Enrich your natural voice resonance: chest voice practice pieces and tips for improvement
Have you ever felt like “My voice gets thin when I sing…” or “I want to produce a more powerful, resonant sound!”? A deep chest voice is the source of rich expressiveness and persuasiveness.
But when it comes time to train it, it’s hard to know which songs are most effective, right? So this time, we’ll introduce chest voice practice pieces that you can work on comfortably and enjoyably.
You’re sure to find tips that will draw out your naturally attractive voice!
Enrich Your Natural Voice Resonance: Chest Voice Practice Pieces and Tips for Improvement (1–10)
AldebaranNEW!AI
This is a ballad written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama, used as the theme song for NHK’s 2021 morning drama series “Come Come Everybody.” It makes full use of AI’s signature powerful chest voice, which underscores the song’s message.
It starts with a calm verse (A-melo) and gradually builds toward the chorus, conveying emotional shifts while maintaining the resonance of the natural voice.
Although the chorus is sung with a slightly airy delivery, the chest-voice quality strengthens toward the latter half, so it seems best to sing while keeping a sense of chest resonance throughout.
EverythingNEW!MISIA
MISIA’s signature ballad “Everything.” Released on October 25, 2000 as her seventh single, it became a million seller as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” Composed by Toshiaki Matsumoto with lyrics by MISIA herself, it has long been beloved as a masterpiece that powerfully expresses straightforward love and anxiety.
MISIA has a naturally resonant chest voice, so this song is recommended for those who want to strengthen theirs.
Of course, the range is high, so there are parts where you’ll use head voice, but wherever it seems singable in chest voice, try projecting from your diaphragm.
sign; mark; symbol; omenNEW!Mr.Children
This single, released on November 15, 2006, is a grand ballad running over seven minutes and served as the theme song for the drama “14-year-old Mother.” It’s said to be a work depicting deep affection, created by Kazutoshi Sakurai in memory of his beloved pygmy marmoset, Mon-chan.
Since vocalist Sakurai generally sings in chest voice, Mr.
Children’s songs are highly recommended for practice.
The chorus in particular starts around G4, which might feel a bit high for the average male, but practicing in this range is probably ideal.
Try placing a hand on your chest and singing while feeling the vibrations.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.NEW!ONE OK ROCK
A medium-tempo ballad about friendship and youth, included on the 5th album “Zankyo Reference,” released in 2011.
Taka wrote it in his early twenties for friends who were entering the working world—an impassioned message song about the bonds with cherished companions.
Many men probably admire ONE OK ROCK’s Taka’s singing voice at least once in their lives; his natural voice is straight, beautiful, and powerful.
When you sing, try to focus on diaphragmatic breathing, core stability, and explosive power.
Work on each element steadily—engage your lower abdomen firmly and give it a try.
You don’t listen to rock.NEW!aimyon
One of Aimyon’s early songs, released on August 2, 2017 as her major-label third single.
It’s a refreshing guitar rock track that depicts a bittersweet unrequited love and summer scenery, and it became one of her signature songs that cemented her popularity.
She performed it on the Kohaku Uta Gassen the same year, and its addictive chorus and highly narrative lyrics have earned widespread support.
With a lively rhythm and a range that isn’t too high, it’s also popular for vocal training.
Aimyon’s songs generally sit in a range that’s just right for women to sing in chest voice, so her other tracks are recommended too—but songs with a good tempo are easier to ride the rhythm and are ideal for singing in chest voice.
Try projecting your voice forward and sing it out clearly.
I don’t need it.NEW!Sakanakushon
A digital-only single released on February 11, 2026.
It serves as the theme song for the drama “Kochira Yobi Jieiei Ho?!”.
The music video, directed by Koji Kato, has drawn attention for its mysterious worldview and the use of a two-person costume performance.
The lyrics are distinctive for their progression from denial to a confession of desire.
Vocalist Yamaguchi delivers with crisp articulation, so if you try singing in imitation, it should help strengthen your chest voice.
Since the pitch rises right from the start of the chorus, focus on keeping your body steady and try projecting your voice with accented support, as if engaging your abdomen.
MapleNEW!supittsu
Released as a single on July 7, 1998, this renowned ballad crafted by Masamune Kusano depicts parting, loss, and the resolve to move forward.
Included on the album “Fake Fur,” the song also serves as the original theme for director Isao Yukisada’s film of the same name, slated for release in December 2025, and it’s extremely popular.
Many people practice it in vocal lessons; the high notes in the chorus can be a hurdle for male singers, but it’s highly recommended for resonant chest singing.
If you aim not to push yourself, you can avoid straining and stay loose, so I think it’s best to sing in a relaxed manner.