[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range

Dancing HeroYoko Oginome

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.]

Thanks to the success of the Tōmioaka High School Dance Club, the song “Dancing Hero” has come back into the spotlight.

For those in their forties, it’s likely a nostalgic tune you remember from childhood.

While its upbeat disco sound is striking, the vocal line is actually quite simple.

That’s because the song never ventures into high notes and is sung entirely in the mid to low range.

It can be hard to project your voice at drinking gatherings, but this is a song you can sing comfortably even in those situations.

MetamorphosisShizuka Kudo

Shizuka Kudo / Metamorphose [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Metamorphose.” Released in the 1990s, it’s characterized by a mischievous yet mature vibe that idols of that era rarely had.

It’s also an easy song to sing.

The main reasons are its limited vocal range and the lack of long sustained notes.

Surprisingly, the range is on the narrow side, so even those who can’t hit high notes can sing it without trouble.

Plus, since there are no long tones, it’s recommended for anyone who struggles with breath control.

Give it a try.

PrayEvery Little Thing

「Pray」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing is a musical duo featuring Kaori Mochida, known for her distinctive vocals, and guitarist Ichiro Ito.

They have many classic songs, but one I especially recommend is “Pray.” Although many might perceive it as a bright-sounding track, it actually sits in the mid to upper-mid vocal range, and the overall range isn’t particularly wide.

The tempo is a slightly slower mid-tempo, with well-defined rests built into the arrangement.

love the islandAmi Suzuki

Ami Suzuki - Love the Island PV

A female singer who gained popularity with her crisp, energetic vocals, Ami Suzuki.

Because her voice is characterized by prominent high notes, women in their 40s who aren’t confident singers may tend to avoid her songs.

That’s why I recommend “love the island.” The falsetto used in this track is very delicate, and some people can even manage it with a light mixed voice.

As a result, if you have an average vocal range, the high notes—one of Ami Suzuki’s hallmarks—shouldn’t be a burden.

The vocal line is also gentle with little fluctuation, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

passwordAyaka

Ayaka / “Aikotoba” Music Video

Included on Ayaka’s fifth album “30 y/o,” released in November 2018.

When it comes to Ayaka’s songs, many people who aren’t confident in their singing might feel they’re a bit challenging.

However, starting with “Aikotoba,” many of her tracks have relatively straightforward melodies, so I encourage you to give them a try without feeling intimidated.

As long as you master the use of falsetto in the chorus, this one should be relatively easy to sing.

Be sure to study and memorize the melody thoroughly before you sing.

Become the windAyano Tsuji

Ayano Tsuji – Become the Wind (Music Video)

Ayano Tsuji is a popular singer-songwriter who made her major debut in 1999 with a style that’s instantly recognizable: a gentle singing voice accompanied by ukulele.

Since the 2000s, she has maintained a unique position in the J-pop scene by releasing a number of heartwarming classics.

Tsuji’s music is comforting just to listen to, and one of her signature songs, Kaze ni Naru, which was used as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns, is widely known and a great pick for karaoke where people of all ages gather.

Its very straightforward melody makes it easy to sing, so it’s recommended both for aiming at a high karaoke score and for having fun singing together as a parent and child!

Lucky Man's SongAki Yashiro

Aki Yashiro / Song of Lucky Man / TV anime 'Tottemo! Luckyman' opening theme / 1994

Aki Yashiro has left behind many classic songs, but among them, an unusually distinctive masterpiece that continues to be talked about is The Lucky Man Song.

This piece was released as the theme song for the popular anime Tottemo! Luckyman.

It’s fundamentally structured as a pop song, so it doesn’t have the difficulty of enka.

However, in the middle of the track there’s a section that pays homage to part of the famous song Funauta, which does require techniques like kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).

That said, the kobushi and vocal lines aren’t particularly difficult, so if you’re accustomed to singing enka or kayōkyoku, you should be able to handle it without any trouble.