Songs that make you sound good at karaoke

Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Nachtmusik” Official Music Video

With its very wide vocal range, Nachtmusik is a song my student—who loves Mrs.

GREEN APPLE—had been practicing for a long time.

They were originally good at falsetto, so they were thrilled, saying, “It’s gotten easier to use my chest voice, and my falsetto comes out more smoothly now!” I recommend it as a practice piece, too! First, about the range: it spans G#2 to G5, which is very wide, but the average pitch of the song is around F4 and it’s sung mostly in falsetto.

The range feels wider because there’s a section in the first verse’s A-melody that’s sung an octave lower.

Since breath control is crucial for this song, relax your body so you can use diaphragmatic breathing.

If your shoulders rise when you inhale, you’ll slip into everyday chest breathing and won’t be able to take in air as you intend.

Keep your shoulders relaxed at all times! And be sure to turn the air you inhale into actual singing when you exhale.

It has a beautiful tone, so please give it a try!

threadMiyuki Nakajima

thread

Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece “Ito.” Not only was it popular when it was first released, but it also enjoyed a revival hit later on, making it a beloved song known even among younger generations.

While it’s famed for its moving lyrics, it’s actually also a song that can make you sound skillful.

The biggest reason is the final part of the chorus.

In the latter half of the chorus, there’s a falsetto line with dramatic jumps in pitch.

Not many people can sing this section well, so if you nail it at karaoke, you can really showcase your vocal technique.

The key point is your key setting: adjust the key to a level where the falsetto section feels easier to hit, and you’ll be able to get through the tricky part with less effort.

Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei

Blooming at night

As of June 2025, the average score on JOYSOUND karaoke scoring seems to be around 90.

35, giving the impression that the average is on the higher side.

Indeed, among Hoshimachi Suisei’s songs, this one doesn’t have an especially high range and is fairly compact, so it’s easier to hit the pitches compared to her other tracks.

Also, the rhythm is very easy to grasp, so once you learn it, it’s a song that’s easy to sing! If you sing while clearly keeping a 4/4 beat, your timing will match more easily and you’ll line up with the pitch bar perfectly.

Once you’re comfortable, it might be a good idea to add techniques like vibrato!

MarigoldAimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon’s classic “Marigold.” While this song became popular nationwide, did you know it actually contains strong elements of folk music? Aimyon has been heavily influenced by 1970s folk, and that background is reflected throughout her work.

With that in mind, the vocal line in this track is crafted to be easy to sing, a hallmark of folk music.

Not only is it easy to sing, but its structure brings out the lower register, making it especially conducive for women to showcase their skill.

One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO "One Thing I Want to Ask You"

This song has a relaxed groove that’s easy to catch, and I’ve heard the average karaoke score is in the low-to-mid 90s, so I think it’s a song where it’s relatively easy to score well! In the first verse, there are spots where the pitch jumps higher—don’t hesitate, project your voice clearly into the mic.

The chorus has a unique rhythm, so be precise: make clean cuts where needed and keep the timing accurate instead of letting it all flow together.

Also, adding clear dynamics throughout the song boosts your expressiveness score, which can really raise your overall points.

Try focusing on each point one by one and give it a shot!

Hero SyndromeSochic

Sochic – Hero Syndrome (Official Audio)

This is a track released on July 2, 2025 by Sochic, a male singer-songwriter based in Tokyo.

It’s a mid- to up-tempo song with clear dynamics, so it should be relatively easy to score well on.

Highly recommended if you like upbeat songs and higher vocal ranges! The A and B sections sit in the mid range and feel settled, so be careful not to let the pitch drop too far into your throat.

You’ll generally want to focus on the vocal cords and the area between the eyebrows; try singing with the image of letting the voice come forward slowly from the vocal cords.

The chorus has many words and goes higher, so if you sing each phrase carefully, both pitch and rhythm will lock in more easily.

Project your voice powerfully as if sending it far from the vocal cords—you’ll find it feels great to sing.

If you touch the dip between your collarbones, you can feel the vibration and it’s easier to grasp, so keep that in mind.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

Uru, who has been drawing attention on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel known for one-take recordings.

She made her major debut in 2016 with the single “Hoshi no Naka no Kimi,” and her exceptional vocal ability has been steadily gaining popularity.

Among her songs, “Sore wo Ai to Yobu nara,” which she also performed on THE FIRST TAKE, is perfect when you want to deliver a gentle ballad.

It’s not the kind of song where you belt out, but that’s exactly why managing vocal dynamics well is the challenging part.

Also, there aren’t many places to take a breath, so be sure to focus your practice there!