Vocal range of Halo by Beyoncé

Halo spans 2 octaves and 5 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	C#2 – F#4 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave
Baritone	C	9 semitones down	C shapes, no capo	E2 – A4 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave
Tenor	Ab	1 semitone down	Capo 1, G shapes	C3 – F5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave
Alto	A	original key	A shapes, no capo	C#3 – F#5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave
Mezzo-soprano	C	3 semitones up	C shapes, no capo	E3 – A5 · 5 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave
Soprano	Ab	11 semitones up	Capo 1, G shapes	C4 – F6 · 5 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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Halo by Beyoncé goes from C#3 to F#5, a span of 2 octaves and 5 semitones.

The original recording is in A.

Bass: A; Baritone: C; Tenor: Ab.

Alto: A; Mezzo-soprano: C; Soprano: Ab.