Vocal range of Take On Me by a-ha
- Original key
- A
- Range
- A2 – E5
Take On Me spans 2 octaves and 7 semitones. No single voice type covers it in the original key without strain, so most singers change the key.
The best key for each voice type
Computed from the song's range and typical comfortable ranges. Capo positions use open chord shapes.
| Voice | Sing it in | Change | Guitar | Notes you'll sing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | A | an octave down | A shapes, no capo | A1 – E4 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Baritone | A | original key | A shapes, no capo | A2 – E5 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Tenor | A | original key | A shapes, no capo | A2 – E5 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Alto | Bb | 1 semitone up | Capo 1, A shapes | A#2 – F5 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Mezzo-soprano | A | an octave up | A shapes, no capo | A3 – E6 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Soprano | A | an octave up | A shapes, no capo | A3 – E6 · 7 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Take On Me
What is the vocal range of Take On Me?
Take On Me by a-ha goes from A2 to E5, a span of 2 octaves and 7 semitones.
What key is Take On Me in?
The original recording is in A.
What key should a man sing Take On Me in?
Bass: A; Baritone: A; Tenor: A.
What key should a woman sing Take On Me in?
Alto: Bb; Mezzo-soprano: A; Soprano: A.
Songs with a similar range
- Africa Toto · A2–D#5
- Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi · A2–Eb5
- Bohemian Rhapsody Queen · Bb2–G5
- Man in the Mirror Michael Jackson · Ab2–C5
- Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur · Bb2–C5
- Halo Beyoncé · C#3–F#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range A3–E6; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower