondie  ·  1980

All Blondie songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Alto Songs
Low Note
G2
MIDI 43
High Note
D6
MIDI 86
Span
43
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

The Tide Is High spans 43 semitones — from G2 to D6 (3.6 octaves).

G2
D6
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
C5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

Perfect For These Voice Types

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Tenor
Higher male range

Genre

new wavepop80s

Best For

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Road Trip
Upbeat singalong
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Practice
Build vocal strength
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Duet Potential
Wide range split

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing The Tide Is High?
The Tide Is High by Blondie requires a vocal range from D3 to C5, spanning 22 semitones — about 1.8 octaves.
Is The Tide Is High hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 22 semitones from D3 to C5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing The Tide Is High at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. The Tide Is High sits between D3 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 The Tide Is High?
The highest note in The Tide Is High by Blondie is C5 (MIDI 72). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in The Tide Is High?
The lowest note is D3 (MIDI 50). The low note is in the tenor/alto range — no deep bass required.

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