Vocal range of Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
- Original key
- Eb
- Range
- Bb3 – Gb5
Beautiful spans 1 octave and 8 semitones. In the original key it fits a mezzo-soprano voice without changes.
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 | Db | an octave and 2 semitones down | Capo 1, C shapes | G#2 – E4 |
| Baritone | Eb | an octave down | Capo 1, D shapes | A#2 – F#4 |
| Tenor | F | 10 semitones down | Capo 1, E shapes | C3 – G#4 |
| Alto | D | 1 semitone down | D shapes, no capo | A3 – F5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Eb | original key | Capo 1, D shapes | A#3 – F#5 |
| Soprano | F | 2 semitones up | Capo 1, E shapes | C4 – G#5 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Beautiful
What is the vocal range of Beautiful?
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera goes from Bb3 to Gb5, a span of 1 octave and 8 semitones.
What key is Beautiful in?
The original recording is in Eb.
What key should a man sing Beautiful in?
Bass: Db; Baritone: Eb; Tenor: F.
What key should a woman sing Beautiful in?
Alto: D; Mezzo-soprano: Eb; Soprano: F.
Songs with a similar range
- Dancing Queen ABBA · G#3–F#5
- Like a Prayer Madonna · A3–F5
- Wuthering Heights Kate Bush · G#3–F#5
- The Power of Love Celine Dion · Bb3–Eb5
- Hero Mariah Carey · G#3–E5
- I Will Always Love You Whitney Houston · F#3–F#5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure