[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 hard to sing (231–240)
First love is cryingAimyon
This is Aimyon’s 13th single, released on June 8, 2022.
It was selected as the theme song for the Monday 10 p.
m.
drama “Who Needs True Love?” While many people might not think of Aimyon as a high‑tone singer, the powerful chest‑voice highs you can hear mainly in the chorus are quite remarkable.
If you try singing it in the original key at karaoke, you’ll really feel it.
Be sure not to strain your throat—sing it openly and resonantly to show off your skills to everyone around you! The contrast with the low notes in the non‑chorus sections is also crucial in this song, so make sure you can sing those parts with a well‑resonant chest voice that vibrates through the thoracic cavity.
StarmineDa-iCE
The two members of Da-iCE are famous for having a wide vocal range.
The range in “Starmine” is quite broad, from C#3 to D#5.
Points to watch out for are pitch shifts, switching between chest voice and falsetto, and the bouncy rhythm.
Right at the start, Hanamura comes in with a gritty belt, but if you brace yourself awkwardly, you’ll tense up and strain your throat, so try to relax.
Singing comfortably is the most important thing, so at first it’s totally fine to sing everything in falsetto! Once you get used to the song, try gradually strengthening that falsetto.
Use your body so you don’t tense up, and above all, enjoy singing!
[High Notes Warning!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (241–250)
Venus bugHoshimachi Suisei
Since the hit of “Bibidebaba,” Suisei Hoshimachi has been consistently dropping hit tunes.
One of her signature charms is the seamless switching between head voice (falsetto) and chest voice, and her new song “Venus Bug” showcases that appeal throughout.
While the falsetto itself isn’t extremely high, it appears so frequently that the song boasts a high level of difficulty.
Low falsetto in particular is prone to issues with pitch control and volume, so if you can sing this piece with ease, you’ll almost certainly have mastered low-register falsetto.
ultra soulB’z
As you may know, this is a B’z song released on March 14, 2001 as their 31st single.
Some might wonder, “Why recommend a male-vocal song in a list for women?” But B’z vocalist Inaba is incredibly compelling when singing in high tones, and he shows that off to the fullest in this track—especially in the chorus where the title appears in the lyrics.
That’s why it’s a song I’d love for women who are good at high-tone singing to try, even if their natural speaking voice is lower and more masculine.
If you can deliver it even cooler than the original male vocal, you’ll definitely draw attention! That said, it is still a male-vocal track, so if a woman is singing it, you might want to raise the key a little.
If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa
Singer-songwriter Koresawa, who keeps her appearance private in the media, has garnered overwhelming support from women of her generation for the relatable world of her lyrics.
“Atashi wo Kanojo ni Shitai Nara,” included on her first album Korekara, is a pop tune that was selected as the ending theme for the music program Buzz Rhythm.
It doesn’t require any special technique, but you should be careful because the melody in the chorus drops sharply from a high pitch, making it easy to go off key.
In karaoke, you can draw attention not only by featuring the high notes but also by singing with expressive dynamics in a cute style, so if you can manage it, keep that in mind.
BAD modeHikaru Utada
This is the title track of Hikaru Utada’s album, released digitally in January 2022, about three years after her previous work.
Utada has been known for her exceptional talent since her debut, and her expressive vocal artistry shines in this song as well.
You can enjoy her voice, which has become even more refined and mature.
The song’s tempo and rhythm are very light and upbeat, so when you sing it at karaoke, be careful not to push too hard—aim for a light, resonant tone.
You’ll definitely catch people’s attention.
A good tip for achieving a beautiful sound is to place the voice as if it’s hitting the upper palate.
Give it a try!
Catarsis of a Nation's DemiseALI PROJECT
This song by ALI PROJECT (Ari Project), hereafter AliPro, was released on May 24, 2006 as the unit’s 16th single.
It was produced as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime .
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Vocalist Arika Takarano is highly acclaimed for her singing ability, and that strength is fully showcased in this track, where she masterfully delivers an extremely complex melody and lyrics.
Many AliPro songs feature distinct, intricate melodies, so I’d love to see confident female singers take on the challenge.
However, to truly reproduce Takarano’s vocal performance, it may not be enough to simply be good at high notes—you’ll likely need a solid foundation in vocal technique as well.