Lovely karaoke song

Makihara Noriyuki songs that are easy to sing. With key adjustments, can men with lower voices give them a try too?

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s songs are so appealing for their warm messages and his gentle vocals.

He has produced numerous hit songs, many of which are karaoke staples.

However, many of his tracks sit in a higher key for male singers, so quite a few people may feel, “These are hard to sing…”

In this article, I’ll introduce some of Makihara’s songs that are relatively easy to sing.

Along with melodies that are naturally singable, I’ve also selected some songs whose ranges aren’t too wide, leaving room for key adjustment—so even men with lower voices should give them a try.

Let’s dive right in!

Easy-to-sing songs by Noriyuki Makihara. With key adjustments, even men with lower voices can give them a try! (11–20)

I’m going to see you.Noriyuki Makihara

Coming to See You [Live]

Noriyuki Makihara goes to see you

A song I definitely want you to sing at karaoke with your partner is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Kimi ni Ai ni Iku” (“Going to See You”).

It’s the opening number of his 1993 album SELF PORTRAIT, a ballad that gently expresses a man’s Sunday feelings as he heads out on a date with his girlfriend.

Listening to the lyrics warms your heart.

There’s a key change in the pre-chorus, so pitching it might be a bit tricky.

The final phrase is also a little high, but it’s a song I hope you’ll challenge yourself with and sing in front of your girlfriend.

Raise the rankinglower

In conclusion

I introduced some relatively easy-to-sing songs by Noriyuki Makihara.

Many of his songs are in a high key, so there were lots of recommendations for men who are good at hitting high notes.

That said, there are also songs with a more moderate range that allow for key adjustments, so men with lower voices should definitely try them in a key that suits them!