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[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing songs by Dai Hirai
Hirai Dai is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with a sound rooted in surf music.
His songs carry strong messages, and many of them bring important people to mind as you listen.
His representative tracks include “Stand by me, Stand by you.”, “Mata Au Hi Made” (Until We Meet Again), and “Inoribana.”
This article introduces easy-to-sing songs recommended for those who want to sing Hirai Dai’s music at karaoke.
While Hirai Dai’s songs are generally quite challenging to sing, we’ve gathered relatively easier ones among them, so feel free to use this as a reference.
[Karaoke] Easy-to-sing Hiroai Dai songs (1–10)
Prayer FlowerHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s hit song “Inoribana” became a nationwide success.
Since it’s one of his signature works, many of you have probably heard it.
One reason this song is easy to sing is that its basic vocal range is narrow.
There’s falsetto in the pre-chorus and chorus, but if that part is too difficult, try lowering the key and singing it in chest voice.
Because the falsetto is in the lower range, most people should be able to sing it as long as they’re not particularly uncomfortable projecting their voice.
Alternatively, raising the key can also work.
There are surprisingly many people whose vocal cords struggle with low falsetto but can produce a clean falsetto at moderately higher pitches, so keep that in mind.
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s classic “Slow & Easy,” centered on Hawaiian-inspired music, is characterized by its overall acoustic vibe.
The song features a fair amount of falsetto, so it’s not necessarily easy for everyone to sing, but it does have relatively few long sustained notes.
That makes it a good pick for those who aren’t confident with breath control.
In the C section, there’s an advanced technique called “fake,” similar to the kobushi ornamentation in enka.
If that part is hard to sing, I recommend performing it with your own simpler arrangement.
To the BeachHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s iconic track “To the Beach” stands out with its groovy feel.
The song evokes disco music, with an impressive low-end beat.
It features many phrases that start on the offbeat, as you might hear in R&B or deep house.
Because of that, the rhythm may feel challenging, but the chorus sits on the downbeat and is easy to groove with.
The overall vocal range is also narrow, so among his works, this can be considered a relatively easy song.
DreamHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s song “Dream,” which strongly features EDM elements.
While it’s basically pop music, aspects like the clearly defined build-ups give it that EDM flavor.
The most singable point of this track is, above all, the scarcity of long sustained notes.
Although there are relatively many instances of falsetto, the lack of long tones means you don’t need to worry about breathing.
If the falsetto parts are too difficult, adjust the key so that those sections can be sung in your highest comfortable chest voice.
FAMILY SONGHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s iconic song “FAMILY SONG” is striking for its chill vibe.
While he usually centers his music around R&B and Hawaiian styles, this track notably leans toward a country sound.
The easiest-to-sing aspect of this song is, above all, its narrow vocal range.
Although Hirai Dai’s songs tend to span a wider range, this one is among the narrowest in his catalog.
There are few long notes, and there’s little in the way of vocal runs (often called “feints” in Japanese, akin to ornamented phrasing), making it an easy song to sing even for those with lower voices or who aren’t confident singers.
A Song for YouHirai Dai
The song “A Song for You” features a refreshing melody that really stands out.
It has a bright vibe packed with the charm of Dai Hirai.
The most singable aspect of this piece is, above all, how easy it is to feel the rhythm.
Since it’s built on a 4-beat pattern—the easiest for Japanese speakers to catch—you shouldn’t have trouble with the opening lines.
However, be aware that a bit of falsetto appears in the chorus.
Rather than lowering the key to handle the falsetto, I think it’s actually easier to raise the key by one or two steps so the falsetto falls into a more accessible range.
It’s a strategy that works well precisely because the non-falsetto parts sit on the lower side.
Give it a try!
Island Queen feat. ALEXXXHirai Dai
Island Queen feat.
ALEXXX,” a classic by Dai Hirai, stands out for its sweet lyrics and catchy melody.
Since the song is sung in a relatively low range throughout, it’s recommended for those who struggle with high notes.
There are some low falsetto parts in the pre-chorus and the chorus.
In the pre-chorus, it appears only briefly, so focus more on matching the pitch than producing a perfectly clean tone.
In the chorus, the falsetto shows up in the backing vocals, so if you’re singing it at karaoke, it can be a good option to let the guide vocal handle that line.
That said, neither of the falsetto parts is particularly difficult, so give them a try.