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

avocadoyonige

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

A song by the two-piece rock band yonige that helped bring them into the spotlight after the MV surpassed 2 million views on YouTube.

Featured on their first mini-album “Coming Spring,” it’s a number built from just four chords with a simple arrangement, yet its catchy melody and phrases make it highly addictive.

The vocal line sits in a generally low key, making it easy to sing, but keeping a falsetto feel in the chorus—even if the notes can be hit in chest voice—will leave a stronger impression.

It’s a recommended rock tune that’s easy to tackle even if all the band members are beginners.

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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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Kaela Kimura “Rirura Riruha” (Official Music Video)

This is the third major single by singer Kaela Kimura, who became a reader model after being scouted in sixth grade and later debuted as a singer.

The song was used as the ending theme for the music variety show “saku saku,” and its breezy arrangement over a shuffle beat feels great, doesn’t it? Because the melody leaps at the very beginning and you also have to ride a bouncy rhythm, it’s especially important for beginner vocalists to lock into the band’s groove.

On the other hand, the chorus has relatively little melodic fluctuation, so as long as you don’t slip at the start, it’s a recommended rock number that’s comparatively easy to perform all the way through with a band.

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Hoshino Takashi

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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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UkifuneGO!GO!7188

GO!GO!7188 – Ukifune / Ukifune – Ukifune (Official PV)

Although they gained popularity mainly among younger generations with Japanese-style melodies reminiscent of Group Sounds and kayōkyoku paired with a powerful rock sound, the three-piece rock band GO!GO!7188 disbanded in 2012.

This is their eighth single.

The opening, which kicks off with a hysteric guitar sound, and the distinctly Japanese atmosphere that envelops the entire track leave a strong impression.

The melody is complex yet catchy, making it both challenging and enjoyable for beginner vocalists to sing.

Because the beat shifts rapidly, it’s a rock tune that, when played with a band, calls for listening not only to your own vocals but also to the ensemble to stay in sync.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Melancholic MaidenEMANON

EMANON – Melancholic Girl (Official Live Video)

Erisa, who made the leap from idol model to rock band member, captivates with her versatile expressiveness.

As the vocalist of EMONON, she has been fully active in music since 2023, skillfully blending an exhilarating band sound with catchy melodies.

On the album “NO NAME,” the collection of songs—both intense and delicate—moves listeners deeply, and within just a year of forming, the band proved its mettle by successfully headlining a solo show at Shibuya eggman.

Drawing influence from UVERworld and Vaundy, her powerful vocals fused with the expressive skills honed during her idol days create a unique world that’s perfect for listeners seeking a voice that truly resonates.

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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SAKI

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