[For women] Songs with a narrow vocal range that are easy to adjust the key for!

Listening to OliviaNEW!Anri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

Anri’s hit number “Listening to Olivia.” Thanks to the recent revival boom, it has gained some recognition among younger generations as well.

The song was released in 1978 and became a long-running hit with its distinctive musical style that blends New Music and kayōkyoku.

Its vocal range is somewhat narrow at mid1 G# to high C, and the pitch movement isn’t very drastic.

It’s slightly high for men and slightly low for women, making it highly recommended as a song that can be sung in the original key regardless of gender.

Give me a gentle kiss.NEW!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Give Me a Gentle Kiss”

It’s a very emotional love song, and it really feels like you can immerse yourself in its world.

I sing this one often too, and since the notes used are basically from F#3 up an octave, it’s a song you can sing without too much strain.

If other DREAMS COME TRUE songs are too high for you, try “Yasashii Kiss o Shite.” There’s a high D5 that comes in partway through, but give it a solid accent and sing it comfortably! You can take plenty of breath before you start phonating, so imagine taking a big inhale through your mouth and launching into the sound with a running start.

Also, the “n” line can be tricky to pronounce.

Pushing your voice out more than you think you need to is probably just right! If you aim your voice into the distance as you do this, it’ll come out smoothly without catching in your throat.

PastoralNEW!Aimer

Pastoral

This is a double A-side single by Aimer, with the track pre-released on October 6, 2025.

It starts relatively low, and the chorus is sung with a light, almost falsetto-like tone.

Since the range shifts with each melodic section, be careful not to let your pitch drop too much.

When singing, keeping your facial muscles lifted helps you switch smoothly when the melody or pitch changes—highly recommended.

If you’re good at singing lightly without belting, you’ll likely find it easy from the start.

The tempo isn’t very fast, so remember to take breaths at each phrase.

Adult Chick ChildrenNEW!yama

yama 'Adult Chick Children' Music Video

Yama is a female singer-songwriter known for her stylish vocal delivery.

While she sometimes sings R&B and clearly has strong vocal ability, Adult Chick Children showcases a vocal line that stays easy to sing throughout, while still making full use of her signature style.

The song has a narrow range, and even with the key change in the latter half, there are no truly high phrases.

However, because the vocals are sung with a relatively thick whisper tone from start to finish, trying to replicate this too precisely can make diaphragmatic control difficult and cause you to run out of breath.

If you’re not used to diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing, start by singing without adding breathiness to your voice.

Summertime CinderellaNEW!Green Yellow Society

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Summer Time Cinderella' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Summer Time Cinderella

Among Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs, “Summertime Cinderella” has a relatively calm vocal range.

There are occasional high notes, but you don’t really need to belt them.

However, the tempo is a bit brisk at 143 BPM, so it’s important to really lock into the rhythm.

The lowest note, F#3, appears at the end of the first verse, and it’s a spot where pitching can be quite tricky.

What you should keep in mind is to keep your eyebrows lifted at all times! Not just in the low parts—if you sing with your eyebrows raised throughout, it becomes much easier to hit the pitches, so I highly recommend it.

For low notes in particular, try to project the voice in front of your eyebrows so the sound doesn’t get muffled and can resonate.

It’s not too difficult, so be sure to keep this in mind when you sing!

Never Grow UpNEW!CHANMINA

Chanmina – Never Grow Up (Official Music Video)

Female rapper Chanmina, who enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens and twenties.

Released in 2019, this track gained popularity with its tropical house-inspired sound and downbeat, whisper-like vocals.

The song’s range is mid2A to hiD#, which is high but relatively narrow overall.

Since the key can be lowered sufficiently, it’s one of the more singable songs among Chanmina’s works.

Because of the nature of rap, there tend to be fewer breakpoints, so it’s recommended to adjust your vocal output to align with the sections where you can take proper breaths.

dollNEW!Hitsuji Bungaku

doll

Hitsujibungaku is an alternative rock band notable for its Western-influenced musical style.

Among bands of this type, they stand out for their especially wide stylistic range, consistently delighting listeners with songs that showcase different charms each time.

Their track “doll” is crafted with a post-punk flavor, achieving a tempo that’s upbeat yet retains a chill vibe.

The vocal line is grounded mainly in the low–mid to mid range throughout, making it very easy to sing in terms of vocal range.

As for the falsetto in the chorus, it’s a pitch you can definitely hit in chest voice as well, so try not to imitate the original too closely and sing it in your own way.