For those confident in their singing ability: Challenging songs to try at karaoke!
How do people practice songs that are hard to sing at karaoke? Not being able to hit the high notes, running out of breath, not keeping the rhythm… Even with those worries, don’t you ever think, “It would be so cool if I could nail that difficult song perfectly!”? The truth is, the tougher the song, the more likely it is that you can sing it surprisingly well once you get the hang of a few tricks.
In this article, we’ll introduce the traits of challenging songs you’ll want to try at karaoke, along with techniques to help you sing them well.
Let’s master that song you admire—together!
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[For those confident in their vocal ability] Difficult songs to challenge at karaoke! (21–30)
absolute zeroNEW!Natori
Natori is a singer-songwriter whose vocals blend youthful innocence with sexiness, earning her widespread popularity.
She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend as a high-difficulty track is Zettai Reido.
While Natori often favors a downer vocal style, this piece is crafted with a much louder sound, and the vocal lines are correspondingly raw and aggressive.
The range spans from mid1 A# to mid2 G#, which isn’t particularly wide, but with few break points and many rapid-fire phrases, it’s certainly a challenging song when it comes to nailing the pitch with precision.
Together forever!NEW!Tatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
While he has many catchy songs, he also has some technically demanding ones.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zuutto Issho! This piece requires a wide vocal range from mid1 A# to high A, with quite dramatic pitch movement up and down.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also has few breathing points and many rapid-fire phrases, so in addition to pitch control, strong lung capacity is needed.
It’s a song that demands comprehensive vocal ability, so definitely give it a try.
For those confident in their singing ability: Difficult songs to try at karaoke! (31–40)
Wind GodVaundy
Fūjin by Vaundy, released as the theme song for the TBS drama The Lion’s Hideout, became a nationwide hit, so many listeners are likely familiar with it.
The tricky parts of this song are, above all, the groove and the falsetto.
Its structure is close to the Black music genre of neo-soul, which demands the characteristic groove of Black music.
In addition, the A and B sections feature rapid leaps in pitch, requiring the use of falsetto.
Since it deviates from a typical J‑pop singing style, it’s a song with a fair degree of difficulty.
The Disappearance of Hatsune Miku (feat. Hatsune Miku)cosMo@Bousou-P
A song provided by cosMo@Bousou-P, a so-called Vocaloid producer, included on the album “The Disappearance of Hatsune Miku.” As a Vocaloid track, it’s packed with ultra-fast, high-pitched phrases that would be impossible for a human singer to reproduce, so in a sense it might be the most fitting pick for this article’s theme of “karaoke songs that are hard to sing,” right? Honestly, it feels more accurate to say “impossible to sing” than “hard to sing” (lol).
Since it’s absolutely impossible to recreate the original with live vocals, when you sing it at karaoke, don’t sweat the small stuff—just have fun! If you’re a woman who’s often told you have an “anime voice,” it might actually turn out pretty well (lol).
Utakata LullabyAdo
It’s one of the insert songs from the movie ONE PIECE FILM RED and the only rap track! When I first heard “Utakata Lullaby,” I was shocked, like, “Can a human even sing this?” But thinking about it now, since the song was provided by FAKE TYPE.
, it all makes sense—“So that’s why it’s so rap-heavy!” The songs from the ONE PIECE FILM RED series are insanely popular, and I’ve taught them many times in lessons! Especially this “Utakata Lullaby”—we looked over the lyrics again and again and discussed with students which parts are actually sung and which aren’t.
There are tons of ultra-fast rap sections, and if you listen closely, there are places where there are lyrics but they’re not actually sung.
Once you notice that, you can lock into the rhythm, making it easier and more fun to sing! If you tried before and gave up, give it another shot!
7th TriggerUVERworld
It’s UVERworld’s 21st single, released in 2012.
The melody and overall feel develop really quickly, so practice is everything! It’s got a great groove, and if you can make it through the whole song, it’ll feel really satisfying.
Give it a try for some stress relief!
CITRUSDa-iCE
Da-iCE’s “CITRUS” shot to fame as a high-tone song! I bet many of you, regardless of gender, have tried singing it.
The overall range of the song is F3–D5, which makes it a more comfortable key for women.
Da-iCE singing in such a high register is something many men look up to! The verses (A and B sections) sit in a relatively calm range, but the tricky part is how the chorus suddenly jumps up into the high notes.
When you’re hitting tones this high, if you can’t switch cleanly into head voice, you’ll strain your throat.
Keep the resonance focused in your head at all times—doing so naturally lifts your facial muscles, so don’t forget to stay mindful of that! You’ll also need explosive power, so project your voice as if you’re aiming far into the distance.
The final chorus modulates and goes even higher, so it’s okay to sing out more than you think you need!