Karaoke songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not confident in your pitch (for women in their 50s)
When you’re invited to go to karaoke with friends or coworkers, it’s hard to decline just because you’re not good at singing or you’re not a fan of karaoke, right? So in this article, we’ve gathered songs that seem easy to sing even for women in their 50s who aren’t confident singers.
If you’re going to sing, familiar tunes are best, aren’t they? With that in mind, we’ve focused on hit songs from the ’80s and ’90s, and we’ve also included some new releases by artists who were active back then! The article includes tips for singing as well, so please use it as a reference and enjoy your karaoke time! And for younger readers, we hope this helps you choose songs when you go to karaoke with people in their 50s.
[Women in their 50s] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs even if you're not confident in your pitch (1–10)
StoryNEW!AI
AI’s hit song “Story.” For women in their 50s, it may not be a track that hits squarely within their generation, but its popularity is so immense that most people have probably heard it at least once.
While the song carries some elements of Black music, overall it’s shaped into a catchy, singable vocal line.
The tricky part is the bridge (C section), where a technique called “fake” — a sophisticated embellishment frequently used in R&B and soul — appears.
Be sure to stay conscious of the groove when singing this section.
PIECE OF MY WISHNEW!Miki Imai
“PIECE OF MY WISH,” renowned as one of Miki Imai’s classic ballads, is a spot-on generational anthem for many women in their 50s.
In live performances, it’s sometimes sung a cappella, which shows how complete the vocal line is.
The range is on the narrower side, from mid1 F# to hi C, and the pitch movement isn’t very extreme.
However, because of Miki Imai’s vocal timbre, the song uses a lot of mixed voice and falsetto, so when actually singing it, you’ll need to adjust the key to suit your own voice.
If you’re not confident in your singing, try setting the highest notes so they sit around the boundary between mixed voice and chest voice.
The hottest summer in the worldNEW!PRINCESS PRINCESS
PRINCESS PRINCESS opened the door for girls’ bands.
Many women in their 50s probably admired them.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “The Hottest Summer in the World.” This track is notable for its extremely catchy vocal line.
While the range is relatively high at mid2A to hiD, it’s quite narrow.
Since there aren’t any difficult phrases in any section, if you can keep your pitch steady, it’s definitely possible to aim for a score in the 90s at karaoke.
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)NEW!MISIA
The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.
HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.
This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.
However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.
Keep these two points in mind when singing.
Lush LifeNEW!Chara
Chara is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity with her unique vocals.
Because her voice is high, her songs might seem difficult, but surprisingly she has a relatively narrow vocal range, so there are many tracks that women in their 50s can sing.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lush Life.
Its range is from mid1F to hiB, which falls within a typical range, and there are no rapid-fire phrases.
While the melody does have somewhat large jumps up and down, it still falls into the easier category in terms of difficulty.
LastlyNEW!Mayo Okamoto
Mayo Okamoto is a female singer who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s.
In the early part of her career she specialized in gentle ballads, but recently she has also been presenting songs with a bit more edge.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Lastly.
It’s basically a piece with a narrow vocal range, and the pitch movement isn’t all that drastic.
It remains easy to sing, but there are moments where long falsetto notes appear, so you need to watch out for those.
If the key is set too low, you won’t be able to produce a solid falsetto, so it’s best to raise the key by one or two steps from your usual optimal key.
LieNEW!Hitomi Yaida
Hitomi Yaida’s classic “Uso” (Lie).
It’s a well-known song, so for many people, when they think of a ballad by her, this is the one that comes to mind first.
The track’s appeal lies in its very relaxed tempo.
While Yaida often writes songs with a wide vocal range, this piece has a narrower range and gentle pitch movement.
There are moments of falsetto, but she’s intentionally using falsetto for notes that could easily be sung in chest voice, so even those who aren’t confident in their range can sing it without difficulty.