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

CapsuleNEW!aiko

aiko - 'Capsule' music video

Compared to aiko’s other songs, “Capsule” is characterized by a melody that doesn’t move much, making it a song where you can follow the tune straightforwardly.

It seems that aiko herself has commented to that effect.

As you listen, the sections sung softly in head voice at the beginning gradually shift to an emotional chest voice toward the latter half.

In the first half, it might be good to relax and sing gently and lightly.

Also, the very end of this song features a long sustained note.

It’s the moment when the emotion is at its peak, so it’s a part I’d love for you to sing comfortably in chest voice.

The sustained vowel is “o.” Since “o” makes it easy to open the throat and pronounce, there shouldn’t be any problem as long as you take a good breath and prepare before you start singing.

Send the breath flying far into the distance!

My WishNEW!AI

AI「my wish」（Official Music Video）

This is a ballad themed around “wishes” and “prayers,” and it serves as the image song for the film Hanamanma, released during Golden Week in 2025.

The overall key isn’t high, so it’s easy for women to sing in the original key.

Around the final chorus, the singing style shifts with a melody-like arrangement, so please practice that part by listening to the song multiple times.

You’ll likely feel very refreshed when you can sing it well! Also, since the tempo is slow, the pauses are very important.

You can breathe sufficiently, so if you place each phrase carefully without rushing, the tempo won’t run.

It feels great to sing when you immerse yourself in the song’s world, so cherish the lyrics as you sing.

The Story of the Wind and MeNEW!Ado

The Story of the Wind and Me [Ado]

It’s the theme song for the film “The Silent Service: Great Naval Battle in the Arctic Ocean,” released on September 26, 2025—a very lavish track with lyrics and composition by Hiroji Miyamoto and arrangement by Mafumafu! When I listened to it, I immediately thought, “This is so Miyamoto Hiroji!” With this song, you can enjoy Ado’s lower register and falsetto more than her high notes and shouts, so it’s a great pick for those who want to sing in a calmer style.

You don’t need to focus too much on Ado’s signature powerful delivery; singing naturally and smoothly will still sound beautiful.

Even the high notes in the chorus that are in chest voice seem fine to sing in falsetto.

Whether you’re better at low notes or high notes, you can bring out your strengths, so definitely give it a try and learn it.

Memory ScrollNEW!AKB48

[AKB48] Memory Scroll Lyric Video / Yasushi Akimoto × AI Yasushi Akimoto

It’s an idol song, but since it’s not overly sparkly, I think it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

The structure is very straightforward—verse A to verse B to the chorus—with the energy building in order, so even if your range is narrow, adding momentum to each melodic section may help you gradually get a feel for projecting your voice.

That said, the chorus is a bit high.

If it’s hard to sing in chest voice, don’t push yourself—use falsetto.

Falsetto uses a lot of breath, so with practice, you might suddenly find yourself able to produce a stronger falsetto! Try inhaling through your mouth properly and singing as if you’re sending your voice forward.

Tokimeki DiaryNEW!Dream Ami

Tokimeki Diary

Released for streaming in September 2025, it reportedly samples and uses the memorable chorus lyrics and melody from E-girls’ classic “Anniversary,” and is crafted with themes of “nostalgia” and “the connection between past, present, and future.” It’s a must-listen for fans! It’s sung mostly in a head voice, so it’s a bit high, but the range isn’t very wide, making it a good pick for those comfortable with higher notes.

The tempo isn’t fast, which is nice because you can take a breath at each phrase and sing calmly.

The ad-lib at the beginning uses easily pronounced words, so if you project your voice well there, it should help you keep singing comfortably throughout!

Unrequited loveNEW!Aimer

Aimer “Kataomoi” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

“Kataomoi” has a distinctive rhythm and leans more toward “speaking” than “singing,” but this song was often sung by one of my voice-training students who wasn’t confident in singing and didn’t have a very wide range.

If you’re going to sing it, you’ll probably struggle with the rhythm first, so practice by listening to the song over and over.

Aside from the chorus, you don’t need to worry too much about pitch at the beginning.

If the rhythm doesn’t lock in first, it’ll feel off when you sing, so pay attention to where the phrases are cut and when each entry comes in, and maybe start with humming.

Humming will help you carry that same feeling into light singing, letting the sound resonate between your eyebrows without tension.

Once you’re used to it, keep that resonance in the brow area and shift into your singing voice.

If you can keep resonating in the same spot while you sing, you’ll capture a really nice vibe!

Marunouchi SadisticNEW!Ringo Sheena

Marunouchi Sadistic

It’s a stylish, quirky sound with jazz and blues elements, isn’t it? In fact, one of my students who had a limited range and couldn’t hit very high notes practiced this song many times in vocal training.

The overall range isn’t wide and it’s sung mainly in the mid register, but there are a few higher spots in the chorus.

As long as you catch the rhythm and nail the timing there, you’ll be able to sing them smoothly! Since the song is all about rhythm, it’s important to mark the beats clearly—even a bit exaggerated.

If you move with the groove while singing, it helps you relax and keeps you from pushing your voice, so I really want you to lean into the cool vibe.

Also, you’ll probably notice this once you’re in the groove, but be sure to cut off the notes cleanly where needed and give space its due as you sing.