[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!
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[High-pitch warning!] Difficult high-range songs to sing (71–80)
TetrisHiiragi Magnetite
Right now, the most talked-about Vocaloid track is “Tetris.” It’s a new song by Hiiragi Magnetite, characterized by a flashy sound that carries a touch of denpa-style essence.
While this piece doesn’t necessarily feature ultra-high phrases, it’s packed with high lines throughout, and the pitch leaps are extremely sharp, giving it an overwhelming level of difficulty.
With few break points, it also demands strong lung capacity—another challenging aspect.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Rebootmiwa
This is the 25th single by female singer-songwriter miwa, released in August 2019.
It was written as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Nagi’s Long Vacation.” The melody is crafted to bring out the full potential of miwa’s vocal qualities—very clear, powerful high tones rich in upper harmonics—so singing this song requires a fair level of vocal skill.
The key point is how smoothly you can deliver the high notes without forcing them or sounding strained.
If you naturally have a higher voice, it should be relatively approachable—so give it a try!
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new song “Heaven.” When it comes to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, Motoki Omori’s high-tone voice is arguably the most striking feature, and this track makes full use of his upper register throughout.
In addition to extremely high mixed voice and falsetto, the song even opens with a very low phrase.
The low part is brief, but the overall vocal range of the piece is exceptionally wide, making it no exaggeration to call this an extraordinarily difficult song.
[High Notes Warning!] High-Pitched Songs That Are Hard to Sing (81–90)
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s song “familie.” Released as their latest track in August 2024, it’s already become popular among young people for its catchy sound.
Despite that catchiness, the vocal line is surprisingly difficult.
It may sound light and effortless when you listen, but it uses a lot of falsetto, with frequent switches between chest voice and falsetto.
If you’re confident in your falsetto, definitely give it a try.
Good-bye daysYUI
This is a song by YUI, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
It was released in 2006 as her fifth single.
It gained attention as the theme song for the film “Midnight Sun.” The A-melody, where you have to hit high notes without belting, can be difficult unless your natural vocal range is already high.
GIFTMr.Children
Among Mr.
Children’s ballads, GIFT is a standout that gained particular popularity.
This song boasts a fairly wide vocal range, with the lowest note at mid1 A and the highest at Hi B.
While it doesn’t demand delicate, falsetto-like vocals, it requires you to sing the high parts using mixed voice—or even chest voice—with a bit of a shout.
On top of that, the chorus repeatedly hits hi A and mid2 G, so in terms of high-note stamina, it ranks among the most challenging within Mr.
Children’s catalog.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new song “Apollodorus.” Released on July 7, 2024 as a support song for the Paris Olympics, it features especially positive lyrics even among Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s catalog.
Despite its gentle lyrics, however, the vocal line is notoriously demanding: sections using lots of falsetto and mixed voice appear repeatedly.
Give it a try!