[For Beginners] Recommended Songs for Female Vocal Bands: Great for Choosing Your Setlist! [2026]

I love you.Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue – I Love You.

This is singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue’s major-label debut single, by the artist whose boundless musical talent drew attention when, as a middle schooler, she held a one-man live show at Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Club Quattro—the youngest ever to do so despite being an amateur.

The cute vocals and lyrics, the lively shuffle beat, and the fresh atmosphere all feel delightful.

The melody is fast and intricate, so the difficulty level is on the higher side, but there are lots of tight hits with the band, making it a fun song to play together.

It’s a breezy pop tune that students in particular will likely relate to as they sing along to the lyrics.

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Rebootmiwa

miwa “Reboot” Music Video

This is singer-songwriter miwa’s 25th single, which also drew attention for her achievement in 2018 as the first female solo artist to successfully perform a solo acoustic guitar concert at Yokohama Arena.

Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Nagi’s Long Vacation,” it’s a cool number that contrasts her cute vocals with a hard-hitting rock sound.

It’s challenging due to its driving feel and overall high key, but it’s great fun to play as a band, so I highly recommend it.

If the key really doesn’t suit you, try tackling it flexibly by asking the instrumentalists to change the chords or by tuning down.

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A Song That Wants to ChangeAbe Mao

Mao Abe – The Song I Want to Change [Kawaritai Uta] (Official Music Video)

This is the 16th single by singer-songwriter Mao Abe, who drew attention after winning the “YAMAHA TEENS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL 2006 Oita Tournament” and made her major debut in 2008.

The song was used as the opening theme for the music program “musicるTV,” and its fast-paced rock sound really amps up the energy.

The overall vocal range isn’t very wide, so it’s relatively easy to sing; in the chorus in particular, focusing on projecting your voice forward helps keep the melody from sounding flat.

As a straightforward rock number, it’s an upbeat tune that’s especially fun to play together as a band.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An encouraging song that delicately depicts the feelings of a protagonist who, while swept up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, eagerly looks forward to meeting their admired person on the weekend.

It’s a track by SHISHAMO included on their February 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4.” The song was used in an NTT Docomo student discount commercial and was also performed at the 68th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen at the end of 2017.

It conveys a strong will to keep looking forward and moving ahead even in tough and painful times, as well as gratitude toward those who support you.

It’s a heartwarming piece that resonates with people who are persevering through hardship and with those who want to draw strength from someone important to them.

19 years oldchakura

Chakura – 19 Years Old (Official Music Video)

When it comes to songs that deepen the bond between band members and let everyone in the venue have fun together, “19-sai” comes to mind.

It was included on the rock band Chakra’s 2023 album “Late-Night Rates, Twenty Percent Extra,” a group known for songs that center on youthful love stories.

With lyrics that express the raw feelings unique to one’s teens and a warm melody, the song conjures images of everyday life.

Its simple structure makes it approachable for beginners, too.

We also recommend having all members sing the chorus phrase together over the rhythmic performance.

It’s a rock number that portrays a somewhat wistful, sweet-and-sour youth.

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At least for today.TETORA

TETORA – Official Live Music Video for Today at Least

A track included on TETORA’s first album, “Kyōshitsu no Ichikaku yori” (From a Corner of the Classroom).

The song beautifully portrays the pain of breaking up with a lover and the difficulty of accepting changes in both the other person and oneself.

Ueno Hayane’s distinctive vocals in the high register are especially striking and draw you in more with each listen.

The guitar is mainly chord strumming, making it approachable even for those new to singing and playing guitar.

Meanwhile, the bass features a single-note, solo-like phrase in the interlude, and the drums incorporate ghost notes and open/close hi-hat patterns.

The tempo isn’t very fast, so with practice, these parts become great moments to shine!

MikazukiSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri

Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri 'Mikazuki' MV (Full ver.) Anime 'Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace' Ending Theme

This is the major debut single by singer-songwriter Sayuri, who drew attention even before her debut, including winning the Grand Prix at the 5th Music Revolution JAPAN FINALE at the youngest age among contestants—15 years old.

Selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace,” the song’s melancholic, lyrical rock sound resonates deeply.

Because the breathing points are tricky and the dynamics are intense, it’s important for beginner vocalists to thoroughly understand the song before attempting it.

For bands, it’s a modern rock tune that will feel great to perform when you fully immerse yourselves in its world.

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