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[High-pitched warning!] Songs with high notes that are hard to sing
The Japanese music scene is known for having a relatively low emphasis on groove, but an unusually large number of high-pitched songs.
In particular, since Japan has finally started earnestly incorporating overseas music in recent years, the overall level of songs has risen dramatically.
With that in mind, this time we’ve picked out Japanese songs that are on the higher side.
From songs with a wide vocal range, to tracks that have pinpoint high parts, to songs that stay in the high register throughout, we selected from a broad set of perspectives—so be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
[High Notes Warning!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (1–10)
THE DAYPorno Graffitti
PornoGraffitti is famous for their high vocal range, and I think “THE DAY” is one of their highest songs, especially at the top end.
The tempo is quite fast too, so if you’re going to sing it, it’ll be tough to keep up unless you really memorize the song first.
Also, vocalist Okano mostly uses chest voice and belts the high notes in his natural voice, but the highest note at the end of the chorus, C#5, is in falsetto.
That switch is so cool, isn’t it? Since the song is up-tempo, if you’re not comfortable with high notes, I recommend lowering the key by one or two steps instead of starting in the original key.
Rather than focusing on pitch at first, start by getting used to the speed! You might get caught up in just getting the notes out, but don’t forget to breathe!
Answer keyMotoki Omori
This is a solo song by Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and as expected, it features a lot of high notes.
The range is G#3 to B4, so it might be easier for women to sing.
One amazing thing about Omori is that he switches between chest voice and falsetto much more frequently than other artists, but for this song, keeping your eyebrows raised while singing helps make the transitions smoother.
My students often say, “Omori’s eyebrows are always up!” so please use that as a reference.
Also, since the phrases in this song are relatively long, I recommend deciding your breath points before you sing.
If you don’t have enough breath, your voice may drop out in the falsetto sections, so be sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing.
It’s challenging, but it’s a cute song, so once you get used to it, try singing it in a cheerful, bouncy mood!
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
When asked about bands known for their high notes, many people probably think of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE first.
Their songs are often difficult, and their new track “Darling” also features some truly challenging phrases.
This piece has a lot of sustained long notes, and the long tone right before the final chorus is particularly formidable.
The scale that ascends like running up stairs practically requires a mixed voice, so unless you’re very skilled at high notes, it will be difficult to sing well.
Watch me!YOASOBI
It’s such a lively, cheerful song, and ikura’s voice is super cute! It’s fun to listen to, but with a range of G3 to F5, it’s really tough to sing.
While some parts have very clear, easy-to-follow rhythm, there are also Vocaloid-like melodic lines that are very YOASOBI.
Especially in the A verse and the chorus, since they sit high, you’ll want to make the attack on the opening words crisp and clear.
To keep your voice steady, try engaging your glutes as you sing.
The B verse has fast melodies, so I recommend memorizing the lyrics before singing.
It’s an adorable song, so don’t go expressionless—keep your facial muscles lifted the whole time! And sing with a smile to keep your pitch from dropping.
orbitTK from Ling tosite sigure
From the very beginning, “orbit” unfolds with a melancholic tone, and you might wonder, “Maybe this song doesn’t have any death growls?”—but sure enough, they come in solidly in the latter half.
The vocal range is A#3–G5, and as you’d expect from TK, the high notes are extremely lofty.
When singing, it’s fine to use mostly falsetto, but the key is to avoid letting it become a weak falsetto.
If you keep singing in a weak falsetto, you’ll run out of breath as you go, and you’ll barely be able to pull off the death growls that come after the stronger falsetto in the second half! It’s actually easier if you project both your falsetto and your death growls more strongly from the vocal cords than you think.
Also, one of TK’s charms lies in the spacing between words when delivering the lyrics.
If you sing each word carefully, the sense of poignancy deepens and your voice becomes even more beautiful.
Bye-Bye to youUVERworld
Speaking of UVERworld’s songs, they tend to stay in the high register throughout.
This track, too, keeps high notes from start to finish, and the pitch moves up and down quite a lot, so if you’re not used to singing high, there’s a concern you might end up straining your throat.
The high note that pops up at the end of the chorus jumps to a C5, so it might be good to start by practicing just that part to hit it explosively.
To produce a powerful voice like vocalist TAKUYA∞, you need solid core support! If your body wobbles while riding a train or bus, it means your lower abdomen (tanden) isn’t engaged.
That will make your singing waver too, so try singing with firm strength in your lower abdomen.
It’s a difficult song, so don’t rush—practice steadily!
Walking with youNovelbright
This is a very challenging song that jumps straight into the chorus from the start without any intro.
It’s uptempo and has a real band feel, so it’ll look cool if you can sing it! The overall vocal range is G3 to E5, and the melody has sharp rises and falls; the vibe of the A and B sections in the first and second verses changes a bit.
There’s a lot to memorize, isn’t there? (Haha.
) Even if you can breeze through the first verse, many people stumble in the second! My students also started by memorizing the English at the beginning of the second verse! Also, when there are lots of words, try keeping time with your hand while you sing.
There’s almost no time to rest in this song and it’s pretty tough, but if you tackle it melody by melody, you’ll definitely be able to sing it! You’ve got this!