Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (21–30)
March 9Remioromen
Because the pitch gap between the chorus and the other parts is steep, this song is often classified as difficult.
However, if you can handle that range, it’s a great track for aiming at a high score.
The key points are that the tempo is slow, so make sure to sustain notes where needed and keep a steady rhythm!
Only HumanK
This is the fourth single in Japan by the Korean singer K, released in November 2005.
Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” many of you may find it familiar.
Now, I’m introducing this song as one that’s “easy to score high on,” but it’s actually quite difficult! It’s true that it’s a leisurely ballad with a relatively straightforward vocal melody, but to deliver it properly requires a great deal of expressiveness.
Along with that, you need to skillfully switch among chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto, choosing the appropriate timbre and technique, and you must have advanced control to shift registers within the song.
In the recording sessions I run as part of my vocal training lessons, I’ve recorded students singing this song several times, but my honest impression is that very few can perform it like the original.
So, it’s definitely a pick for advanced singers, but if you’re confident, give it a try! And if you’re thinking, “I want to improve more!”, feel free to send me a message—I offer lessons and advice!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (31–40)
A passing shower at 2 p.m.completely; drastically; entirely; with a bang (sound of sliding door opening)
Garari is a young singer-songwriter recognized even by Enon Kawatani.
Known for her inventive songwriting, she quickly gained attention starting in 2024.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Afternoon Shower at Two O’Clock.
It has a very narrow vocal range and plenty of rests, so even those who struggle with breath control can sing it without difficulty.
The song modulates in the chorus, so as long as you’re careful not to miss the pitch there, you should be able to aim for a high score.
Broken RadioHidemasa Tokunaga
HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA, released in July 1990 as his 10th single.
By now, it’s a staple karaoke choice as a 1990s male-vocal ballad, right? Tokunaga’s voice is very high, and the key is a bit high for the average male singer, so many people might find it tough to sing in the original key.
However, the melody itself is very smooth, beautiful, and easy to remember, so I hope you’ll give it a try and make it your own.
It may not directly affect your score, but if you sing while paying attention not to lose the “transparency” and “openness” in the chorus, it will sound even better!
Graduation DaySasuke
Sasuke’s third single, released in January 2006.
Since it’s a song from the 2000s, the melody and chord progression are a bit more intricate compared to the pop songs from the ’80s and ’90s that we often feature in this theme, so some people might hesitate to pick it for aiming at a high karaoke score.
Still, while there are a few “trap” sections in the song, it’s basically made up of simple, gentle, and beautiful melodies, so I’d love for you to learn it and give it a try.
The key is on the higher side for a male vocalist, so be mindful when setting the key, and try to keep a good balance so the singing and tone don’t become heavy.
At all times.Noriyuki Makihara
Even though this famous song is wonderful, it’s also a universal tune that anyone can sing easily.
Even if you’re not good at karaoke, with a few practice runs you’ll get the hang of it and be able to aim for a high score relatively easily.
Enjoy singing it!
day by dayKANA-BOON
KANA-BOON is a rock band that has enjoyed lasting popularity over the years.
Known for their unique expression and the profound messages that shine through it, they’ve dropped numerous hit songs to date.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is Hibi.
It’s a J-pop ballad wrapped in a powerful yet fleeting mood, sung at a relaxed tempo throughout.
While the melody isn’t exactly gentle in its rises and falls, the lyrics have relatively few words, so you can properly prepare before any sudden jumps in pitch.