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

Only for you, clear skiesNEW!Yorushika

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is one of Yorushika’s signature songs, released in 2018.

It’s a bittersweet pop track themed around summer, youth, love, and parting.

The overall vocal range is relatively narrow at D4–D#5, so it’s highly recommended for singers who find higher notes easier than lower ones.

In the verses (A and B sections), it’s more spoken than sung, and the spacing between phrases is a key point.

The solid band arrangement makes it easy to lock into the groove, so you’ll likely feel your energy rise in the chorus.

Listen closely to the drums and be careful not to rush the tempo.

In the last chorus, the key changes and the pitch goes even higher, so try to sing with extra drive and momentum.

JoyfulNEW!Ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Joyful' Music Video

It’s a classic song for getting everyone hyped at karaoke! The overall range is G#3 to D#5, which is a bit wide, but the high parts are only in a few spots, and most of it sits in the mid range, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.

A key tip for hitting the high notes is to use strong accents.

For example, when you throw a dart at a target, don’t you aim at the target, take a short approach, and then throw? Do the same when producing your voice: inhale, prepare, build momentum, and then release the sound.

That creates a solid accent and helps your voice come out comfortably.

The high notes only appear in certain parts, but the same melody comes up repeatedly, so be mindful at those moments and really project your voice.

You’ll definitely have fun singing it!

Dinner SongNEW!tuki.

tuki. “Banquet Song” Official Music Video

This is a hit song that originated as an independent production, with lyrics, composition, and vocals by Tuki.

Since it was made by a high school student, it became quite a hot topic.

Because the key modulates in the final chorus, the overall vocal range is fairly wide, from G3 to F5.

However, it’s a key that’s relatively easy for women to sing, so even with a limited range you might still manage it.

The high notes are fine if you use falsetto, so let’s practice using your breath with humming.

First, it’s important to keep it light so you don’t tense up.

Instead of clamping your mouth shut, open it slightly and go “hmm-hmm”—you’ll find the upper resonance comes out better when humming.

How does that feel? It may be easier to tell if you compare the two.

At the same time, take in a deep breath and release it slowly into your voice; this will let you sing without straining your throat.

Give it a try without overexerting yourself!

SmileNEW!Nana Mori

Nana Mori - Smile (Music Video)

Mori Nana’s debut song “Smile” is actually a cover of a classic by HOF DYNAMITE from 1996.

I didn’t know this myself until a student told me when they said they wanted to sing “Smile.” We watched the original PV together and really felt the era! “Smile” has a relatively narrow vocal range, but it suddenly jumps up in pitch in the C section.

If you’re not comfortable with high notes in chest voice, use your head voice skillfully in that part.

My student practiced that section a lot—raising the facial muscles and aiming the voice straight up in a narrow, focused way.

Also, if you lock into the rhythm where the words flow continuously, it helps you place accents more consciously and makes them easier to produce.

Try singing it carefully with that in mind.

navel orangeNEW!Nogizaka46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

It’s said to be a song released as a single in March 2025, with a double center featuring Kazu Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi.

The overall vocal range is A3–C#5, and since it’s mostly sung around E4, it’s a comfortable key for women.

Listening to the track, it isn’t the type where you belt; it’s sung in a calm, conversational tone.

Because the song flows smoothly, adding a bit of dynamic contrast can help give it definition.

In particular, it’s important to pay attention to the openings of melodic phrases and the accented parts.

Also, where the chorus shifts to head voice on the higher notes, aim for a light delivery and be careful not to add unnecessary tension.

CHE.R.RYNEW!YUI

CHE.R.RY

One of YUI’s signature songs, “CHE.

R.

RY,” has reportedly achieved a million downloads.

As it was also used in a KDDI commercial, exchanges via mobile phones serve as a motif in the lyrics.

Listening through the track, the A and B sections lean fairly low, and the pitch rises a bit in the chorus.

Some people may find the low notes challenging, but the high notes in the chorus fall within a range that can be sung smoothly.

It’s not a song where you belt, so a light delivery with a gentle side-to-side sway fits the vibe.

Instead of singing loudly, try aiming upward and singing lightly with a falsetto-like tone.

GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA

Mika Nakashima “GLAMOROUS SKY” Music Video (4K Video)

“GLAMOROUS SKY,” released as the theme song for the movie NANA.

With lyrics by Ai Yazawa, the original author of NANA, and composition/production by HYDE, it was a smash hit created by an all-star team! The song itself isn’t too high, so it’s in a range that many women can sing comfortably—so I imagine a lot of people choose it.

However, the highest note E5 appears at the end of the second chorus.

That’s where you’ll want to nail it with style! Syllables in the “ma” row tend to be nasal and are harder to produce than other sounds.

So try projecting your voice a bit stronger than you think! Make sure to place the accents firmly to match the timing there.

If the key feels difficult, it’s fine to use falsetto at first.

As you get used to it, you’ll be able to produce a stronger falsetto; brace your lower abdomen and add those accents!