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

Message of RougeNEW!Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

For women in their 40s, Studio Ghibli’s “Kiki’s Delivery Service” is probably right on the mark for their generation.

“Rouge no Dengon” is a famous song by Yumi Matsutoya, and it was chosen as the theme song for Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Since it was released in the 1970s, the piece as a whole has a bright, nostalgic melody.

Because it’s an older song, it can be said to be fairly easy to sing.

However, the vocal range is quite wide, from mid1 F# to high D#, and the pitch goes up and down a lot in the chorus, so you need to thoroughly learn the vocal line to avoid going off pitch.

I’m proudTomomi Kahala

Tomomi Kahala - I’m Proud

It was Tomomi Kahara’s 3rd single, released in March 1996.

If you’re a Japanese woman in your 50s, you’ve probably heard this massive ’90s J-pop hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro at least once! In fact, it reportedly became a million-seller in just six weeks after its release.

The chorus features quite a few high notes, so if you’re not comfortable singing in a high register, you might hesitate to try it at karaoke.

However, the melody itself is very catchy, easy to remember, and singable, so I encourage you to give it a try.

If you force your voice too much on the high parts, it can put a lot of strain on your throat, so try to relax your throat as much as possible and use some falsetto to sing without overdoing it.

Of course, changing the key is totally fine too!

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)NEW!MISIA

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE GReeeeN (from Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)

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.

LOVE LOVE LOVENEW!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – LOVE LOVE LOVE (from THE DREAM QUEST TOUR 2017 Live Ver.)

LOVE LOVE LOVE, a famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE released in 1995.

If you’re a woman in your 40s, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

The song’s vocal range is mid1 F# to hi C#, which is relatively narrow for a DCT track.

The tempo is very relaxed, and the melodic movement is gentle, so as long as you’ve memorized the vocal line well, you’re unlikely to go off pitch.

However, because the slow tempo leads to more long notes, it’s advisable to master diaphragmatic breathing to maintain stable vocal production.

Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Future Prediction Map II ~VERSION '07~ (from Live from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Known by the nickname DoriKamu, DREAMS COME TRUE has long been at the forefront of the J-POP scene with melodious songs that, while showing influences from funk and soul, appeal to Japanese tastes.

Did you know that despite being a famous song almost everyone has heard at least once—even non-fans—it has never actually been an A-side single? Among DCT’s many challenging tracks, this one has a relatively simple melody, making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

In particular, women in their 40s are the right generation for it, so it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at karaoke regardless of singing ability.

A Midsummer Night's DreamYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Midsummer Night’s Dream

Yumi Matsutoya’s 24th single, released in July 1993.

The song also became a hit as the theme for the sequel to the 1992 smash-hit drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta,” which drew attention for the character “Fuyuhiko-san,” titled “Dare ni mo Ienai.” As of 2019, many people in their 40s likely tuned in every week, hearts pounding at the unfolding plot.

Now, if you’re planning to sing this song at karaoke, there’s nothing to worry about! The vocal range used in the melody isn’t very wide—in fact, compared to recent songs, it’s constructed within a very narrow range—and there aren’t any particularly difficult parts in the melodic development.

You could say it’s a simple song for better or worse, so fully conveying the song’s worldview might be a bit challenging, but there’s no need to fuss over details.

As the theme song of a nostalgic drama, just have fun singing it.

wailing in griefShizuka Kudo

Shizuka Kudo / Doukoku [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo, an idol who symbolizes the 1990s.

She has many great songs, but for something especially easy to sing—and recommended for women in their 40s—check out Dokoku.

Combining cool style with catchiness, this track actually lowers the energy in the chorus, making it perfect for those without strong vocal power.

There’s a slightly higher section in the bridge (C-melo), but it doesn’t require a mix voice, so even those who struggle with high notes should find it easy to sing.