Songs to Help Women Sing Better: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke
Conditions for becoming a better singer.
Of course, acquiring correct and efficient vocal production is the most important point, but if you can’t apply the fundamentals you’ve learned to actual songs, it won’t amount to much.
To build that kind of “real-world ability,” it’s crucial to choose appropriate practice songs and, by singing them, develop the expressive skills needed to perform actual pieces.
In this article, I’ve selected songs that seem optimal for the goal of “getting better at singing.”
Even when someone says, “I want to become a better singer,” everyone’s current level varies, so I’ve chosen a wide range—from beginner-friendly songs to more difficult ones.
Some of the individual song introduction articles also include brief tips on how to sing them, so please use those as references and do your best to further improve your skills with the help of this article.
That said, the most important thing is to pick songs you love—the ones that make you think, “I want to sing this!” or “I want to be able to sing this!”—and enjoy singing them.
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[For Women] Songs That Make You a Better Singer: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke (141–150)
threadMiyuki Nakajima
This was Miyuki Nakajima’s 35th single, released in February 1998.
It was issued as a double A-side with the song “Inochi no Betsumei” (Another Name for Life).
It was used as the theme song for the TBS television drama “Seija no Koushin” (March of the Saints).
It’s a ballad notable for Nakajima’s solid, resonant vocals focused in the low–mid range.
Some listeners may feel it’s “too difficult” just from hearing that voice, but the vocal melody doesn’t actually span a very wide range, and the slow tempo makes the melody easy to follow.
So it’s a good idea to start by practicing with the goal of mastering accurate pitch.
To produce a solid low–mid range, you’ll need chest voice (using chest resonance), and this song is also helpful for developing that technique.
Goodbye is my catchphraseRie Yoshizawa
This is Rie Yoshizawa’s fourth single in total, released in July 1998, following her debut from Toshiki Kadomatsu’s singer-produce project “Vocaland.” From her debut track up to this song, all were produced by Kadomatsu, and the melody unmistakably carries his signature style—something that can’t help but make you grin.
As you can tell from the fact that Yoshizawa later joined the Shiki Theatre Company and has been active as a musical actress, she’s a singer with very solid projection and vocal technique.
Practicing with the aim of achieving this kind of clear vocal delivery will be very effective for improving your singing.
Be careful to keep your high notes from thinning out and avoid constricting your throat into a tight, throaty sound.
Tell memilet
The song “Tell me” by milet, which also serves as a special theme for the anime “Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia,” features her captivating low register.
With a well-balanced mix of English and Japanese lyrics, it’s a track that will surely look cool if you can master it, and it will showcase your impressive vocal ability.
From the powerful high notes in the chorus to the rich, resonant low tones, the uniquely husky voice that enchants listeners may require practice to pull off.
Why not use this song, brimming with milet’s charm, to level up your vocal skills?
Dear sunshine—my precious youAyaka Hirahara
Having practiced classical ballet and piano since childhood and studied saxophone at a music high school and conservatory, her singing is steadily grounded in that background.
In particular, her superb breath control—likely stemming from her mastery and experience with a wind instrument (saxophone)—is remarkable.
The efficiency with which she converts “breath” into “voice” is exceptionally high, and the gentle, airy tone she uses in the upper register has the power to draw listeners into the world of the song in an instant, even if they’re only half-listening.
La La LaMaki Ohguro
This is Maki Ohguro’s 10th single overall, released on February 20, 1995.
It was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi (ANB) drama “Aji Ichimonme.” Maki Ohguro is well-known for her powerful voice and solid vocal ability, and that strength is fully present even in this slightly heartwarming track.
It also feels as though her powerful vocals lend the song a unique atmosphere.
If you try to force out a sense of “power” by tensing your throat, you risk ruining the song’s world, so practice by projecting properly while being careful not to let your singing become rough.
It’s an ideal piece for practicing delivering power without sounding coarse.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino
Kana Nishino’s 10th single, released in May 2010.
The match between the lyrics and melody at the start of the chorus is strikingly memorable, making it, in that sense, a very easy song to remember and sing.
It’s a gentle ballad with a touch of R&B, but since Nishino is more of a pop singer than R&B, it’s perfect as an entry-level song for those who want to try R&B-style tracks.
It’s also great for practicing mixed voice and falsetto!
Get fired upMaki Ohguro
This is Maki Ohguro’s 14th single, released on July 8, 1996.
Along with the B-side track “Soshite,” it was used as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast of the Atlanta Olympics.
As you’d expect from Maki Ohguro, known for her powerful vocals, it’s fairly challenging to sing at karaoke, but it’s one of the best materials for practicing strong, powerful projection.
That said, even with powerful singing, if you tense your throat and constrict it, you’ll hinder vocal resonance and end up hurting your throat, so be careful.
This is one of the fundamentals of what I recommend as the “Hollywood Vocal Technique”: engage your abs firmly, support your upper body as if lifting your ribcage with your abdominal muscles, and try to keep as little tension as possible from the throat upward while you sing.
I’m sure you’ll be surprised at how powerful your voice can be! If you’re interested, I’d love to see you in my lessons.
In conclusion
How was it? Was there a song you felt like trying to sing or wanted to be able to sing? Of course, solid vocal technique and expressive ability are important for improving your singing, but above all, it’s essential that you find it fun to sing.
Find your own favorite song and aim to become a next-level singer.