[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 Notes Warning!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (241–250)
DearREOL
Reol, whose sharp musical style has garnered support from a wide audience.
Since starting her solo career, she has been challenging herself with a harder musical direction and has produced numerous technically demanding tracks.
Her song “Dear” is no exception and is a high-difficulty piece.
The particularly tough part is the falsetto section right before the chorus.
It needs to be sung softly, yet it involves fairly long sustained notes.
Because of that, unlike her crisp, punchy style, it requires delicate vocal control.
Paradisenonoc
This is the seventh single by Japanese singer nonoc, released in August 2023.
It was used as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Spy Classroom.
The up-tempo backing track, the sharply rising and falling vocal melody, and the arrangement that unfolds in a very dynamic and dramatic way all come together to make it a very cool song, in my opinion.
It’s a piece with plenty of challenges for the average singer, but if you’re good at high notes, you’ve already cleared one of those hurdles! I definitely encourage you to give it a try.
ClickME:I
An 11-member girl group, ME:!.
Formed through the audition program PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS, the idol group is especially popular among teens and people in their 20s.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for its striking high notes is Click.
Rather than featuring extremely high peaks, this track frequently uses falsetto throughout.
If you want to develop a lower-range falsetto, definitely try using this song as your practice piece.
heartAimyon
This is Aimyon’s 12th single, released on November 24, 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Only Just Married,” and was released digitally in advance on October 20.
It’s a ballad with a very simple arrangement, through which Aimyon’s slightly distinctive voice sounds especially appealing.
While she’s not a singer known for superhuman high notes, she has a voice rich in attractive high-frequency elements.
Because of that, some people might hesitate to choose this song at karaoke just because it’s “high,” but please give it a try.
Aim to sing gently overall so your voice doesn’t become too sharp or harsh.
save your dreamTomomi Kahala
A song released in 1996 by Tomomi Kahara, one of the Komuro Family.
Her songs are all set in a high range, making them quite difficult to sing for people with lower voices.
Even for those with naturally high chest voices, many of her tracks are fairly challenging.
But for anyone blessed with an abundance of high notes that rarely get used, they’re perfect! This song, too, is packed with high notes and falsetto from the very beginning, so if you consider yourself a queen of high notes, definitely give it a try!
[High Notes Warning!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (251–260)
Night Pierrot 360°Ado
This is Ado’s fifth digital-only single, released on June 14, 2021.
It was selected as the opening theme for the late-night drama series “Hatsujōji made 1-jikan” (One Hour Until the First Time).
Now, if you listen to the track all the way through, there aren’t any parts that use so-called ultra-high chest-voice belts, and Ado herself is, if anything, a singer with a relatively low natural chest voice.
However, she more than makes up for that by skillfully switching between vocal registers (chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto) to deliver a brilliant interpretation of the song.
You don’t have to imitate the original exactly, but if you can show off this deft switching of vocal production at karaoke, you’re sure to become the center of attention! Be sure to listen closely to the original, study it, and try to emulate it.
You’ll surely gain a lot from the process!
Sun GoddessLeo Ieiri
Leo Ieiri’s fifth single was released in November 2013, with digital pre-release starting in October of the same year.
The song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Clinic on the Sea.” Beginning abruptly with a high-tension, high-pitched chorus, this track might seem daunting to sing at karaoke right from the start.
However, try to support your voice firmly and be careful not to let it crack.
Keeping an energetic vibe is important too!