Lovely Vocaloid

Challenge your limits! A collection of Vocaloid songs with high keys and soaring high melodies

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Many people probably have the impression that “Vocaloid songs have high keys.” In fact, the pitch range you can manipulate with synthetic vocal software is quite wide.

If you own one, you know—you’ve probably tried making it sing at absurdly high pitches, right? In this article, I’ve put together a list of Vocaloid songs with high keys! I think it’s a playlist that can help you choose songs for karaoke or cover videos.

Strictly speaking, in music theory there’s a difference between “a melody that includes high notes” and “a song with a high key,” but I’ve kept things loose here to be more accessible.

By all means, challenge the limits of your own vocal cords!

Challenge Your Limits! A Collection of Vocaloid Songs with High Keys and High-Pitched Melodies (101–110)

Fools yearn for anomalies.Utsu-P

Utsu-P – Fools Admire Anomalies / Fools Yearn for the Anomaly

The idiot is Utsu-P, who longs for anomalies.

Taking on high vocal ranges plus death growls! This song by Utsu-P, a Vocaloid producer known for heavy metal and loud sounds paired with razor-sharp, straight-to-the-heart messages, was released in 2012.

It’s a piece of mixture rock that colors a weighty band sound with aggressive electronic tones.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics about hating being ordinary and longing to become a weirdo.

You might find yourself thinking, “It’s true, I used to think like that when I was younger…”

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Dear HypnosEZFG

[Kagamine Rin/Len] Dear Hypnos [Original MV]

Dear HypnosEZFG

At first glance it seems calm, but in truth it’s an intensely dynamic track.

The sound makes abundant use of electronic tones, and the vocals are heavily processed, sending one pleasant sound after another pouring into your ears.

The lyrics offer comfort for pain, hardship, and worries you’ve ended up carrying alone.

Complementing this gentle song is a music video that’s simple yet intricately crafted—so captivating you can’t help but watch closely.

It’s a piece you’ll want to experience with both your ears and eyes together.

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Inner Artsjin

IA / Inner Arts (Jin) [MUSIC VIDEO]

Inner Arts Jin

If you’re looking for a song that gives you a push to try singing high notes over a passionate band sound, Inner Arts is the one.

Created by the well-known Vocaloid producer Jin, famous for the Kagerou Project, it was released in 2014.

It’s an upbeat track with a brilliant, dynamic sound, packed with positive messages that spark anticipation for an unseen future.

Pay attention to IA’s vocals, which carry a slightly mature vibe.

It’s also recommended to sing with an awareness of a smooth, expansive vibrato.

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In conclusion

Maybe you’re reading this because you want to sing high-key Vocaloid songs at karaoke.

When you try to hit high notes, there’s a limit to what the human voice can do.

But if you keep practicing around that limit, you might find yourself able to sing even higher songs before you know it.

Enjoy yourself without overdoing it, and have a great Vocaloid life!