Enka songs that are easy for men to sing: a roundup of tracks to try at karaoke
You might be surprised by how many people want to try singing enka at karaoke.
Of course, there are those who love enka, but even among those who don’t, some people think, “I want to sing enka well and liven up the mood,” or “I often go to karaoke with older people, so I’d like to add some enka to my repertoire.”
In this article, we’ll introduce easy-to-sing songs for men who want to sing enka at karaoke.
Songs with a not-too-wide vocal range and simple melodies are considered easier to sing.
That said, what suits you can vary, so try singing a variety of songs first to see what works for you!
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Easy-to-sing enka recommended for men: a roundup of songs to try at karaoke (91–100)
A Man’s HarborToba Ichirō
When it comes to enka singers with a masculine vocal style, many people probably think of Ichiro Toba first.
If we’re talking about the song that best showcases his manliness, it has to be “Otoko no Minato” (A Man’s Harbor).
While its power and masculinity are captivating, it’s actually one of the easier songs to sing within the enka genre.
Although the kobushi (melodic shakes) appear repeatedly, they’re relatively simple and reproducible for enka beginners, so the overall difficulty is low.
However, because you need to sing with strong vibrato, diaphragmatic strength and control are required.
Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō
Kitano Ryojo is a striking piece with a bold intro that incorporates the sound of strong winds.
It falls into the category of “manly songs,” which are Saburo Kitajima’s specialty.
Manly songs typically feature a rough singing style with shouts, and this piece includes those elements as well.
However, since the shouts only appear in the chorus, it’s one of the more approachable manly songs among his works.
The chorus is expansive, yet surprisingly light on long sustained notes, making it quite singable even without strong foundational technique.
The kobushi (melodic ornamentation) is also relatively restrained for a Kitajima song, making this an ideal piece for practice.