S-Rank Difficulty!? A Compilation of Songs with Wide Vocal Ranges

There are many factors that make people say someone is a good singer, but being able to sing with a wide vocal range is one of the easiest indicators to understand, even for those without musical knowledge.

This time, we’ve selected particularly challenging songs from among those with wide ranges.

Rather than simply being high, these picks consider both the high and low ends of the range.

Since the goal is to sing them at karaoke, many well-known pop songs are included.

Find practice songs that suit you and give them a try.

Playlist

S-Rank Difficulty!? A Compilation of Songs with Wide Vocal Ranges
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Heaven” has a wide vocal range and is difficult.
2	UNDEADYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s new song “UNDEAD,” an electropop track
3	LuluAdo		Ado's 'Lulu': Anger at Absurdity and High-Note Technique
4	ObsoletemeatSatsuki		A new song featuring Satsuki’s captivating high notes
5	Trace that dreamYOASOBI		A 20-character summary: “Tracing That Dream” has a wide vocal range and requires singing from low to high notes.
6	proofflumpool		The required piece for the NHK School Music Competition. The vocal range is wide; lift your facial muscles and open your throat, and for falsetto aim upward and exhale fully.
7	Heralding springyama		Yama’s “Haru wo Tsugeru” has dramatic pitch jumps and is difficult. Practice slowly, and the key is to switch between falsetto and chest voice.
8	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from Ling tosite sigure		Summary (20 chars): TK's 'Fu re te Fu re ru' features high pitch and falsetto, making it ideal for karaoke practice.
9	ROSEHANA		HANA, an idol group with talent that rivals K-pop
10	Black and WhiteDa-iCE		The new high notes in dance-vocal group Da-iCE’s song
11	over the topHiroji Miyamoto		Hiroji Miyamoto of Ele Tokyo, the challenging piece 'over the top'
12	Wolverine NenI wish it could stay midnight forever.		Emo new song 'Kuzurinen': high notes and vocal prowess
13	I’d rather die.Fujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s masterpiece with captivating low tones, “Shinunoga E-Wa.”
14	Innocent BlueOmoinotake		Summary (20 characters): Omoinotake’s “Innocent Blue” is a challenging song with a wide vocal range and many sustained high notes.
15	Call meNovelbright		Summary (20 characters): Novelbright's new song 'Call me' is refreshing, but it requires high falsetto and is difficult.
16	Watch me!YOASOBI		YOASOBI’s appeal lies in their highly sophisticated, technically demanding musicality.
17	rock starAdo		Ado’s new song “Rockstar” features highly demanding vocals.
18	Tasty Beating SoundDa‑iCE		Da-iCE's 'Tasty Beating Sound' is a highly challenging song with a wide vocal range and rapid, frequent pitch changes.
19	poofKing Gnu		Summary (20 characters): King Gnu’s “Doron” has a wide vocal range, with the tempo increasing in the chorus and C-melody, making it highly difficult.
20	PropositionRADWIMPS		Summary (20 characters): RADWIMPS's 'Meidai' has a wide vocal range and is characterized by intense pitch changes, making it a highly challenging song.
21	Fantastic MagicTK from Ling tosite sigure		A 20-character summary TK: Ling tosite sigure’s “Fantastic Magic” has a chorus that’s almost entirely high notes at or above hi E, making it extremely difficult to sing.
22	Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Kaosu ga Kiwamaru” is a difficult song with a wide vocal range and many high notes.
23	You’re the Only…Masatoshi Ono		Summary (20 characters): Masatoshi Ono’s “You’re the Only…” is a difficult song featuring a wide vocal range and powerful high chest notes.
24	Feverish DemonI wish it could stay midnight forever.		The enigmatic new song by a band popular among teenage girls
25	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		"Wherever you are" starts in falsetto and builds into chest voice. It’s important to keep the throat open and let the breath flow.
26	Wind GodVaundy		Vaundy’s new song “Fujin” is making waves as a TV drama theme song.
27	one difficultyPenthouse		Penthouse’s signature song of jazzy original music
