A must-see for low-voiced women! Popular songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

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Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

Ayaka’s song was first released for digital distribution on platforms like the iTunes Store in April 2014, and then came out on CD in June of the same year as her 13th single.

It was written specifically as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne.

Since Ayaka herself has a relatively low, rich vocal tone, this track is one of the best choices for women with lower voices to sing at karaoke.

However, because it’s an Ayaka song—she’s renowned for her strong vocal skills—the melody is a bit challenging and not something you can just hum without effort, so be mindful of that.

Be sure to practice smoothly switching your vocal register for the falsetto sections that appear in several spots throughout the song!

Adult Chick ChildrenNEW!yama

yama 'Adult Chick Children' Music Video

Yama is a female singer-songwriter known for her stylish vocal delivery.

While she sometimes sings R&B and clearly has strong vocal ability, Adult Chick Children showcases a vocal line that stays easy to sing throughout, while still making full use of her signature style.

The song has a narrow range, and even with the key change in the latter half, there are no truly high phrases.

However, because the vocals are sung with a relatively thick whisper tone from start to finish, trying to replicate this too precisely can make diaphragmatic control difficult and cause you to run out of breath.

If you’re not used to diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing, start by singing without adding breathiness to your voice.

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Sabasister – Jersey Music Video

Sabasister is a three-piece all-girl band gaining popularity with a pop-punk-flavored rock sound.

Their songs feature friendly, accessible melodies while still conveying a touch of emo, and the vocal lines are kept within a narrow range—mid1 G# to hi C#—making them singable even for male vocalists.

Although every part is generally easy to sing, the chorus has few breathing points; if you focus too much on overtones or push too much volume, you may run out of breath before the next break, so be mindful of that.

To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is Aimyon’s ninth single overall, released in October 2019.

It also serves as the ending theme song for the film “Her Blue Sky.” This track is ideal for women who aren’t comfortable with high notes to sing at karaoke.

For some, the high notes in the chorus might feel a bit tough, but using the karaoke key change function to lower it by about -1 or -2 should make it manageable.

You don’t need to skillfully switch among chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto; you can sing the whole song in chest voice, which makes it a good recommendation for those who aren’t confident singers.

Rather than fixating on “singing perfectly,” focus on giving it your all—you’ll likely deliver a performance that truly resonates with listeners.

Just be careful not to get sloppy in the lower-pitched A-melody sections; even though they’re easier in terms of range, don’t let that lead to careless singing.

DESIREAkina Nakamori

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

This is another song I’d recommend for women who aren’t comfortable with high notes to sing at karaoke.

With this song, almost no one will have trouble with the high range.

However, if you treat it as easy due to the range and just hum through it casually, there’s a risk it will turn into a very flat and boring performance.

So especially at the beginning of the chorus, be sure to sing with a firm, resonant voice.

A low voice with good presence is one of the hardest things to achieve in singing, but please give it your best shot!

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Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

It’s said to be a song released as a single in March 2025, with a double center featuring Kazu Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi.

The overall vocal range is A3–C#5, and since it’s mostly sung around E4, it’s a comfortable key for women.

Listening to the track, it isn’t the type where you belt; it’s sung in a calm, conversational tone.

Because the song flows smoothly, adding a bit of dynamic contrast can help give it definition.

In particular, it’s important to pay attention to the openings of melodic phrases and the accented parts.

Also, where the chorus shifts to head voice on the higher notes, aim for a light delivery and be careful not to add unnecessary tension.

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” — from the DVD released on March 2: ‘Mayo Okamoto 20th Anniversary Tour ~Your Only Story Is Here~’

It was Mayo Okamoto’s debut single, released in May 1995.

It also served as the theme song for the TBS drama “Second Chance.” Mayo Okamoto herself doesn’t particularly give the impression of having a low or thick voice, but the vocal range used in the melody isn’t very wide, so it may be easier to select as a karaoke option for women with lower voices—those who aren’t comfortable with high notes.

Because the song is composed with relatively little range between high and low notes, there’s a risk it can sound very flat if you just breeze through it.

Please keep that in mind and pay close attention to expression when you sing it.