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

freesiaMarcy

Marcy – Freesia (Official Music Video)

Marcy is a band that’s gained popularity for its moving lyrics and catchy melodies.

While they’re categorized as a rock band, their music leans more toward J-pop, and they’re especially known for uplifting songs and ballads.

Among their tracks, the one I particularly recommend is Freesia.

It’s an upbeat song with a touch of strength, but the vocal range isn’t especially wide, so anyone with an above-average range should be able to sing it comfortably in the original key.

humorTatsuya Kitani

Humor / Tatsuya Kitani – You More / Tatsuya Kitani

Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani is hugely popular among teens and people in their twenties for his wide-ranging musicality and catchy songs.

He has many great tracks, but one I especially recommend that you can sing without changing the key is Humor.

It features falsetto in the chorus, but the notes are high enough to be handled in chest voice as well, and the overall range is relatively narrow, so anyone with an average vocal range should be able to sing it in the original key.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

protagonistSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Protagonist' MV (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV')

Since the song starts abruptly without an intro, make sure to articulate the opening words clearly and come in without hesitation! The overall vocal range of “Shujinkou” is D#3–G#4, so it should be easy to sing for lower-voiced women once you grasp the key points.

In the chorus, when you count the rhythm in 4/4, the accents fall on beats 1 and 3.

For example, while listening to the song, try clapping while saying “1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4.” Once you get used to it, try clapping more strongly on “1.” If the timing feels natural and easy to clap, that’s the accent.

That sensation is what you want—so when you sing, make sure to project your voice on those accented parts! Let’s use our bodies like this and have fun singing!

KobukuroO flowers now in full bloom,

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom

This is a song that was used as the theme for NHK’s Sochi Olympics in 2014.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

Although it’s a song by Kobukuro, “Ima, Saki Hokoru Hanatachi yo” has a very clear vocal melody, making it easy to sing even solo.

As for how to feel the rhythm, taking it slowly and relaxed works well, but doubling the tempo also makes it easier to sing and is recommended.

The overall vocal range of the song is C3 to F#4, so most men should be able to sing it comfortably in chest voice.

Also, since it’s a ballad, creating contrast between the lower parts of the verses (A and B sections) and the lift in the chorus will enhance expressiveness and help boost your score.

Try to keep your facial muscles lifted so your pitch doesn’t drop while you sing!

RADWIMPSIs there still anything that love can do?

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’ “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” was released on July 19, 2019 as the theme song for the film Weathering with You.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

The tempo is relaxed and the melody line is easy to follow.

If you sing carefully, one phrase at a time, you won’t fall out of rhythm, making it easy to match the pitch bar.

The overall range is C#3–F#4; it’s a bit on the higher side, but since it’s a gentle song, try using falsetto to keep a soft feel.

Aim to resonate in your head for both the low and high notes, as if projecting the sound from the top of your head.

Focusing on your head resonance naturally lifts your facial muscles; keeping them raised as you sing also makes pitching easier.

Around the chorus, accenting the initial note helps your voice come out solidly and lets you sing comfortably.

EXILEroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)

EXILE / Road

It’s a classic EXILE-style ballad! I’ve sung EXILE songs live myself, and as a woman I was really surprised at how low the range is.

Even raising the key by two semitones still felt low, so I think EXILE’s songs really have a distinctly male vocal range.

Michi, with its relaxed tempo, spans B2–A4, and the chest-voice section in the bridge (C-melody) feels a bit high.

That said, as with any song, if you’re aiming for a high karaoke score, using falsetto will definitely help you stay on pitch.

Please sing it in whichever way you prefer.

The key points are: sing carefully overall to match pitch, take breaths at each phrase, and be mindful of pitch tendencies at the ends of phrases.

If you focus on these three, you can absolutely aim for a perfect 100! As you keep practicing, it’s also a song where expressiveness tends to add points, so give it a try!

BFFMrs. GREEN APPLE

BFF

The performance style of “BFF” features only the three members of Mrs.

Green Apple, with no supporting instruments.

It’s a clean and simple ballad, where each sound stands out.

The vocal range is C3 to D5, with C#4 used frequently throughout the song.

The first note of the A melody is the lowest pitch, which might be tricky to intonate.

For low notes, focus on “releasing the voice slowly” rather than “pushing it out strongly.” If you lift your facial muscles and place the sound as if it’s right in front of you, your low notes will resonate well.

By the way, when singing, it’s generally ideal to keep your facial muscles lifted the whole time.

I always tell my students this, and since Omori does it often, be sure to watch and take note! Also, there’s humming in the song, so definitely give it a try.

If you can hum lightly, the singing will feel easier!