I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto—tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto at karaoke.
I want to be able to sing in falsetto at karaoke! But I don’t know how to choose practice songs… Many people probably share this concern.
In fact, when practicing falsetto, choosing songs with moderate melodic contours and a suitable range is the shortcut to improving.
In this article, we’ll introduce the characteristics of songs that are effective for practicing falsetto, as well as tracks that are easy to try at karaoke.
From songs you can tackle casually to ones that help you step up gradually, you’re sure to find options that let you practice enjoyably within your vocal range!
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I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto. Songs suitable for practicing falsetto at karaoke (41–50)
STAY TUNESuchmos
Released in January 2016 as the lead track from Suchmos’s second EP, LOVE&VICE.
It was featured in a commercial for Honda’s VEZEL.
While the song is crafted like an uptempo, black-music-inspired disco track, you can also occasionally sense rock elements in the vocal development and guitar phrases—an intriguing piece with a sophisticated production and a mysterious mood.
What gives the track its “mysterious floating feel” is YONCE’s vocals, which make effective use of falsetto.
This airy singing style is truly lovely.
If you sing it at karaoke, the key point will be how well you can switch between registers.
It may take some practice, but the sense of accomplishment when you master it is considerable—so definitely give it a try!
GLAMOROUS SKYMika Nakashima
The 16th single released under the name “NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA.” Despite its quite powerful, hard rock sound, it has a somewhat mysterious atmosphere, with Mika Nakashima’s soft, floating vocals—likely delivered intentionally without a forceful singing style—gliding over the top.
The falsetto used in the chorus enhances this effect even more.
If you plan to sing it at karaoke, the falsetto usage isn’t particularly difficult, so as long as you pay attention to your vocal register switching points, it should be relatively accessible for most people.
Give it a try!
365 daysMr.Children
365 Nichi was one of the tracks on the original 2010 album SENSE.
Even before the album’s release, it drew attention as the TV commercial song for NTT East and NTT West.
The song conveys feelings for a loved one and the wish for those feelings to reach them.
With Mr.
Children’s powerful yet heartrending vocals and sound, the meaning of the lyrics comes through directly.
Because the use of falsetto enhances the sense of poignancy, try to be mindful of hitting those brief high notes in falsetto.
CampanellaKenshi Yonezu
A song that opens Kenshi Yonezu’s fifth album, STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.
In this track, falsetto appears for just a brief moment in the chorus phrase, yet that fleeting falsetto is highly effective in leaving a strong impression as a vocal expression.
The contrast with the powerful high tones used in the so-called D section is also remarkably effective.
Because that instant switch to falsetto is an expression you can’t pull off without skillful voice switching, all I can say is: impressive! I encourage everyone to practice it—being able to relax your voice quickly will be the key point when singing this part.
Flavor Of LifeHikaru Utada
Utada Hikaru’s 18th single, released in February 2007.
Since her debut, Utada has been renowned for a vocal ability that feels beyond the norm for Japanese artists, but it’s no exaggeration to say that the singing you hear on this track has reached a truly mature level.
Centered around a delivery that makes full use of middle voice and mix voice—techniques that have become almost essential for R&B ballads—the occasional airy, gently released falsetto passages are nothing short of art.
In contrast, the A section features a melody that capitalizes on the lower register, and this works precisely because those tender high notes, maximizing the beauty of her falsetto, are there to balance it.
A single that deserves nothing less than a resounding “Bravo!”
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Released in May 2015 as UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s 10th single.
It’s an upbeat, lively track that simply makes you feel good just by listening.
Now, the vocalist Kousuke Saito has quite a distinctive voice.
His natural speaking range is probably very high, and that androgynous, high-frequency tone is extremely appealing.
It can sound like he’s singing in a mixed voice with a lot of falsetto throughout, but the brief burst of powerful singing in the B-melody is nothing to sneeze at either.
Focusing on the theme of “falsetto” in this piece, it might seem that it’s not used all that much in this song; still, it could be a great karaoke choice for men with high voices.
The wind is blowing.Ikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s 24th single, released in July 2012.
The way falsetto is used in this song is a bit interesting.
When it comes to Ikimono-gakari’s singer, Kiyoe Yoshioka, she’s generally known for the appeal of her piercing high notes in chest voice.
Even in this song, falsetto only appears for a brief moment within the chorus phrase.
Moreover, it’s not used in the common way—to cover notes that can’t be reached in chest voice—but rather on pitches she could easily sing in chest voice, presumably to soften the expression.
It’s a great example of how simply changing the vocal production can expand the range of expressive singing so much.
Singers, definitely take note.