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Easy-to-sing songs by Masashi Sada: classic tracks to try at karaoke

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Masashi Sada has long captivated many fans with the power of his lyrics—piercing messages and moving stories—along with his beautiful high-tone voice.

Since many of his songs are pleasant to listen to, some of you might be thinking you’d like to sing them at karaoke.

However, many of his tracks are quite difficult, with wide vocal ranges and high keys.

So in this article, we’ll introduce songs by Masashi Sada that are relatively easier to try.

That said, most of his songs are fundamentally challenging, so try looking for ones that make you think, “I might be able to sing this!” and practice them.

Some songs also allow room for key adjustments, so not only lower-voiced men but women as well can use this as a reference.

Sada Masashi’s easy-to-sing songs: Masterpieces to try at karaoke (11–20)

protagonistMasashi Sada

Protagonist / Masashi Sada (Tōdaiji Concert 2010)

Protagonist Masashi Sada

“Shujinkou” (The Protagonist) is one of Masashi Sada’s signature songs, which took first place in a fan poll celebrating the 40th anniversary of his debut.

It’s a classic that has been performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen and covered by various artists.

Fans have said it’s “a gentle song that gives you a subtle push forward” and “a masterpiece you’ll want to sing at key moments in life.” The song pairs perfectly with Sada’s clear, soaring high-tone voice, so it’s best to aim to sing it close to the original key.

Practice while focusing on abdominal support and being careful not to tense your throat.

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My Father's Longest DayMasashi Sada

My Father's Longest Day

Masashi Sada: My Father's Longest Day

Masashi Sada is a singer-songwriter who has left many masterpieces with his uniquely narrative lyrics.

Among his works, “Oyaji no Ichiban Nagai Hi” (“A Father’s Longest Day”) is considered one of his finest, depicting a father’s warm feelings for his daughter as she gets married.

Although the song is moving, the vocal line is surprisingly restrained, with no sections that demand complex melodic leaps.

The range is also relatively narrow, so why not consider adding it to your repertoire?

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In conclusion

From Masashi Sada’s songs, I introduced some that are relatively approachable for karaoke.

I chose pieces that don’t span too wide a pitch range and have fewer high notes, but they still seem fairly challenging.

That said, if you’re good with high notes or have a wide vocal range, there should be songs that are easier to tackle.

Also, some tracks allow key adjustment, so not only men with lower voices but women as well should give them a try!