Vocal range of Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield
- Original key
- E
- Range
- A3 – C#5
Son of a Preacher Man spans 1 octave and 4 semitones. In the original key it fits a alto or 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 | E | an octave down | E shapes, no capo | A2 – C#4 |
| Baritone | E | an octave down | E shapes, no capo | A2 – C#4 |
| Tenor | Eb | 1 semitone down | Capo 1, D shapes | G#3 – C5 |
| Alto | E | original key | E shapes, no capo | A3 – C#5 |
| Mezzo-soprano | E | original key | E shapes, no capo | A3 – C#5 |
| Soprano | Eb | 11 semitones up | Capo 1, D shapes | G#4 – C6 |
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Questions about Son of a Preacher Man
What is the vocal range of Son of a Preacher Man?
Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield goes from A3 to C#5, a span of 1 octave and 4 semitones.
What key is Son of a Preacher Man in?
The original recording is in E.
What key should a man sing Son of a Preacher Man in?
Bass: E; Baritone: E; Tenor: Eb.
What key should a woman sing Son of a Preacher Man in?
Alto: E; Mezzo-soprano: E; Soprano: Eb.
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Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure