Karaoke songs that are easy and fun for high school students to sing
Compared to today’s songs, older tracks didn’t pack in as many words.
Because of that, many of them were, on the surface, easier to sing than modern songs.
That doesn’t mean today’s songs are necessarily harder, though.
Since recent songs tend to cram in more words, it’s actually easier to disguise flaws, so depending on the track, some can be quite easy for anyone to sing well.
This time, I’ve picked out songs from that category that I especially recommend for high school students.
We’ll be featuring the latest tracks, so be sure to check it out to the end!
Karaoke songs that are easy and fun for high schoolers to sing (1–10)
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a band with overwhelming support from young people.
I think many high school students are big fans.
However, their songs are all quite challenging—the difficulty is off the charts for those who struggle with high notes.
That’s why I recommend Bitter Vacation.
Unlike most of Mrs.
’s songs, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range.
Even if you’re not good at falsetto, you can sing it, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
NEW LOOKMISAMO
MISAMO is a unit that has gained popularity for their captivating looks and performances.
Formed around TWICE’s Japanese members Mina, Sana, and Momo, the unit enjoys immense popularity in Japan.
Their track “NEW LOOK” is their latest song.
While it has a stylish musicality, the vocal lines are surprisingly simple.
There’s a part in the chorus that leans slightly toward mixed voice, but since it doesn’t require much volume, it’s actually relatively easy to sing.
If you find it difficult, try lowering the key to adjust.
If I could become a constellationcable tie
Kessoku Band’s most famous song, “If We Could Become a Constellation.” The melody isn’t difficult and the rhythm is calm, so many of my vocal training students chose to sing it.
Actually, JOYSOUND staff are doing something called the “95-Point Challenge” with this song, so with practice you might be able to boost your score quite a bit! The overall vocal range is G3–C#5.
The chorus hits C5 repeatedly, so some people might feel it’s “high,” but the melody has momentum, so if you focus on accents, you’ll be fine! First, listen carefully to identify which parts are the high notes.
Take the spots where you think, “Maybe here?” and turn them into accents by riding the rhythm with some drive.
The key point is to project your voice forward! Start with sectional practice so you can produce sound comfortably, and do your best!
AzaleaKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu is a nationally beloved singer-songwriter admired by a wide range of generations, from high school students to working adults.
He has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for karaoke is his new track, Azalea.
It has an overall downbeat vibe, and accordingly the vocal line is kept calm and restrained.
The falsetto in the final chorus is the tricky part, so if you find it difficult, use that section as your benchmark and lower the key to adjust.
Gentle CometYOASOBI
Since the overall vocal range is C4–F5, one of my male voice-training students sang it an octave lower! The rhythm is steady and the melody is easy to follow, so it might be just right for women to sing in the original key and for men to sing an octave down.
When singing, the key is to avoid belting and base your voice on falsetto.
If you’re not used to high notes, practice humming.
If you hum using your throat, your singing voice will also stay throaty, so use more breath than you think and hum lightly.
I want you to take in a lot of air through your mouth, but if your chest expands when you inhale, it becomes chest breathing and creates tension.
Relax your shoulders and let the breath go into your abdomen instead.
After that, lightly hold your breath for a moment to prepare, then hum gently—this makes it easier to grasp the right sensation!
greatest common divisorRADWIMPS
Among RADWIMPS’ songs, this one doesn’t sit too high in range, so you don’t need to belt.
As long as you stay mindful of the rhythmic timing, you can aim for a high score! In particular, the A verse stays mostly in the mid–low (mid1) range, so it’s good to sing gently, as if speaking.
The range gradually rises from the B verse, but there’s no need to push your voice.
If you keep the breath flowing and imagine resonating in the head, your head voice will take on a chesty quality, and once you find your comfortable spot, it becomes much easier to sing.
Also, some may find the rhythm tricky where the melody gets fast, but since the range isn’t too high, you’ll be fine if you place the notes carefully and sing with precision.
As the pitch climbs, imagine resonating in the head and try keeping it light!
Cosmic TreatPerfume
Perfume is a dance-vocal unit that has been active for many years.
As a remarkably long-standing group with a one-of-a-kind style, they continue to be popular even among younger audiences like high school students.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Cosmic Treat.
The track adopts the synthwave genre, which emphasizes groove, resulting in a consistently calm vocal line throughout.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.