28	mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism		Summary (20 chars): “Mixed Nuts” fires repeated high notes across a wide range, making it a difficult song that demands vocal stamina.
29	unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure		Summary (20 characters): “unravel” is one of the most difficult J-rock songs, requiring a wide vocal range and versatile singing techniques.
30	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld’s “7th Trigger” has a high vocal range and is a difficult song, but it’s manageable if you adjust the key.
31	Silent JealousyX JAPAN		Summary (20 characters): X JAPAN’s “Silent Jealousy” is a practice piece for building endurance in high-tone vocals.
32	Together forever!Tatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Zutto Issho!” is a difficult song that demands advanced vocal skills, with a wide range and rapid-fire delivery.
33	Before it disappearsCö shu Nie		The wide-vocal-range song “Before It Disappears” is a masterpiece.
34	Like, dislikePhantom Seater		An idol produced by Ado with powerful vocal ability
35	giftRADWIMPS		The theme song of the morning drama “Anpan,” a tour de force by RADWIMPS.
36	Happy EnderTHE BEAT GARDEN		A challenging track for four vocalists and one DJ: Happy Ender
37	early summerAdo		Ado’s new song “Early Summer” is hard and intense music.
38	HOWLINGXG		XG's 'HOWLING' captivates with its high notes and vocal prowess
39	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		The high notes in 'Eye Love You' are striking.
40	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Soranji'—high-pitched and moving
41	Flamequeen bee		The lead singer of Queen Bee is characterized by a wide vocal range with high difficulty.
42	Kaikai KitanEVE		Eve’s Kaikai Kitan is a masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed.
43	Utakata LullabyAdo		Ado’s theme song for the ONE PIECE movie is breathtaking.
44	MesmerizerHatsune Miku / Kasane Teto		A lively song composed by Satsuki, featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto.
45	whistlingMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Kuchibue' is characterized by its wide vocal range.
46	#2601Mr.Children		Mr.Children’s challenging song “#2601” is in a high vocal range.
47	oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)scratch		Kizu’s highly challenging latest song, “Oni”
48	StarmineDa-iCE		The high notes in Da-iCE’s “Starmine” are difficult.
49	chantAdo		A signature song by Ado, known for her powerful vocals and distinctive shouts.
50	A world where the sun does not riseAimer		Demon Slayer movie theme song: a highly challenging and emotional track
51	Resident of the EyeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc~en~Ciel's challenging song 'Hitomi no Jūnin' (Resident of the Eye)
52	mischiefReiko		REIKO's captivating R&B high notes and expressiveness
53	unravelAdo		Shigure’s cover of “unravel” by Ado draws renewed attention
54	Headless Angelqueen bee		A masterpiece featuring the captivating high vocals of Queen Bee
55	Who am I?TK from Ling tosite sigure		Introducing TK’s challenging high-pitched piece, ‘Darega Tame’.
56	Fake Love and HighballLET ME KNOW		A masterpiece by a Korean indie rock band
57	SubtitleOfficial HIGE DANDism		Higedan dism songs with difficult rhythms and scales
58	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu’s popular song “Hakujitsu” is a masterpiece.
59	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Motoki Omori’s Vocal Prowess and the Allure of “Kusushiki”
60	ultramarineYOASOBI		A moving song that expresses the depths of the heart
61	force majeureVaundy		A challenging Vaundy song with a wide vocal range that’s incredibly satisfying to sing!
62	dizzyAdo		Ado’s new song “Clacla” is dazzling, showcasing her vocal prowess.
63	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta,” a masterpiece of high difficulty.
64	WaterfallMAZZEL		MAZZEL’s high-difficulty song “Waterfall” is popular.
65	Synchrome (with suis from Yorushika)TK from Ling tosite sigure		TK's high-pitched duet song—it's difficult, but worth the challenge.
66	electric shockKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Kanden” is characterized by its complex rhythms.
67	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s “Aliens” has a challenging bass line.
