Easy-to-sing recommended songs by back number [for karaoke song selection]

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back number – My Name (full)

Boku no Namae o, a classic by back number released in 2016.

While it’s wrapped in a catchy melody, among the songs introduced here, this one might be a bit more challenging.

The main reason is the low falsetto that appears in the chorus.

Surprisingly, producing a piercingly high falsetto is relatively easy, but a soft, low falsetto is difficult—so those who struggle with falsetto may find this tough.

That said, it doesn’t appear often, and the notes are still within a range you can manage with chest voice, so if you boldly lower the key, the difficulty drops significantly.

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back number – Mabataki (full)

The 17th single “Mabataki,” chosen as the theme song for the film “The 8-Year Engagement,” carries a love-filled message that resonates with the movie’s story and is sure to move you.

Its friendly, shuffle-beat melody makes it easy to remember, and since the overall vocal range isn’t wide, it’s easy to sing.

However, if you’re not comfortable with the bouncy rhythm, be sure to listen closely to the karaoke track as you sing.

Although the range is narrow, the key is relatively high, so if it feels difficult, consider trying it in a key that suits your voice.

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Kimiga Door O Shimeta Ato

The back number classic “Kimi ga Doa wo Shimeta Ato,” where emotive lyrics truly shine.

Sung from a male perspective about the feelings right after a breakup, it’s characterized by its deeply heartrending lyrics.

Interestingly, despite its emotional words, the song features a surprisingly plain and understated vocal line.

Because of that, it’s easy to sing for those who struggle with ballad-like delivery that demands dramatic dynamics.

The vocal range is narrow and there are few long sustained notes, so even singers with lower or huskier voices should definitely give it a try.

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sympathy

Speaking of back number’s greatest appeal, it has to be their emotional, delicate melodies, right? Their song “sympathy” is a work that’s packed with everything that makes back number so good.

It features soft, evocative lyrics that clearly paint a scene, supported by a fitting melody.

In this piece, falsetto appears right at the start of the chorus.

Singing it as in the original is perfectly fine, but since there aren’t that many low parts, it’s also a great option to boldly lower the key and sing it in chest voice.

Lowering the key makes the song significantly easier, so definitely give it a try.

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back number – Hanabira (full)

back number’s major-label debut single “Hanabira.” What’s striking is that their style was already firmly established at this point.

It’s still a popular track, so many of you have probably heard it.

The easiest-to-sing aspect of this song is definitely the vocal line.

It features a distinctly J-pop, catchy melody throughout, so you shouldn’t struggle much with pitch.

However, note that there’s one brief falsetto part in the first verse, and the pitch rises rather quickly in the C melody before the final chorus, so take care there.

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Parade

Parade, a signature hit by back number, exudes an energetic vibe.

This piece features a chord progression similar to one of back number’s biggest hits, Watagashi, and unfolds with melodies and vocal lines that feel familiar to Japanese listeners.

Above all, its most singable point is undoubtedly the narrow vocal range.

Since the vocal line develops entirely within the mid-range, it doesn’t depend on the singer’s range, making it easy for anyone to sing without difficulty.

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Bokuga Ima Dekirukotoo

Back number’s classic “Boku ga Ima Dekiru Koto wo” is striking for its acoustic first half.

It’s a gem where back number’s delicate lyrics and melody shine, and it’s especially popular among fans.

The song unfolds at a very slow tempo throughout.

While it does feature relatively many long notes, there aren’t any abrupt pitch jumps, so even those who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to sing.

Although songs centered on long notes are easier if you can do vibrato, the original performance doesn’t use vibrato either, so you don’t need to worry about that too much.