Vocal range of Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
- Original key
- G
- Range
- Ab2 – C5
Man in the Mirror spans 2 octaves and 4 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 | Eb | 4 semitones down | Capo 1, D shapes | E2 – G#4 · 4 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Baritone | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | G#2 – C5 · 4 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Tenor | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | G#2 – C5 · 4 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Alto | E | 9 semitones up | E shapes, no capo | F3 – A5 · 4 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Mezzo-soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | G#3 – C6 · 4 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | G#3 – C6 · 4 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 Man in the Mirror
What is the vocal range of Man in the Mirror?
Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson goes from Ab2 to C5, a span of 2 octaves and 4 semitones.
What key is Man in the Mirror in?
The original recording is in G.
What key should a man sing Man in the Mirror in?
Bass: Eb; Baritone: G; Tenor: G.
What key should a woman sing Man in the Mirror in?
Alto: E; Mezzo-soprano: G; Soprano: G.
Songs with a similar range
- Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur · Bb2–C5
- Africa Toto · A2–D#5
- Creep Radiohead · B2–B4
- Just the Way You Are Bruno Mars · C3–C5
- Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi · A2–Eb5
- Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran · A2–A4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range Ab3–C6; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower