[With Vocal Commentary] Mariko Takahashi’s Easy-to-Sing Songs
Mariko Takahashi is a female singer who was tremendously active from the 1970s through the 1990s.
After making her mark with Pedro & Capricious, she went on to create numerous classic songs as a solo artist.
This time, we’ve selected some of her most singable tracks from among her works.
While Mariko Takahashi is known for her distinctive, sultry vocal style, we’ll also delve into how to sing in a way that brings out that allure.
If you want to learn concrete vocal techniques, this is a must-read!
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[With Vocal Commentary] Mariko Takahashi’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (11–20)
merry-go-roundPedro & Capricious
The single Merry-Go-Round, released on September 25, 1976.
The percussive sound layered with strings in the intro and the wistful vocals are quite lyrical, aren’t they? Since the melody uses few notes and doesn’t require a wide range, it’s recommended even for those who aren’t very confident singers.
Also, because the tempo is quite relaxed, there’s room to keep the original in mind or explore your own phrasing, so if you’re confident in your singing, why not give it a try?
In conclusion
This time, I introduced some of Mariya Takahashi’s easier songs—did you find a favorite? Since she’s an artist with excellent phrasing and dynamics, I recommend singing with feeling and keeping it gentle when you perform.
At Rug Music, we also feature other easy-to-sing songs by various artists besides the ones we covered this time.
Be sure to check those out too!