Karaoke songs recommended for men with low voices or who are good at singing in a low register

MoneyShogo Hamada

Money (WE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD.)

Among Shogo Hamada’s songs, the keys are generally stable, so I think they’re easy to sing.

“Kanashimi wa Yuki no Yō ni” has a lower overall key, but the chorus goes a bit higher, and as a ballad it may be harder to hit those notes.

Therefore, the more up-tempo “Money” should be easier to sing and more likely to get the crowd going.

dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Tonbo / THE FIRST TAKE

A mega-hit song that was tied in as the theme for “Tonbo,” which drew attention for its bold casting and extreme direction.

Its catchy, upbeat style, wide recognition, and above all its comfortable vocal range are likely why it’s a heavy-rotation favorite at karaoke.

To the most important personTunnels

To the most important person

It was released in 1992 as Tunnels’ 19th single.

The song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu,” and is a rare message song among Tunnels’ singles, addressing the prime minister—the country’s top leader—and exploring how Japan ought to be.

Happy Endingback number

back number – Happy End (full)

This is back number’s 16th single, released on November 16, 2016.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” Within this beautiful slow ballad, vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s masculine tone really shines.

To recreate the song’s atmosphere at karaoke, I think a resonant low-end in your voice is essential.

In the chorus where it climbs into higher notes, even his own singing has a slightly rough edge—and that’s part of the song’s charm.

Even if you feel self-conscious about singing high notes, don’t worry—just go for it and sing your heart out!

milk teaMasaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea (Full ver.)

This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, released on May 24, 2006.

Incidentally, it was released as a double A-side together with the song “Utsukushiki Hana.” As for this track, it’s crafted as an acoustic ballad, letting you enjoy a wonderfully gentle vocal tone.

Just by listening, you can almost sense the aroma of milk tea—just like the title—testament to his superb expressive singing.

Although Fukuyama is known for his beautiful low register, here he likely adjusted to the song’s mood, singing with a light touch that keeps the track from feeling heavy.

For low-voiced male singers covering this at karaoke, try placing the sound toward your upper palate to recreate the feel of the original.

Give it a try! And be careful not to let your voice get rough.

I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito - I've Always Loved You

Saito Kazuyoshi’s 38th single, released in April 2010.

Since it’s a song by Saito, whose slightly husky voice is part of his charm, you might think it’s fine even with a low voice—but watch out, it can be trickier than it seems.

For some low-voiced singers, the high notes in the chorus could be a stumbling block.

It’s best to check whether you can handle the original key before singing.

Musically, it’s a classic medium-tempo rock ’n’ roll number, so it’s an easy track for anyone to try.

To make it sound cool, try singing slightly behind the beat relative to the backing track.

Roller CoasterSIRUP, SUMIN & A.G.O

SIRUP, SUMIN & A.G.O – Roller Coaster (Official Lyric Video)

The track “Roller Coaster” features R&B singer SIRUP collaborating with Korean vocalist SUMIN and beatmaker A.

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The piece is crafted as a mid-tempo slow jam, in line with a global trend.

It maintains a smooth, downbeat vibe throughout, with both SIRUP’s and SUMIN’s parts sung in the low to mid register.

Male vocalists who can produce rich overtones can especially bring out the appeal of the lower range, so if you’re confident in your vocal technique, definitely give it a try.