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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- [For women] Songs with a narrow vocal range that are easy to adjust the key for!
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- Easy songs that are simple to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks.
- Karaoke songs for men in their 20s that are easy to sing even if you're tone-deaf
- Easy-to-sing songs even for those who aren’t good at singing. Karaoke songs recommended for middle school students.
Recommended for men (1–10)
Wedding SongDISH//
DiSH// is a dance rock band that’s hugely popular among teens and people in their twenties.
They’ve won fans with idol-like looks and catchy music.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Wedding Song.” While it’s crafted as a straightforward pop tune, you can feel a rock vibe throughout the vocal lines.
It has a powerful feel, yet it doesn’t demand many high notes, and you can deliver impact without shouting, so I think it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their pitch.
First NightYorushika
Yorushika is a duo known for their subtle musicality.
Since many of their songs are gentle and calm, people who are tone-deaf might find a lot of Yorushika tracks in their repertoire.
Their new song “First Night” fits that mold.
It’s a simple arrangement of percussion, piano, guitar, and vocals, but because the percussion is relatively assertive, there’s less worry about the vocals standing out too much.
The vocal line itself is also simple, so even those who are tone-deaf should find it easy to sing.
I was looking at the moon.Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer who enjoys popularity across a wide range of generations.
While he’s known for releasing many technically challenging songs, there are some that are easier to sing.
One of those is his new track, “Tsuki o Miteita” (“I Saw the Moon”).
It generally has a downbeat, dramatic tone, so there aren’t many high notes, and the vocal line’s pitch is relatively easy to follow.
However, the chorus does include a brief use of falsetto.
It’s in the mid range where falsetto is typically easiest to produce, so it’s not too difficult, but if you’re not confident, try lowering the key and singing it in chest voice.
Bad personKano Sennritsu
Kanano Senritsu, who is currently making headlines for her private love life, is also active as an artist.
Her song “Warui Hito” (Bad Person) reflects her feelings about the controversy.
When you listen to it, many people may feel it sounds somewhat high.
It is indeed high, but the overall vocal range is relatively narrow.
Because of that, even if you lower the key, it won’t become too low to sing.
If you properly adjust it to your own key, even those who struggle with pitch can sing it without issues, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
ACTORSora Tomonari
Singer-songwriter Sora Tomonari, whose downer-leaning musical style has earned overwhelming support from young listeners.
His songs often show up in karaoke histories, too.
His new track “ACTOR” features plenty of the mid-to-low vocal range that Tomonari excels at.
It’s not the type of song that ramps up in voltage, and even the chorus has a calm feel, so it should be easy to sing for those who tend to go off-pitch when they belt.
Since the overall range is narrow, if it feels too low for you, try raising the key to adjust.
KanadeSukima Switch
Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
Since Sukima Switch is known for their relaxed, “never try too hard” vibe, the key to singing this song is really all about how lightly you can sing without straining.
There might be a few parts—like the melody right before the chorus—where hitting the pitches can be a bit tricky, but the rhythm and the way the lyrics fit are very straightforward.
So I think it’s relatively easy to sing even for men who might say, “I’m not that confident in my singing.
.
.” The main point when singing this song is to always keep it relaxed and unforced.
The original key might be a little high, so find a key that suits you and enjoy it at karaoke!
Recommended for men (11–20)
ALL I WANTYurina Hirate
Yurina Hirate is a female singer who rose to prominence as the center of Keyakizaka46 and has been making her mark as a solo artist as well.
Even during her Keyakizaka days she carried a downbeat aura, and since going solo that mood and her musical style have only become more pronounced.
Of her works, the one I especially recommend is ALL I WANT.
It’s a catchy track that blends R&B and pop, characterized by a very narrow vocal range throughout.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.