Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

by Shakira  ·  2010

All Shakira songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Soprano Songs
Low Note
D#3
MIDI 51
High Note
A5
MIDI 81
Span
30
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) spans 30 semitones — from D#3 to A5 (2.5 octaves).

D#3
A5
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
F5
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

Perfect For These Voice Types

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Alto
Lower female range
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Mezzo-Soprano
Mid female range

Genre

latinpop2010s

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Upbeat singalong
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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)?
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira requires a vocal range from G3 to F5, spanning 22 semitones — about 1.8 octaves.
Is Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 22 semitones from G3 to F5. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) sits between G3 and F5. 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 Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)?
The highest note in Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira is F5 (MIDI 77). This puts it in soprano/high tenor territory — a challenging note for most singers.
What is the lowest note in Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)?
The lowest note is G3 (MIDI 55). The low note is in the tenor/alto range — no deep bass required.

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