Gentle songs you want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
When you hear “songs by artists with gentle voices,” whose songs come to mind?
Songs by artists with soft, gentle voices can be so soothing to listen to, can’t they?
Some of you might even be thinking you’d like to try singing those kinds of songs the next time you go to karaoke.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of tracks sung with gentle voices!
It’s a soothing song list that’s great for both listening and singing, so be sure to use it as a reference.
Gentle songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Before our feelings overlap…NEW!Ken Hirai
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
Letter to TomorrowAoi Teshima
This is the fifth single by female singer Aoi Teshima, who drew attention after singing the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea when she was still unknown.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama Love That Makes You Cry (Itsuka Kono Koi wo Omoidashite Kitto Naite Shimau) and became a hot topic when it won the Best Theme Song Award at the Tokyo Drama Awards 2016.
Aoi Teshima’s rich yet gentle voice has a soothing effect that can calm anyone who listens.
It’s a tender number that you can sing softly and serenely at karaoke.
heartAimyon
This is the 12th single by Aimyon, a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity—especially among younger listeners—for her uniquely angled lyrics and songs that carry a touch of nostalgia.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Only Just Married,” the track is memorable for its piano tones riding on an ear-catching beat.
Aimyon’s gentle yet striking vocals—so characteristic of her—blend with the catchy chorus to naturally resonate deep within the heart.
It’s a bittersweet yet tender love song that women in love will definitely want to sing at karaoke.
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Motohiro Hata
This is the second single by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, whose name became widely known among listeners of all ages thanks to the massive hit of Himawari no Yakusoku.
The song was used as the image track for the documentary program Tejisei: 1461 Days of Memories, and there’s even an anecdote about actor Kei Tanaka singing it during vocal warm-ups before going on stage.
It’s a number brimming with the charms of Hata—whose gentle voice is emblematic of today’s J-pop scene—and its beautiful melody feels so pleasant.
Despite its tenderness, the powerful vocals in the chorus hit you right in the heart, making it a classic you should definitely try at karaoke.
Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu
A song by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, who had already drawn attention—especially among younger generations—since his days as a Vocaloid producer under the name Hachi.
Chosen as the theme song for Tokyo Metro’s “Color your days.” ad campaign, it has remained on the charts for an extended period and is regarded as one of Yonezu’s signature tracks.
The striking arrangement featuring acoustic guitar, paired with his distinctive vocals, creates a contrast that stands out as truly unique in today’s J-pop scene.
It’s a song with a heartfelt message that we hope you’ll try to emulate at karaoke, capturing that gentle vocal tone.
Song of PointillismSonoko Inoue
A song by singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, who was inspired to pursue music by her mother, a former band member, and who is also active as an actress.
It originally drew attention as a collaboration with the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, but was later released as a solo version on her third album, “Shiro to Iroiro.” Even with only a piano arrangement, her vocals craft a vivid world and convey a strength at the core that’s more than just gentle.
Because the accompaniment is so simple, it’s a challenging song to sing—but one you should definitely try at karaoke.
Mutual loveNEW!aiko
Aiko often has songs that span a wide range from low to high notes.
In the new song “Sōshi Sōai,” the key range looks wide at G#3–C#5, but the actual sung range is lower than you might expect.
The B4 range is used in the chorus and elsewhere, but for most women, that pitch should come out naturally without much effort.
Rather than a “cheerful!” vibe, it’s a song that strongly conveys “bittersweet emotion,” so it’s one you can sing with a calm tone.
When you actually try singing it, you may find many phrases where the pitch drops at the end of the melody lines, which can make intonation tricky for some.
It’s true that moving from low to high can be easier if you have momentum, but going from high to low is very difficult to land accurately.
Try singing lightly while sustaining your breath all the way to the end.