Can you sing Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles?
Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles is estimated around B3 to E5, based on The Buggles's typical range; song-level verification is pending. Measure your own range free to see how this song fits your voice.
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Can I sing Video Killed the Radio Star at karaoke?
Video Killed the Radio Star's 17-semitone span puts it in the top 91% widest ranges in the HumMatch catalog.
Highest and lowest notes
The available song-fit estimate places the low note around B3 and the high note around E5. If either edge feels tense, try a different key.
Vocal style
E5 is Video Killed the Radio Star's ceiling: out of an alto's comfort zone, but well within a mezzo-soprano's.
Karaoke difficulty
A span in the top 91% widest across the catalog helps explain Video Killed the Radio Star's 51/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
Who it likely fits
Transpose Video Killed the Radio Star down 2 semitones and the peak note fits a typical alto's comfortable range.
Who may struggle
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Range Guide
Video Killed the Radio Star is estimated around B3 to E5. 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
Higher or confident voices may have an easier time with this.
Best when your Vocal ID overlaps the main melody without strain.
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Easier alternatives
If the chorus feels high, try a lower key or choose a safer pick from your HumMatch results.
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Song fit FAQ
HumMatch estimates Video Killed the Radio Star at B3 to E5 (about 17 semitones), based on The Buggles'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 The Buggles yet. Estimated ranges across 1 song suggest roughly B3 to E5 (roughly 1.4 octaves); treat that as an estimate until song-level research lands.
Video Killed the Radio Star scores 51/100 for karaoke difficulty on HumMatch, which rates as easier. A span in the top 91% widest across the catalog helps explain Video Killed the Radio Star's 51/100 karaoke-difficulty score.
E5 is Video Killed the Radio Star's ceiling: out of an alto's comfort zone, but well within a mezzo-soprano's.
Transpose Video Killed the Radio Star down 2 semitones and the peak note fits a typical alto's comfortable range.
Video Killed the Radio Star 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 Video Killed the Radio Star, safer alternatives, and higher-risk picks.
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