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CHAGE and ASKA’s easy-to-sing songs [Recommended for karaoke]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Since their debut in 1979, CHAGE and ASKA have achieved record-breaking success in the Japanese music scene, continually producing memorable classics that have stayed in people’s hearts.

Their masterpieces, backed by overwhelming vocal power and expressive depth, have long been favorites at karaoke, but some of you might think they seem tough to sing in practice.

In this article, we’ve looked beyond the mega-hits to include album tracks as well, and compiled a selection of relatively easy-to-sing songs.

Of course, they’re perfect as duets, but many of these songs also work well solo—so take this opportunity to check them out!

Singable CHAGE and ASKA Songs [Recommended for Karaoke] (11–20)

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It always begins with rain.CHAGE and ASKA

The gently moving ballad “Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame” by CHAGE and ASKA.

On streaming services you can only hear ASKA’s solo version, but on YouTube there are videos of the two of them singing together, so definitely check them out! The overall vocal range of the song is a relatively relaxed C#3–G#4, so it should be singable without too much strain.

Since the chorus goes a bit higher, lifting your facial muscles and resonating in your head can make it easier to hit the pitches.

Also, consciously articulating the vowels will add emphasis and make it feel great to sing!

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In conclusion

From blockbuster hits everyone knows to hidden gems, I’ve picked out some easy-to-sing CHAGE and ASKA songs.

Making this selection reminded me that even melodies simple enough to hum become a uniquely CHAGE and ASKA world the moment ASKA sings and CHAGE’s harmonies join in—something no one else can imitate.

Of course you can sing them solo, but do try them as a duet!