[Japanese Music] The Magic of Arpeggios: A Collection of Beautiful Songs Featuring Arpeggios
In Japanese, “arpeggio” is expressed as 分散和音 (bunsan waon), which simply means a playing technique where you play the notes of a chord one at a time.
It’s a method often used on guitar and piano in ballads, and chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
If you’ve only recently learned the term “arpeggio,” you might be eager to listen to more songs that feature it.
In this article, we’ll introduce many recommended pieces with beautiful arpeggios just for you.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of arpeggios!
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[J-Pop] The Magic of Arpeggios: A Collection of Beautiful Songs Featuring Arpeggios (21–30)
#302Hirai Ken
A song chosen as the theme for the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” It’s a poignant and sorrowful love song by Ken Hirai.
The way it sings about not being able to become the one your beloved loves is so frustrating, isn’t it? Even so, the lyrics that always put that person first are deeply moving.
I’m sure there aren’t few people who were brought to tears by this song.
It’s a track packed with the charms of the acoustic guitar.
The arpeggios further enhance the ballad’s atmosphere.
Cracked Worldmajiko
“Cracked World” is one of majiko’s signature songs; she originally performed mainly on Niconico under the name “Maji-ko.” Throughout the track, arpeggios appear in various places from start to finish.
The arpeggios are played on glockenspiel and piano, and together with the overall sound they create a fantastical atmosphere.
It’s a song that uses arpeggios effectively, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into a dream world as you listen.
[J-Pop] The Magic of Arpeggios: A Collection of Beautiful Songs with Arpeggios (31–40)
Unfit to be a loverKoresawa
Koresawa’s singing voice really does feel familiar and approachable.
From the very first word, there’s a comforting sense that she’s right there by your side.
“Koibito Shikkaku” is a song that, while reminiscing about memories with an ex, expresses a gentle care for that person.
It’s sung from a male perspective, which is unusual for Koresawa.
You can feel the person’s kindness overflowing from the thought, “I really did love you.” The guitar arpeggios create a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.
Please enjoy this heartfelt mid-tempo ballad from Koresawa.
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
Wacci’s “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” became a hot topic mainly on social media for its heartbreakingly poignant lyrics, earning strong support from younger listeners.
In this song, a guitar arpeggio keeps ringing from the A section into the B section.
If you’re listening with earphones or headphones, it’s easier to notice if you focus on the right side.
The arpeggio creates a wistful atmosphere, making the melody sound even more compelling.
Interestingly, the arpeggio phrase itself repeats the same pitch, which gives the track a cohesive feel throughout—another noteworthy point.
Frog SongMori Nana
This is the song chosen as the theme for the film “Last Letter.” Its ethereal atmosphere suddenly sweeps you away, doesn’t it? The singer is Nana Mori, the actress who voiced the heroine in the popular 2019 film “Weathering With You.” Her gentle voice, free of any sharpness, feels familiar and soothing.
It’s by no means a bright song—if anything, it evokes a sense of melancholy—but you’ll feel purified after listening.
The arpeggio appears at the beginning of the track, creating a pleasant mood that’s hard to put into words.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
Written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu himself and created in collaboration, this song has been used in many contexts—including as the theme song for an anime film of the same name—and is popular overseas as well.
The arpeggio in the intro, which feels like savoring a sparkling youth peeking through a sense of languor, is extremely beautiful.
While the song evokes summer, it also has a different kind of appeal when listened to in winter.
wishUru
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime Granbelm.
It’s a song that says, “I don’t need anything special; I just want an ordinary, everyday life.” The sound, the grandeur of the melody—its romance is unstoppable.
Following Prologue, this track is also filled with gentle yet aching emotion.
Uru’s soft, pure, straightforward voice draws you in once again.
The arpeggios make the song feel even more familiar.
I hope you can experience how good it feels to listen.