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

Vocal coachMami Kubota
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

The skills required for Japanese music from a while back and those for today’s J-pop have changed significantly.

Since a relaxed singing style is now the mainstream, techniques like delicate pitch control and a clear, airy falsetto are becoming essential.

This time, we’ve picked songs that match modern trends while still letting anyone aim for high karaoke scores without strain.

You’ll also find easy-to-understand explanations from a former and current vocal coach, so be sure to check it out to the end!

For women (1–10)

GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

Mika Nakashima “GLAMOROUS SKY” Music Video (4K Video)

GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

“GLAMOROUS SKY,” released as the theme song for the movie NANA.

With lyrics by Ai Yazawa, the original author of NANA, and composition/production by HYDE, it was a smash hit created by an all-star team! The song itself isn’t too high, so it’s in a range that many women can sing comfortably—so I imagine a lot of people choose it.

However, the highest note E5 appears at the end of the second chorus.

That’s where you’ll want to nail it with style! Syllables in the “ma” row tend to be nasal and are harder to produce than other sounds.

So try projecting your voice a bit stronger than you think! Make sure to place the accents firmly to match the timing there.

If the key feels difficult, it’s fine to use falsetto at first.

As you get used to it, you’ll be able to produce a stronger falsetto; brace your lower abdomen and add those accents!

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For women (ages 11–20)

If I could become a constellationcable tie

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “If We Could Become Constellations” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 12

If we could become a constellation, we’d be Kessoku Band.

Kessoku Band’s most famous song, “If We Could Become a Constellation.” The melody isn’t difficult and the rhythm is calm, so many of my vocal training students chose to sing it.

Actually, JOYSOUND staff are doing something called the “95-Point Challenge” with this song, so with practice you might be able to boost your score quite a bit! The overall vocal range is G3–C#5.

The chorus hits C5 repeatedly, so some people might feel it’s “high,” but the melody has momentum, so if you focus on accents, you’ll be fine! First, listen carefully to identify which parts are the high notes.

Take the spots where you think, “Maybe here?” and turn them into accents by riding the rhythm with some drive.

The key point is to project your voice forward! Start with sectional practice so you can produce sound comfortably, and do your best!

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Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei

Blooming at night

Suisei Hoshimachi Blooming at Night

Believe it or not, this song appeared in the 2025 JOYSOUND rankings and is getting attention as an easy one to sing at karaoke! It’s a perfect fit for today’s theme.

Listening to it, the range isn’t too wide compared to other songs by Suisei Hoshimachi, and it sits mostly in the mid-range, so the pitch should be easy to catch.

The overall vocal range is G#3–E5.

At first glance that might seem “high,” but the top note E5 only appears once, at the very end of the chorus.

You don’t need to belt it in chest voice—hitting it cleanly in head voice feels great! Focus on breath support and try popping the note out with a quick, controlled attack.

It’s also a groovy track, so keep your body in the groove and sing carefully to avoid slipping out of rhythm.

Be sure to learn it!

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May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

May it overflow with kindness — JUJU

Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.

It’s a rock ballad with a beautiful, very memorable melody that’s easy to pick up, so if you’re reasonably confident in your singing, it’s a song where you can definitely aim for a high score.

In the intro A-melody, there’s a line that uses a lot of chromatic (semitone) movement, so be careful not to let the pitch get vague there.

Also, if you sing with a clear contrast in dynamics between the chorus and the other sections, it will sound even better.

However, even in the stronger parts, make sure it doesn’t turn into singing “by brute force.” Skillfully using a stronger mixed voice seems to be the key to making it sound good.

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ORIONMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'ORION' Music Video

ORION Mika Nakashima

It’s Mika Nakashima’s 27th single, released in November 2008.

It’s a very simple ballad, so if you sing each note carefully, I think it’s relatively easy to score high at karaoke.

Rather than focusing on “singing well,” aim for a natural delivery and you’ll likely get a good score.

If there’s a tricky part, it would be the switch to falsetto at the end of the chorus.

Practice making the transition between chest voice and falsetto sound natural.

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DESIREAkina Nakamori

Akina Nakamori - DESIRE

DESIRE Akina Nakamori

It’s Akina Nakamori’s 14th single, released in February 1986.

Showa-era J-pop often features straightforward melodies, and this song is no exception.

It’s also a track that’s relatively easy to score high on in karaoke.

However, there are many low-pitched parts, so be sure to project properly so your voice doesn’t get buried.

If you can produce a slightly gritty, weighty low tone like Akina Nakamori’s, that would be perfect!

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SoupSakura Fujiwara

Sakura Fujiwara – “Soup” (short ver.)

Soup Sakura Fujiwara

Sakura Fujiwara, a singer-songwriter who played the heroine in the 2016 TV drama “Love Song” starring Masaharu Fukuyama.

This was her debut single and also the drama’s theme song.

Imitating her distinctive vocal phrasing might be challenging, but the required vocal range isn’t that wide, and if you learn the melody well before performing, you should be able to aim for a high score.

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