Karaoke songs you can enjoy singing in your natural voice without changing the key

FlowerNEW!Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Hana (Official Video)

This song was released as a digital-only single on October 13, 2023.

It’s also the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Best Teacher” (Ichiban Suki na Hana), so some of you may have heard it.

It’s sung mostly in the mid-to-high range, and since Fujii Kaze’s vocal style is falsetto-based, many people will likely find it easy to sing.

It’s especially recommended if you tend to use a lot of breath when you sing.

Also, if you’re looking for something stylish, how about a song by Fujii Kaze? In all his tracks, rhythm is the key point.

If you can really feel the hi-hat in the drums, you should be able to sing with a great groove and stylish flair! Try singing with a dancing mindset!

cloudy skyNEW!DOES

DOES – Overcast Sky / THE FIRST TAKE

Released on June 18, 2008, it’s the fifth opening theme song for the TV anime Gintama.

At just three minutes long and with a repeating melody, it’s extremely easy to remember.

I think it’ll be a big hit with fans of anime songs, rock, and bands! The vocal range is C3–F4, which is comfortably within the range for many male singers.

If you’re good with high notes, you might find it a bit lacking, so try raising the key when you sing! By the way, songs with a narrow range that are easy to sing can sometimes feel a bit dull and less enjoyable.

In those cases, try adding exaggerated dynamics to each phrase, emphasizing the initial accents, or making small tweaks to build excitement.

If you avoid sounding too flat and learn to sing it with a pleasant flow, you’ll enjoy it even more!

shutterNEW!Yuri

Yuuri 'Shutter' Official Music Video

It’s a heartbreaking love song where Yuuri’s emotions seem to explode as the song progresses toward the latter half.

Yuuri’s songs often have easy-to-follow structures, and most build up in the order of verse A → verse B → chorus.

Because of that, you need to add momentum to each melodic section when singing.

He’s a recommended artist for those who want to absolutely peak at the chorus when they sing.

Some of my students sing his songs in vocal training and always say, “It feels so good to sing the chorus!” Since most of his songs are in chest voice, it’s important to project your voice without hesitation.

Even if you don’t have a lot of volume, resonating in your chest makes it feel great to sing! Try placing your hand on your chest, feel the resonance, and sing out confidently.

Magic CarpetNEW!Takaya Kawasaki

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

“Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet) is one of Takaya Kawasaki’s signature songs.

Many people sang it in vocal training sessions as well.

The song is three minutes long, with the first chorus ending at around one minute, so it’s easy to learn and sing even if you don’t know it yet.

Since this song is basically sung softly without belting, resonance is the key when you perform it.

First, listen to the track, take a good breath, and try humming along.

If you can even vaguely feel vibrations around your brow or in your head, that’s excellent.

Start slowly and carefully, and as you get used to it, transition directly into your singing voice—the same areas will keep resonating! It’s also recommended to alternate between humming and singing while looking at the lyrics.

Wine Red HeartNEW!Safe zone

Anzen Chitai - Wine Red no Kokoro (Wine-Red Heart)

With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Koji Tamaki, this is one of Anzenchitai’s signature songs.

Many people born in the early Heisei era or the Showa era have probably sung it.

Since it’s sung in a generally calm tone and range, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

There are a few spots where the melody rises.

Belting those parts can sound cool, and singing in a composed tone like Tamaki does also gives it a tasteful charm.

From the high point of the chorus to where the melody drops slightly, the pitch can be tricky, so it may help to focus on the lower notes and sing them carefully.

It’s a recommended song when you want to deliver a gentle, heartfelt performance.

SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~NEW!Keisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

It’s a cheer song imbued with the message, “No matter the era, don’t forget to smile and keep looking forward.” It was used as the theme song for the 69th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and also as the theme music for Nippon TV’s broadcasts of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As you listen, you’ll notice the melody stays relatively low from start to finish, so it’s recommended for singers who are strong in the low to mid-high range.

In the low notes, be careful not to let your voice get muffled so you can maintain good balance.

Rather than forcing your voice, make sure to use your breath well as you sing.

Also, lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows will brighten the tone of your voice, making it less likely to get muffled and easier to sing.

Singing with a smile versus with a blank expression gives a completely different impression, so be sure to try it.

milk teaNEW!Masaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea (Full ver.)

Among vocal training students who struggle with high notes, a very common comment is, “Because my voice is low, Masaharu Fukuyama’s songs are easy to sing!” In fact, Fukuyama’s songs often have a wide low range and don’t feature many excessively high notes, so there are plenty of songs you can sing in the original key.

However, one caveat is that if you sing the low notes with your throat as if you’re speaking, even a comfortable range can feel strenuous.

It’s important to vibrate the vocal cords at every pitch, so place your hand in the hollow between your collarbones and try singing while checking that your vocal cords are properly vibrating.

Also, when producing sound, aim your voice as if projecting to a distant point; this helps engage the vocal cords rather than the throat.

Instead of mumbling up close, it’s best to sing as clearly and crisply as possible.