Vocal range of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Original key
- Bb
- Range
- Bb2 – G5
Bohemian Rhapsody spans 2 octaves and 9 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 | Bb | an octave down | Capo 1, A shapes | A#1 – G4 · 9 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Baritone | A | 1 semitone down | A shapes, no capo | A2 – F#5 · 9 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Tenor | Bb | original key | Capo 1, A shapes | A#2 – G5 · 9 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Alto | Bb | original key | Capo 1, A shapes | A#2 – G5 · 9 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Mezzo-soprano | A | 11 semitones up | A shapes, no capo | A3 – F#6 · 9 semitones out of range: drop those notes an octave |
| Soprano | Bb | an octave up | Capo 1, A shapes | A#3 – G6 · 9 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 Bohemian Rhapsody
What is the vocal range of Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen goes from Bb2 to G5, a span of 2 octaves and 9 semitones.
What key is Bohemian Rhapsody in?
The original recording is in Bb.
What key should a man sing Bohemian Rhapsody in?
Bass: Bb; Baritone: A; Tenor: Bb.
What key should a woman sing Bohemian Rhapsody in?
Alto: Bb; Mezzo-soprano: A; Soprano: Bb.
Songs with a similar range
- Halo Beyoncé · C#3–F#5
- Take On Me a-ha · A2–E5
- Africa Toto · A2–D#5
- Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi · A2–Eb5
- Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur · Bb2–C5
- Bad Romance Lady Gaga · E3–A5
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range Bb3–G6; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower