Easy-to-sing songs by Lila Ikuta: A roundup of tracks you’ll want to try at karaoke

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charm

The song “Omajinai” opens the second mini-album Jukebox.

Its contrast between a driving rock sound and a clear, transparent vocal, together with refreshing lyrics, really lifts the mood.

With its simple melody and narrow vocal range, it’s an easy song to sing, but be careful—there are many spots where it’s easy to slip off pitch, such as the leaps into falsetto.

Since the melody isn’t all that fast relative to the ensemble’s tempo, it’s a pop tune you should be able to sing with some breathing room.

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You at midnight

The song “With You at Midnight” closes out the 2nd mini album Jukebox.

Its delicate vocals, carried by nothing but an acoustic guitar arpeggio, tighten the chest when paired with the sentimental lyrics.

The range is wide and the melody is complex, so it’s challenging, but since the tempo is relaxed, once you learn it well you can sing it with confidence.

With its gentle melody set to a waltz-like 3/4 rhythm, it’s a beautiful number that will draw listeners in even at karaoke.

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Hikari

This song is striking for its gentle tone that softly envelops the listener’s feelings.

Rira Ikuta’s clear, translucent voice weaves together memories of the past and hopes for the future.

Released in December 2020, the track was written specifically for a KISSME documentary.

Its simple arrangement—piano accompaniment alone—enhances the world of the lyrics.

Phrases evoking scenes of ginkgo-lined streets and unchanging smiles resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song to play when you want to feel the bond with someone important, or when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

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The song “Hoseki” included on the 1st album “Sketch.” Its lyrics, which evoke a new departure, together with the lyrical ensemble, create a sentimental yet positive atmosphere.

The finely rising and falling melody is tricky and easy to go off pitch, but since the range isn’t wide and there aren’t any large interval leaps, it’s a good one to try at karaoke if you sing it calmly.

If you’re comfortable with the singing itself, be mindful of dynamics as well—this is an emotional number.

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It’s a solo song by Ikuta Lira, the vocalist of YOASOBI.

This track isn’t an upbeat, belting type of song; it has a gentle, relaxed feel.

The range is F#3 to E5, so there are plenty of high notes, but if you approach it with a falsetto-based technique, I think the pitch will be easier to hit.

You might consider using more breath and other nuances, but first and foremost, focus on matching the pitch accurately.

For the high parts in the chorus, don’t hesitate—switch to falsetto and lock in the pitch.

Among Ikuta Lira’s songs, I think this one is relatively easy to sing, so aim for a perfect score and give it a try!

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A hundred flowers in full bloom

Rira Ikuta, known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, is also active as a solo artist and has produced numerous classic songs to date.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Hyakka Ryoran.

It may seem like a high-pitched song, but for a Rira Ikuta track, its vocal range is relatively narrow, and there aren’t any high sections with continuous falsetto.

However, there are many key changes, so make sure to firmly grasp the melody in advance.