[Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits

AzaleaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who commands tremendous support from the general public with a wide-ranging musicality—from catchy ballads to downbeat dance tunes.

Recently, his sound has become more refined, and there’s been an increase in songs that aren’t particularly catchy for singers to perform.

However, Azalea is different.

Aside from a single falsetto that appears near the end, this piece is sung within a narrow range and doesn’t feature complex melodic rises and falls.

As long as you can nail that final falsetto, it’s definitely a song you can aim for a high score with.

SHUJINKOWhale at Night in the City

KUJIRA YORU NO MACHI “SHUJINKO” Music Video

Under the concept of creating fantasy, the rock band Kujira Yoru no Machi has been churning out catchy songs and gaining popularity among young people.

Many of you may already know them, as their recent momentum has been tremendous.

From their catalog, the track I especially recommend is SHUJINKO.

It’s a sharp, rock-driven number, but the vocal range is relatively narrow and there aren’t complex melodic jumps.

As long as you pay attention to dynamics and pitch, it’s a song anyone can aim for a high score with.

Voice of the SeaKenta Kiritani

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

This is a single sung by actor Kenta Kiritani, released in July 2015 under the name “Urashima Taro,” familiar from the au commercials.

If you’re going to sing this song at karaoke, it shouldn’t be too difficult, since Kiritani himself sings it in a very simple, unaffected way and the melody is gently crafted.

Even the high notes that can sound a bit strained when you listen to him aren’t actually an unreasonable range when you try singing them yourself, so I think many men will be able to manage it in the original key.

If you sing it plainly and sincerely, scoring a high mark might not be just a dream!

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

Regarding the opening theme of the TV anime “Chi.

: On the Movements of the Earth,” which has been airing since October 2024, I heard the song’s production actually ran into difficulties and the full-length digital release was postponed to the following year.

Because of that, the track has continued to generate buzz even after its release.

One of my students, who’s pretty good with high notes, also sang this song! The vocal range of “Kaijū” is F#3–B4, so I think it’s a relatively easy song for men to sing if they can use their falsetto effectively.

For songs like “Kaijū” that start abruptly, you want to clearly imagine the pitch before you produce the sound.

However, the initial “na” consonant is a nasalized sound and is actually quite tricky to deliver! Try projecting your voice more forward than you think you need to.

The rhythm is intricate, so if you keep a tight groove and sing with small, steady pulses, you should be able to sing freely and comfortably.

It’s a really cool track, so aim for a perfect score!

fireworks (launched into the sky)Kenshi Yonezu

[BOOTLEG] Uchiage Hanabi Kenshi Yonezu

Regarding the duet song Uchiage Hanabi with DAOKO, this time I’ll introduce Kenshi Yonezu’s solo version! The overall vocal range sits at a relatively calm C3–A4, showcasing Yonezu’s characteristically gentle, tender tone throughout.

In fact, pitch tends to become less stable in the lower notes than the higher ones, so it’s important to pay close attention to the very beginning of each phrase.

If your breathing is shallow, it becomes harder to produce sound, so focus on taking deep breaths.

To nail the pitch, it also helps to lift your facial muscles.

Rather than lifting them while singing, raise them as you inhale and keep them engaged as you phonate.

Since the song is relaxed, there’s ample time for breaths, so don’t forget to take one each time.

Also, because it sits in the midrange, make sure to project your voice forward so it doesn’t get muffled!

RADWIMPSIs there still anything that love can do?

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’s “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” is a song released on July 19, 2019 as the theme song for the film Weathering With You.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

The tempo is relaxed, and the melody line is easy to follow.

If you sing each phrase carefully, you won’t fall out of rhythm, making it easy to match the pitch bar as well.

The overall vocal range is C#3–F#4; it goes a bit high, but since it’s a gentle song, use your falsetto to sing with a soft feel.

Try to project your voice as if it’s resonating in your head, coming from the top of your head for both low and high notes.

When you focus on head resonance, your facial muscles naturally lift, and keeping them that way makes it easier to stay on pitch.

Around the chorus, adding an accent to the initial note helps your voice come out clearly and lets you sing comfortably.

Mr.ChildrenSong of Departure

Mr.Children “Tabidachi no Uta” MUSIC VIDEO

Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.

The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.

At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.

As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.

Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!