Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

Released digitally in July 2015 under the name Urashima Taro by Kenta Kiritani, this single was created for the au Santaro series commercials.

The arrangement, which makes effective use of the Okinawan instrument sanshin, is also striking.

Since it was made as a CM song for the Santaro series—where the protagonists of fairy tales gather—it’s been crafted to be very simple and easy for anyone to hum, and most men should be able to sing it without strain.

As shown in the commercials, if you imagine a tropical summer seaside while singing, you’ll likely deliver it even better! When you sing, picturing concrete scenes from the song is one of the major factors that enhances your expressive power.

Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man

Summer-colored Fireworks

“Natsuiro Hanabi” is sung alternately by the nine members of Snow Man with no overlapping parts, so it’s very easy to sing solo.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that lets you breathe comfortably and sing with ease.

It’s highly recommended for those who want to sing at a relaxed tempo and feel good doing it.

The vocal range mainly sits around mid1 to mid2, so even if high notes aren’t your strength, you can sing it with confidence.

Ballads can be tricky to add dynamics to, and some people may end up singing them somewhat flatly.

In such cases, putting clear accents on slightly higher notes or at the beginnings of phrases will help create more contrast.

In “Natsuiro Hanabi,” the C-melody is the biggest highlight, so sing it with the feeling of projecting your voice far into the distance and enjoy yourself!

EXILEroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)

EXILE / Road

It’s a classic EXILE ballad! I’ve actually sung EXILE songs live myself, and as a woman I was shocked at how low they are.

Even raising the key by two semitones still felt low, so I think EXILE’s range is very much tailored to male voices.

Michi, with its relaxed tempo, sits around B2–A4, and the chest-voice section in the bridge feels a bit high.

That said, for karaoke scoring, singing in falsetto will almost always match pitch more accurately, so choose whichever approach you prefer! Key points: sing carefully overall to keep your pitch aligned, take breaths at each phrase, and be mindful of pitch tendencies at the ends of phrases.

If you focus on these three, a perfect 100 is definitely within reach! As you keep practicing, it’s also a song where expressive delivery tends to add points, so give it a try!

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

Released in 2000 as MISIA’s seventh single, this song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” The single became her first to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and achieved million-seller status.

Compared to many of MISIA’s earlier songs, it tones down the frequent whistle notes and extreme high pitches, making it easier to sing at karaoke and a staple for many women.

Small SongJUJU

Small Song

JUJU’s “Chiisana Uta” isn’t the kind of song where you belt; it’s a gentle, soothing piece that you can sing without straining your throat.

The A and B sections are in a relatively low range and are sung softly, almost like speaking.

The chorus goes a bit higher, but it’s basically sung in falsetto.

Since JUJU isn’t the type to belt in the first place, many of her songs are probably comfortable to sing.

It might be good to add a variety of songs to your repertoire.

Try singing with that airy, effortless feel that’s characteristic of JUJU.

Endless skystorm

ARASHI – Endless Sky [Official Music Video]

It was released in 2010 as Arashi’s 34th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV Tuesday 9 p.

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drama “Freeter, Ie o Kau,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya, and it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It is a renowned ballad that conveys the importance of moving toward your dreams, like the boundless sky.

wedgeHanako Oku

Kusabi (Wedge) by Hanako Oku

A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.

The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.

Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.

Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.

It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.

With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?