[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.
Please use this article to suit your own aims.
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[For Men] Songs That Make You a Better Singer: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke (131–140)
HouyouShinichi Kawaharada
Japanese actor Shinichi Kawaharada’s second single, released on October 21, 2020.
And in fact, this song is one I worked on—I handled the arrangement and sound production, vocal direction, and keyboard performance.
I aimed to make it a generally mid-tempo, easy-to-sing piece, but there are a few deliberate twists, such as how certain phrases resolve melodically.
Please pay close attention to pitch and vocal delivery in those sections when singing.
Can I call it magic?Ken Hirai
This is Ken Hirai’s 40th single, released on June 22, 2016.
It’s a slow ballad composed only of acoustic guitar and vocals, and that simple arrangement lets you fully enjoy Hirai’s exceptional vocal ability.
The most important point when singing this song is, as expected, the technique of freely controlling the voice by switching naturally and smoothly between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto.
Of course, to sing this gentle, intimate song, it’s not just about vocal technique—expressive ability based on a deep understanding of the song and its lyrics is also crucial.
That said, all of it ultimately rests on being able to switch registers freely.
If you choose this song as practice material and master it brilliantly, there’s no doubt you’ll gain tremendous expressive power as a vocalist!
Beautiful SunsetRyuto Kazuhara
A digital single by Ryuto Kazuhara, a member of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, released in August 2022.
The vocal melody itself, like the overall feel of the song, is gentle and slightly heartwarming, so accurately tracing and singing it shouldn’t be too difficult.
However, for many Japanese singers, the biggest challenge will likely be faithfully reproducing the lightly bouncing rhythm and sense of groove.
Practice so that you can maintain that buoyant beat without letting the rhythm rush.
I think carefully listening to the drum part in the backing track while you sing is the key to improving.
It’s an ideal song for developing your sense of rhythm and groove.
CubeGen Hoshino
A digital-only single by Gen Hoshino, released on October 8, 2021.
It was written as the theme song for Shochiku’s film “CUBE: Once You Enter, There’s No Going Back.” The most important factor in performing this song is, without a doubt, whether you can sing without being thrown off by the highly distinctive and complex drum pattern that stands out on first listen.
If you don’t firmly feel the melody’s rhythm within yourself as you sing, your vocals will be swallowed by the drums.
Prioritize that point and practice with it as your top focus.
In the midst of the trivialGen Hoshino
This is Gen Hoshino’s first single, released in March 2011.
It came out as a maxi single with four tracks.
It’s a song that lets you fully enjoy Hoshino’s gentle-toned vocals, making it an ideal practice piece for those who want to develop a soft singing style.
Singing gently doesn’t mean lowering your volume; try to project properly while softening the airflow (the speed of your breath/voice) as you sing.
With a gentle, soft approach, you’ll still cultivate a voice that clearly reaches listeners.
PerfumeEito
This is Eito’s first digital-only single, released in April 2019.
It’s a very simple song made up of just acoustic guitar and vocals.
Because it doesn’t rely much on showy vocal technique and is sung in a very straightforward, natural way, I feel there’s a lot you can learn from it as practice material.
Be sure to listen closely to the fine details of his singing and use it to broaden your own expressive range.
In the higher parts, such as the latter half of the chorus, take care not to strain your throat and cause injury.
Let's become a familyMasaharu Fukuyama
Fukuyama Masaharu’s 27th single, released in August 2011.
Many of the songs don’t go very high in pitch, so it’s highly recommended as practice material for men who have just started vocal training and aren’t yet comfortable with the higher range.
If you focus on singing softly, you’ll surely be able to deliver it nicely.