[Sing this and you’ll steal the spotlight!] Difficult Songs to Sing at Karaoke [Women’s Edition]
If you’re proud of your singing voice, you naturally want to show it off to friends and everyone around you, right?
In this feature, we’ve gathered challenging songs recommended for women who want to sing and really put their skills to the test.
Of course, “songs that are hard to sing” can be difficult for different reasons: some require a very wide vocal range, while others demand extremely subtle expressiveness, and so on.
For each song, we’ve included notes on the parts that are considered difficult, along with tips for singing it well.
Use this article as a guide and show off your wonderful voice to the fullest!
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Sing this and you’ll be the center of attention! Difficult karaoke songs [Women’s Edition] (21–30)
Faster than meiri
When we think of difficult songs, we tend to assume they’re ones with lots of high notes, but that’s not actually the case.
It’s true that high-pitched songs are hard, but pieces packed with advanced vocal techniques are far more challenging.
That’s why I recommend iri’s “Faster than me.” Centered on R&B and soul, it features a simple arrangement.
Not only does it incorporate sophisticated techniques like riffs/runs, falsetto, and falls, but because the instrumentation is minimal, even your breathing has to be treated as part of the vocal performance.
CharlesBalloon
The Vocaloid song “Charles” has become very popular thanks to covers by many singers and artists—are you familiar with it? I always sing it in the original key, but it’s quite difficult! The range is C#3 to C#5, and it’s very high overall, but I especially find the parts in the chorus where the melody jumps up and down to be challenging.
There are also spots near the beginning of the A section where the notes rise.
For those sections, it feels good to produce the sound if you visualize the pitch you want and “hit the target” with your voice like shooting an arrow.
Also, the rhythm in the B section tends to rush, so try to keep the tempo by singing each note carefully.
Most Vocaloid songs are high, but if you’re confident in your high notes, you might be able to sing “Charles” in the original key—so give it a try!
Sing These to Steal the Spotlight! The Hardest Karaoke Songs to Sing [Women’s Edition] (31–40)
Fighting My WayHatsuboshi Academy, Giga, Saki Hanami
This is a character song from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” known as Gakumasu, and it’s the solo track by Saki Hanami, whom my student called the final boss! I’ve tried singing this song at karaoke myself, but it’s definitely not something you can sing just by casually listening to it! The tempo is fast, and the melody comes at you in rapid succession, so unless you really listen closely and get to the point where you can hum along, it’s pretty tough to handle at karaoke.
In fact, Gakumasu has a lot of songs made by Vocaloid producers, so most of them are said to be quite difficult.
It’s a fun song to listen to on its own, and if you can sing it, it’s super cool and feels great! I recommend humming when you’re learning the song.
Don’t hum by pushing with your throat; try doing it lightly so the resonance hits between your eyebrows!
MY LIFELANA
LANA is an artist who’s been making waves in the hip-hop scene.
Many of today’s gyaru likely admire her.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is MY LIFE.
Centered around the R&B style she excels at, this track features vocal techniques like advanced riffs and falls that you’d expect in Western music.
It’s a highly challenging song—one you can’t truly pull off unless you’re deeply familiar with Black music and well-versed in improvisational embellishments.
Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society
This is the eighth CD single by the Japanese pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, released in December 2023.
It was written as the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, and the song’s theme is said to be “a flower blooming in the shade.” Haruko Nagaya, who serves as the band’s vocalist, is a singer known for her bright, powerful high-tone voice with great projection, and her vocal appeal shines through even in this fast-paced, thrilling track.
If you can pull this song off beautifully, you’re sure to become the center of attention! The key points for delivering a strong performance are how crisply you can sing with sharp rhythm and how well you can produce a soaring, powerful high tone.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.
Just be careful not to get thrown off where the rhythm shifts slightly at the end of the chorus.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika
This is Yorushika’s 17th digital-only single, released in January 2024.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which airs on the Nippon TV network.
The most important point for singing this song well is how effectively you can express dynamic contrast between the chorus and the other sections.
To put it simply: aim for a firm, powerful delivery in the chorus, and in the other parts, keep the tone soft yet never weak or feeble.
It’s quite challenging to execute in practice, but if you pull it off, you’re sure to draw admiration from those around you.
In the final a cappella section, sing with even greater care and dynamic control.
LetterUru
Uru’s “Tegami” will be released as a digital single on August 13, 2025, and it was written as the theme song for the film “YUKIKAZE,” which opens on August 15.
It’s a song that highlights Uru’s signature delicate, beautiful falsetto.
When singing it, pay attention to your breathing and the balance between low and high notes.
The beginning A melody and the section after the final chorus drop to around a low C3, so be careful not to let your pitch fall.
If you sing using your throat, you’ll carry that throaty sound into the higher notes, so aim to produce your voice from the vocal folds throughout.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try placing the sound slowly in front of you to produce the low notes.
Also, since the chorus jumps up suddenly to higher notes, imagine resonating in your head and send your voice straight upward—this will make falsetto come out more easily!