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

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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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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Hoshino Takashi

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FriendsREBECCA

REBECCA “Friends” (Shibuya Public Hall, Dec 25, 1985)

One of the staple songs for female vocal bands is Friends by REBECCA.

Released in 1985, the track was used as the ending theme for the drama Half-Potato Boys.

Its lyrics capture the sweet yet slightly bittersweet feeling when someone who has always been just a friend becomes your first boyfriend or girlfriend.

With an easy-to-remember melody, a tempo that’s not too fast, and a range that’s not too high, it’s a great choice even for those trying lead vocals for the first time.

Try singing it while thinking of your own first love or your first partner!

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SAKI

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GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika

GLAMOROUS SKY / Mika Nakashima

Glamorous Sky was produced as the theme song for the film NANA.

HYDE, the vocalist of the rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel, composed the music, and Mika Nakashima performed the vocals.

The lyrics, which evoke a bittersweet feeling as they look back on days spent with a loved one, intertwine with a grand rock sound.

If you’re performing it as a band, a four-piece setup is recommended, splitting parts into rhythm and lead guitar.

Its expansive, soaring chorus envelops the atmosphere of a live venue, making it a refreshing rock number.

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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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Hoshino Takashi

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Girls don’t cry.katahira rina

Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)

“Girls Don’t Cry” is a track released by Rina Katahira in 2014 that sings about the feelings of a girl who fell in love with the wrong person.

Even though she knew it probably wouldn’t be a happy love, she stepped in anyway and ended up getting hurt.

The song portrays her being filled with the urge to cry, yet striving to face forward with strength.

Its pop vibe makes it approachable, and the key isn’t too high, so it’s an easy song to take in and sing.

It’s recommended to sing it while channeling the strong side of a girl.

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I suddenly missed you so much I ditched my shift.yutori

yutori “A Part-Time Job I Rushed To Because I Wanted To See You” Official Music Video

Debuting in their teens, Tokyo-born yutori quickly became a standout presence with songs that fuse a convincingly powerful band sound, lyrics that balance youthful delicacy and candor, and the compelling presence of frontwoman Kotoko Sato’s slightly husky, sultry vocals.

Their 2023 release “Waited to See You, Then Ditched My Shift” is a track I’d love to see teenage bands who aspire to a cool female vocal take on.

To be honest, it’s true that it’s difficult for complete beginners—especially on the guitar side of things—but raise the bar and practice hard to break out of the beginner stage.

There’s a lot to learn: melodies charged with impulsive emotion, a finely detailed ensemble that shows many faces within a single song, and tasteful chord choices sprinkled throughout.

The distinctive main guitar riff may initially trip you up more in terms of rhythm than the notes themselves, but try slowing down the tempo and practicing it over and over.

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