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!
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Recommended for women (1–10)
To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon
If there’s a part that might trip up people who aren’t confident singers, it would probably be the A and B sections, which make frequent use of a relatively low range.
The range used in the chorus isn’t that high.
In the lower notes, if you end up using so-called “throat voice,” it becomes harder to maintain pitch, so try singing with the image of supporting your voice with your abdominal muscles as much as possible.
As a piece of music, it’s very pop and easy to remember.
Assaulted by a love songNEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
While K-pop-style songs dominate today’s idol scene, they base their music on the classic, traditional Japanese idol sound.
Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” follows this approach as well, featuring an easy-to-sing vocal line.
Although the song doesn’t have a particularly wide vocal range, there is a falsetto part in the chorus, so it’s a good idea to adjust the key to suit that falsetto.
Recommended for women (11–20)
LOVE LOVE LOVENEW!DREAMS COME TRUE
LOVE LOVE LOVE, a famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE released in 1995.
If you’re a woman in your 40s, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The song’s vocal range is mid1 F# to hi C#, which is relatively narrow for a DCT track.
The tempo is very relaxed, and the melodic movement is gentle, so as long as you’ve memorized the vocal line well, you’re unlikely to go off pitch.
However, because the slow tempo leads to more long notes, it’s advisable to master diaphragmatic breathing to maintain stable vocal production.
LieNEW!Hitomi Yaida
Hitomi Yaida’s classic “Uso” (Lie).
It’s a well-known song, so for many people, when they think of a ballad by her, this is the one that comes to mind first.
The track’s appeal lies in its very relaxed tempo.
While Yaida often writes songs with a wide vocal range, this piece has a narrower range and gentle pitch movement.
There are moments of falsetto, but she’s intentionally using falsetto for notes that could easily be sung in chest voice, so even those who aren’t confident in their range can sing it without difficulty.
feelin’muque
The band muque, known for a sound inspired by Western music, has been gaining popularity.
If you follow Japanese rock, you’ve probably heard their songs at least once.
Among muque’s works, the one I especially recommend is “feelin’.” This piece centers on synth-pop, which differs from their usual musical style.
Since this genre places more emphasis on the track and instrumentation than on vocals, the vocal lines are naturally kept simple.
The range isn’t high either, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Small SongNEW!JUJU
JUJU made her full-fledged debut in 2009.
For many women in their 40s, “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” might be their youth anthem.
JUJU released “Chiisana Uta” in September 2025.
It has a very calm vibe, so once you learn the melody, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
The overall vocal range is G#3 to C#5, and since it’s not a song that requires belting, it’s reassuring for those who struggle with high notes.
If you place each word carefully as you sing, you won’t rush the rhythm.
Singing as if you’re speaking to someone also helps you keep the rhythm, so it’s recommended! For parts that feel a bit high, use plenty of breath and lightly sing with the image of resonating in your head.
Also, the key changes in the last chorus and the range goes up, so don’t push it—getting comfortable using falsetto there will make it easier to sing.
cyberChilli Beans.
Chilli Beans.
is a three-piece rock band that’s gaining popularity for their stylish sound.
While they’re categorized as a rock band, their music is highly diverse, characterized by a complex blend of various genres.
Among their songs, one I particularly recommend is “cyber.” The falsetto in the chorus might make it seem challenging, but because the song has a narrow vocal range, anyone can sing it easily as long as they adjust it to their own key.