What Is a Man

by Four Tops  ·  1969

All Four Tops songs → 🔴 Hard Songs Baritone Songs
Low Note
A2
MIDI 45
High Note
C#5
MIDI 73
Span
28
semitones
Difficulty
Very Hard
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Vocal Range Breakdown

What Is a Man spans 28 semitones — from A2 to C#5 (2.3 octaves).

A2
C#5
🟣 Very Hard — Professional range — advanced singers only.
D♯4
🔴 Hard — Demanding range — best for experienced singers.

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Deep, rich low range

Genre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vocal range do I need to sing What Is a Man?
What Is a Man by Four Tops requires a vocal range from F2 to D♯4, spanning 22 semitones — about 1.8 octaves.
Is What Is a Man hard to sing?
Hard. Demanding range — best for experienced singers. The song spans 22 semitones from F2 to D♯4. This is one of the more demanding ranges in the karaoke catalog — practice the high notes before performing live.
Can I sing What Is a Man at karaoke?
It depends on your vocal range. What Is a Man sits between F2 and D♯4. 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 What Is a Man?
The highest note in What Is a Man by Four Tops is D♯4 (MIDI 63). This is a comfortable upper limit for baritones and altos.
What is the lowest note in What Is a Man?
The lowest note is F2 (MIDI 41). This is a comfortable low-mid range, accessible for most voice types.

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