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Aim for a high score! A collection of easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for high school students

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

When karaoke has a scoring feature, you can’t help wanting to go for a high score, right?

I’m sure many of you enjoy competing for high scores with your friends.

This time, for high school students who love karaoke, I’ve selected some songs that seem relatively easy to sing and good for aiming at high scores.

The key to getting a high score at karaoke is, above all else, to memorize the melody and rhythm (note values) accurately!

If you want to aim for a high score, listen closely to the guide melody, memorize it, and then try singing.

If you’re thinking, “There’s no way I can memorize all that,” one trick might be to turn up the guide melody volume so it’s easier to hear while you sing.

Some of the individual song introduction articles also include advice specifically for getting high scores, so be sure to use this article as a reference and get a leg up on your friends!

Aim for a high score! A collection of easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for high school students (51–60)

Route 66EXILE THE SECOND

EXILE THE SECOND / Route 66 (Music Video)

Route 66EXILE THE SECOND

A song released in 2017 by EXILE THE SECOND, inspired by the trans-American highway Route 66.

The contrast between the opening electric guitar and EXILE’s EDM image is incredibly cool.

It’s high-tempo yet surprisingly easy to sing, and the falsetto parts feel great to perform—an excellent track.

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Warai-kata (the way of laughing)A Night’s Little Laugh

Warai Kata / Yoru no Hito Warai (Official Music Video)

A Night’s Laugh of Warai Kata

This song, sung by the popular couple YouTubers Yoru no Hito Warai, is probably familiar to many high school students.

Its warm, heartwarming lyrics are charming and will make you feel cozy as you listen.

Since the melody doesn’t have large pitch jumps throughout, it’s an easy song to sing in karaoke without going off key.

The tempo is also just right—not too fast and not too slow—so you can check the pitch and rhythm word by word as you sing, making it perfect for aiming for a high score.

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

Koisuru Hisshaku Koresawa

This is a song released in 2019 by Koresawa, a singer-songwriter who debuted in 2011 and is hugely popular among high school students for her captivating voice and poetic world.

Since her debut, she’s had the distinctive policy of not showing her face in the media.

The piercing lyrics set over electric guitar arpeggios resonate strongly.

It’s a piece sung without belting, in a calm yet sentimental tone, so the key will likely be how well you can convey its unique atmosphere.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Little Love Song

A Small Love Song MONGOL800

A track from MONGOL800’s second album “MESSAGE,” which was released in September 2001.

It’s one of MONGOL800’s signature songs, yet it has apparently never been released as a single! Musically, it’s a very straightforward, simple punk rock song, and there don’t seem to be any especially difficult parts to sing.

So it’s practically a must-pick when you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke! Of course, the best way to enjoy it is for everyone to forget about the score, belt it out, and have fun.

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Aim for a high score! A collection of easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for high school students (61–70)

lightly; nimbly; flutteringlySakurako Ohara

Sakurako Ohara – Hirari (Music Video YouTube ver.)

Hirari Ohara Sakurako

This is Sakurako Ohara’s sixth single, released in March 2018.

It was also used as the theme song for the film Cheer Dance.

The song is a quintessential female-vocal ballad, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to memorize for karaoke.

Its appeal lies in its very straightforward, sincere vocal delivery, so even in karaoke, aim to sing boldly with a clear, expansive tone.

In the original, she mixes in falsetto on some of the high notes, but if switching registers is tricky for you, it’s fine to lower the key a bit and sing everything in chest voice.

You’ll likely score higher that way.

Try to emphasize the brighter, higher overtones and aim for a luminous, spacious performance throughout.

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Wake Me UpTwice

TWICE「Wake Me Up」Music Video

Wake Me UpTwice

This is TWICE’s third single in Japan, released in May 2018.

Since this song hardly features any tricky melodic developments that would trip you up in karaoke, it should be relatively easy for those aiming for a high score to sing.

The key to a high score will likely be whether you can handle the rap-style part in the second chorus without getting tangled up in the rhythm or words.

It might sound a bit fast and difficult, but once you try it, you’ll probably find it’s more manageable than you expect—so don’t be afraid to give it a shot.

If you find the brief switch to falsetto in the high notes of the chorus challenging, try lowering the key.

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crescent moonAyaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

Ayaka Mikazuki

Ayaka’s 4th single, released in September 2006.

It’s such a massive hit for Ayaka that it hardly needs an introduction.

For those who were high school students as of 2020, this might be a song that came out around the time you were born, but you all know it, right? Now, Ayaka is known for her strong vocal ability, but not only with Mikazuki—her songs are generally relatively easy to sing even for those who aren’t great with high notes.

In particular, Mikazuki has a slow tempo and a very familiar, approachable melody, so I think it’s a good one for aiming at a high score.

I especially recommend it to those who are good at singing in falsetto.

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