68	OCTAVEOCTPATH		OCTPATH’s high-pitch performance is captivating.
69	crimsonX JAPAN		X JAPAN’s classic song “Kurenai” has a wide vocal range.
70	evening primroseNovelbright		Vocal techniques for Novelbright’s famous songs with challenging high notes
71	Ordinary daysmilet		milet’s challenging song “Ordinary days” requires caution.
72	Daft PunkPentatonix		Pentatonix’s challenging piece “Daft Punk” has extreme pitch range.
73	DystopiaONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s new song: Western-style musicality and mixed voice
74	NIGHT DANCERimase		imase's difficult falsetto song 'NIGHT DANCER'
75	Long live penalty points!Sano ibuki		Sano Ibuki’s vocal prowess, known for tackling complex songs
76	INCONVENIENT IDEALDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY’s challenging piece making waves in Finland
77	BiscuitCHANMINA		Chanmina’s captivating song “Biscuit,” popular among teens and people in their 20s
78	sparkleFujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze's 'Kirari' is hard to sing.
79	LaughobiaMINAKEKKE		MINAKEKKE's new song showcases diverse musicality
80	trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright		A rock band known for catchy songs
81	wrinkle alignmentVaundy		Vaundy’s “Shiwaawase,” a love song
82	finger hairChou Kyumei		Qiu Mei’s high notes are captivating.
83	golden hourJVKE		YouTuber Jake’s hit song “golden hour”
84	proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON		The vocal ability of the seven-member group KID PHENOMENON
85	THE HERO !!JAM Project		A challenging song by JAM Project, the strongest group in the anisong world.
86	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Gen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s songs are notable for being movie theme songs.
87	I NEED UBTS		High-range songs by the K-pop group BTS
88	Blueberry NightsMacaroni Enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s difficult vocal technique
89	Flavor Of LifeHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada’s challenging song “Flavor Of Life”
90	Rainy HighwayNagie Lane		A female unit representing city pop
91	riveriri		iri songs with a distinctive musicality and deep bass
92	impulseEmi Noda		Emi Noda, captivating songs by a J-pop singer
93	Mikan HeartC&K		"Mikan Heart" is a song characterized by its high-tone vocals.
94	StyleMiisa Shimizu		A mixed-heritage singer with captivating high-note technique.
95	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s grand ballad “Darling”
96	UnsizerONE OK ROCK		Tips for singing ONE OK ROCK’s challenging songs
97	Prismimase		imase’s new song “Prism” features explosive high falsetto
98	Proof of Eternal AbsenceTokyo Incidents		Difficult Tokyo Jihen songs: practicing pitch is important.
99	No Questionm-flo		The classic m-flo song 'No Question' and LISA's vocal prowess
100	CarnivalMAZZEL		MAZZEL’s signature song “Carnival” is captivating.
101	FlowerFujii Kaze		R&B-style Fujii Kaze, “Hana” is a difficult piece
102	Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic		Introducing Silk Sonic’s masterpiece
103	dawnLiSA		A powerful song racing toward a new future
104	FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG		BIGBANG’s hit song “FANTASTIC BABY”
105	SOUVENIRBUMP OF CHICKEN		A high-energy classic by BUMP OF CHICKEN
106	MainstreamBE:FIRST		Improved singing ability under the influence of K-pop
107	Play The GameOrin (apple variety)		The Appeal of Ourin’s Artistic Activities and Musicality
108	Professionalism feat. HannyaAli		The classic song by the funk-soul band ALI
109	to singimase		The captivating high notes of imase shine in the masterpiece “Utau.”
110	UnstoppableSooyoung		Sooyoung’s new solo debut song is making waves.
111	The Spider’s ThreadTohru		TOMORI, the popular singer known for the theme song of the film “Suzume.”
112	Phantom DivePolkadot Stingray		This Pokémon music collection is captivating for its high notes.
113	INCUBUSAcid Black Cherry		Acid Black Cherry’s signature song “INCUBUS”
114	RainSIRUP		SIRUP’s song “Rain” is outstanding.
115	OthelloDAZBEE		DAZBEE’s “Othello” captivates with its vocal technique.
116	WHO’S GONNA SAVE USHyde		HYDE’s voice is captivating for its dynamic range between high and low tones.