[For Men] Songs to Get Better at Singing: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke
What are the conditions for becoming a better singer?
Of course, taking proper vocal training lessons to learn correct vocal production and turning your body into a “well-resonating instrument” is both fundamental and the most important point.
But after acquiring those “foundational singing techniques,” it’s also crucial to choose songs that match your level and goals, actually sing them, and build your expressive abilities through real-world practice.
In this feature, we’ve selected recommended practice songs for men who want to improve their singing.
For each song, we explain key points to watch out for when singing it and why we chose it.
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[For Men] Songs That Make You a Better Singer: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke (81–90)
Tears of ThornsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc~en~Ciel is a visual kei rock band whose sophisticated musicality has earned high acclaim even in Europe, where meritocracy is the norm.
They have many classic songs, but among them, the one I especially recommend for improving your singing is ‘Ibara no Namida’ (Tears of a Thorn).
This piece is full of interwoven falsetto.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also demands shouts and has very short breathing points, making it highly challenging in several aspects.
Fortunately, it’s not a song with many ad-libs, so with solid practice, you’ll eventually be able to sing it.
Highly recommended for those who want to significantly raise their overall vocal ability.
BONSAIimase
Singer-songwriter imase enjoys tremendous support from young people.
Among teenage boys, many likely admire him.
Of all imase’s songs, the one I especially recommend is BONSAI.
This track features a sound close to funk music, and its vocal lines include a piercing falsetto reminiscent of Earth, Wind & Fire.
It’s perfect for those who want to practice hitting high notes while keeping the groove.
SomedayEikichi Yazawa
Eikichi Yazawa’s classic “Itsu no Hika.” Among Yazawa’s ballads, this work is known as one of his finest.
The key point of this piece is, above all, expressive power.
It’s not enough to just sing with feeling; solid fundamental technique—long tones, shouts, and vibrato—is also required.
Without sufficient volume and crisp articulation, it can sound feeble.
If you want to refine a more masculine singing style, give this song a try.
J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL
MAZZEL is one of the groups supporting Japan’s current boy group boom.
Among their works—renowned for performances that rival K-pop—my top recommendation is J.
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The chorus features falsetto throughout.
It’s not just about hitting high notes; the rapid, repeated switches between chest voice and falsetto make it exceptionally challenging.
Breath control is also crucial, so if you can sing this song with ease, your vocal ability is at a professional level.
life-formGen Hoshino
This is Gen Hoshino’s eighth single released exclusively for streaming, released in August 2023.
It was written as the theme song for TBS’s World Athletics and Asian Games broadcasts.
It’s a comfortable track with a lightly bouncing, upbeat rhythm that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Over this sprightly backing track, Hoshino masterfully delivers a vocal melody that leaps dramatically up and down, smoothly and exquisitely switching his vocal production.
If you focus especially on his singing in the A section, it can serve as a great reference for how to use and differentiate chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice.
I highly recommend listening carefully and studying it in detail.
JUST BECAUSETHE JAYWALK
J-WALK’s classic “JUST BECAUSE.” Often hailed as a hidden gem, this song is highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their singing.
Its defining feature is, above all, intensity.
Unlike today’s mainstream style of singing softly, enabled by advances in audio technology, this track calls for the exact opposite approach.
To use a baseball analogy: if modern vocals get outs with breaking balls put into play, this song strikes batters out with a straight fastball.
In other words, it’s perfect for building fundamental vocal technique.
There are some deceptively tricky ad-libs, too, so even those well-versed in Black music should give it a try.
For Men: Songs to Improve Your Singing. Practice Tracks for Getting Better at Karaoke (91–100)
I love youback number
This is back number’s digital single, released in October 2022.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Maiagare!” and was also selected as the entrance march for the 95th Commemorative National High School Baseball Tournament.
It’s a rock ballad that gently sinks into the listener’s heart.
At first listen, it might seem like a classic, straightforward ballad, but what elevates this staple style into something special is Iyori Shimizu’s vocals.
Though his tone is unadorned, he skillfully switches between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto throughout the song, beautifully conveying its world.
As a practice piece, it’s a bit on the advanced side, but it’s perfect for training smooth transitions between registers.
If you’re not confident with high notes, start by lowering the key and practice in a way that doesn’t strain your throat.