Easy Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 40s — Great Even for Lower Voices!
People in their 40s, looking at the history of Japanese music, are a generation that has been exposed to especially diverse sounds.
From hip-hop and R&B to orthodox pop, many of you probably feel you’ve experienced a wide range of musical styles.
This time, we’ve picked out songs that are easy to sing specifically for women in their 40s with lower voices!
We also chose with karaoke crowd-pleasers in mind, so if you care about how you come across at karaoke, this is a must-see!
We’ll touch on concrete vocal techniques as well, so be sure to read to the end!
[Even With a Low Voice!] Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 40s (1–10)
frustrated lipsMariko Takahashi
Mariko Takahashi has remained popular since the 1970s.
She’s an exceptionally long-running artist who stayed at the forefront into the 1990s.
Because of that, I think even women in their 40s are quite familiar with her songs.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Hagayui Kuchibiru (“Frustrated Lips”).
It’s a striking piece featuring vocals influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku and the distinctive synth sounds of the early ’90s.
In this song, the chorus reaches the highest notes, but it stays within the mid-to-high range overall, and the long sustained notes only appear in the lower register.
As a result, it’s a very singable tune for women with lower voices.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Mayo Okamoto is a female singer-songwriter known for her strikingly expansive vocals.
Although she has a beautiful falsetto, her natural speaking and singing range tends to be quite low, and many of her songs are excellent choices for women with lower voices.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is “TOMORROW,” a well-known classic.
While the vocal line is uplifting and powerful, the range is quite narrow, and even the sections with long sustained notes stay within the midrange, making it a very easy song to sing for women in their 40s with lower voices.
wailing in griefShizuka Kudo
Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku.” While Shizuka Kudo sometimes showcases an intense vocal style depending on the song, she is actually an artist with a very limited vocal range.
Among her works, this piece in particular has a notably narrow range.
Even the highest notes sit around the boundary between the middle and upper-middle register, and they appear only briefly.
In addition, the melodic movement is very gentle, so for women with lower voices, it’s actually an easy song to sing.
It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Kiss me right nowLINDBERG
LINDBERG is a rock band that was hugely successful in the 1990s.
Known for their energetic, upbeat pop-rock sound, the group has produced many classic songs.
Among them, “Ima Sugu Kiss Me” stands out as a particularly memorable piece.
While the song leans toward pop rock and maintains tremendous energy throughout, it surprisingly doesn’t feature sustained long notes in the mid-to-high or higher registers.
The overall vocal range isn’t especially wide, so even women with lower voices should be able to sing it comfortably in an appropriate key.
I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song “I’m Glad I Met You.” Although Kyoko Koizumi has solid vocal ability, she actually has a narrow vocal range, and most of her songs don’t feature long high notes.
Among her tracks, this one is especially recommended.
The key changes in the chorus, but just as the energy rises, the melody drops in pitch, making it a comfortable vocal line for women with lower voices or those who struggle with high notes.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
My Little Lover’s famed song “Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Always Been~” garnered nationwide popularity.
Adhering to orthodox pop conventions, this piece keeps the vocal range compact throughout.
Because the melodic rises and falls are very gentle, it isn’t particularly low, but as long as you choose the right key, even women in their 40s with lower voices should find it easy to sing.
It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
LOVE MachineMorning Musume
Morning Musume, the group that energized the early-2000s idol boom, is often surprisingly underestimated, but their songs are musically quite fascinating and incorporate underground influences from the time.
Among them, “LOVE Machine” is a remarkable work that distills funk and disco into techno and pop.
While rooted in Black music, the vocal lines retain a J-pop-style catchiness and are sung within a narrow range throughout.
Even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without issue.