No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
Top 20 Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs (1–10)
Let me introduce some classic songs that always go over well at karaoke!
Singing well at karaoke might be important, but above all, what matters is not killing the vibe. In other words, it comes down to whether the song is familiar and a crowd-pleaser. Here, we’ve picked out especially easy-to-sing tracks from among the classics. We’ve also included technical tips from a writer with experience as a vocal coach, so be sure to use those as a guide and give them a try!
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a popular band with overwhelming support from young people.
Because many of their songs include very high vocal parts, I think a lot of people find them hard to sing.
That’s why I recommend Bitter Vacation.
Among Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s songs, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range, and the vocal line features gentle pitch transitions.
There are still a few slightly challenging sections, but since many people love Mrs.
, I hope you’ll give it a try!
Someone like you.Lilia.
Lilia is a female singer-songwriter who’s popular for her down-to-earth lyrics, especially among young women in their teens and early twenties.
Among her works, the one I particularly recommend is her new song, “Anta Nante.” It’s crafted as a modern, classic J-pop ballad.
It might seem a bit high, but the overall vocal range isn’t that wide, so as long as you adjust it to your own key, even those who aren’t confident singers should be able to sing it without any problems.
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
AKASAKI is one of the most talked-about young singers right now.
His track “Bunny Girl” is his signature song and is currently a viral hit thanks to TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
The piece is very easy to sing.
Although it’s a light, breezy tune, the vocal range is extremely narrow, so anyone—female or male—can sing it easily as long as they set the right key.
If you sing with a slightly breathy tone, your voice will gain richer overtones, giving it a more professional sound, so give it a try if that’s the effect you want.
Someone like you.Lilia.
Riria is a female singer-songwriter who’s popular with young people for her down-to-earth lyrics.
She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is Anta Nante.
This track is crafted as an orthodox J-pop ballad, with an easy-to-sing vocal line throughout.
It might feel a bit high, but it doesn’t require a wide vocal range, so as long as you adjust the key appropriately, even those who aren’t confident singers can handle it without trouble.
I Want to Eat Naan (feat. Yuki Kaai)Yukopi
Composer Yukopi is known for their unique style.
Many of you have probably heard songs like “Kyoufu All Back” and “Neoki Yashinoki.” Among Yukopi’s tracks, the one I especially recommend for women who struggle with pitch is “I Want to Eat Naan (feat.
Utaai Yuki).” This piece has one of the narrowest vocal ranges among Yukopi’s works.
The melody is simple as well, so even those who are off-key or can’t hit high notes should be able to sing it without any issues.
AzaleaKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who enjoys widespread popularity for his broad musical range.
He’s constantly releasing new songs, and his latest track, Azalea, is especially easy to sing.
The piece features a vocal line that’s consistently singable throughout.
Since the song leans heavily toward the lower to mid register, even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it without issue.
However, there is one spot in the final chorus that uses falsetto, so watch out for that.
If you can’t use falsetto, consider lowering the key based on that section.
Cosmic TreatPerfume
Popular dance unit Perfume.
Perfume has been active at the forefront for many years, and recently they have been releasing songs mainly in genres like synth-pop and synthwave.
Their new track, “Cosmic Treat,” is one such work, structured with a focus on the track and overall flow rather than the vocals—a hallmark of synthwave.
As a result, you won’t find complex melodic leaps or high-register parts in the vocal line.
If you keep a solid rhythm and stay on pitch, you should be able to aim for a high score at karaoke.