[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!] High songs that are difficult to sing (161–170)
Beyond the way ft. Miku, Rin, and LenGiga
Giga, known as a former member of REOL, is a Vocaloid producer.
Giga has been recognized since the REOL days for stylish compositions, and “Beyond the way ft.
Miku, Rin, Len” especially showcases Giga’s sleek musicality.
While the track features many low-end parts, the chorus includes very high notes.
The pitch changes are also quite abrupt, so it’s fair to say the song demands solid vocal ability.
Give it a try!
ColorMaaya Sakamoto
This is the 29th single by Maaya Sakamoto—who is active as a voice actress, singer, and actress—released on July 25, 2018.
Sakamoto is what you’d call an anison (anime song) singer, and her slightly cute yet powerful vocal delivery seems to embody everything that’s expected in recent anime music.
Not only in the high parts of the vocal melody but also throughout other sections, she appears to create that quintessential “anison” feel by singing with a voice rich in high-order overtones.
I think this track offers a lot that aspiring singers in the anime and game fields can learn from.
SubtitleOfficial HIGE DANDism
This song gives the impression of a moving, listenable ballad.
To sing it with a beautiful, breathy tone like vocalist Fujiwara’s, lung capacity, diaphragmatic breathing, and bodily awareness are all important.
You might think, “There’s so much to keep in mind…,” but don’t worry! First, when you sing, make sure to really listen to the backing drums.
If you sing in sync with the drum accents, it becomes easier to keep the rhythm and to hit the high notes.
By the way, even my female students struggled with this song, saying, “It’s so high!”—I think the key is how you produce the sound.
If you sing with the image of resonating in the back of your head, the overall feel becomes softer, bringing you closer to Fujiwara’s gentle tone.
There are also soaring long tones, so try finding the placement where you can produce them comfortably and sing from there.
crimsonX JAPAN
X JAPAN’s famous and high-pitched song “Kurenai” starts off so relaxed that you might find yourself thinking, “Is this really that song?” For the record, that’s exactly what I thought the first time I heard it (lol).
It might be easier for women to sing in the original key, but it’s quite high for men! Toshl’s vocals are truly incredible—he not only growls but also maintains solid high tones throughout.
The key to hitting high notes is your core.
If your body wobbles, your voice won’t project forward, so make sure to support from your lower abdomen (tanden).
There are parts that feel like shouting, but if you actually just shout, you’ll wreck your throat.
Try to resonate in your head with a “Kyaa!” kind of image instead.
This is definitely a song you’ll want to add to your karaoke repertoire!
I need your loveBeverly
It’s a track included on Beverly’s first original album, “AWESOME,” released in 2017.
It served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “CRISIS: Special Security Squad.” Shun Oguri, who starred in the series, was impressed by Beverly’s live performance and recommended her to the drama’s producer, which led to the song’s selection.
It is one of Beverly’s signature songs, noted for her powerful high-range vocals.
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
When you think of DREAMS COME TRUE, this is the song that comes to mind for many people, right? Just singing it puts you in a truly happy mood, and it always gets everyone pumped up, so it’s a great pick for occasions with lots of people.
It’s no exaggeration to say that when in doubt, you can just sing this song!
If there really is a destined person for meKana Nishino
Hugely popular among middle and high school girls, many want to sing it at karaoke but find it too high to pull off! That’s exactly when having a naturally high chest voice becomes a special advantage—you can proudly sing Kana Nishino.
This cute number, used as the CM song for “Vitamin Carbonated MATCH,” expresses the anticipation of waiting for a destined lover.
The chorus sits in a higher key that really lets your high notes shine, and the rest of the song never dips too low either, making it the perfect track for high-voiced girls.