I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto—tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto at karaoke.
I want to be able to sing in falsetto at karaoke! But I don’t know how to choose practice songs… Many people probably share this concern.
In fact, when practicing falsetto, choosing songs with moderate melodic contours and a suitable range is the shortcut to improving.
In this article, we’ll introduce the characteristics of songs that are effective for practicing falsetto, as well as tracks that are easy to try at karaoke.
From songs you can tackle casually to ones that help you step up gradually, you’re sure to find options that let you practice enjoyably within your vocal range!
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I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto. Karaoke-friendly tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto (71–80)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
This is EXILE’s 23rd single, released in February 2007.
To sing songs in the R&B style like EXILE’s, being able to produce and use mixed voice through to falsetto is, arguably, an essential requirement.
Especially for ballads like this one, it’s very important to use middle voice and falsetto effectively to express the song.
I think it’s also an ideal piece for practicing smooth transitions between vocal registers, so it’s a track I particularly recommend aspiring R&B singers to study and master.
Brilliant RainKing Gnu
This is the sixth digital-download-only single by the Japanese mixture rock band King Gnu, released in July 2022.
It’s a song that starts right off with the chorus, and from the very beginning you can fully enjoy vocalist Daiki Tsuneta’s wonderful falsetto.
Even on a first listen, you’ll likely notice how his clear falsetto further enhances the song’s refreshing feel.
In the latter half, where the vocals are delivered more powerfully, the solid use of falsetto remains effective as well, so it might be interesting to study those parts too!
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
This is Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single, released in December 2003.
The original melody comes from the fourth theme of “Jupiter,” the fourth movement of “The Planets,” an orchestral suite by the British composer Holst, with lyrics added to create this song.
In the UK, the original piece is said to have been adapted as a hymn in the Church of England.
Although the song features a very familiar and accessible melody, it was not originally composed to be sung, so the melodic range is extremely wide and by no means easy to sing.
Despite its high level of vocal difficulty, Hirahara skillfully uses everything from a powerful low chest voice to a clear, airy head voice to deliver a superb performance.
The highest notes may be challenging for most people to hit even in falsetto, but try practicing to produce a clean head voice.
When you sing, be mindful to avoid tensing your throat as much as possible.
I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto. Karaoke tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto (81–90).
A prayer resounding across the skyAqua Timez
The band Aqua Timez, revived for a limited time until the end of 2025.
This track, “Sora Ippai ni Kanaderu Inori,” is a new song that reconstructs the classic of the same name released in 2005, and it’s composed of highly dramatic and moving lyrics and melodies.
It’s not an extremely high-pitched piece overall, but the chorus features phrases that sit around the middle between mixed voice and chest voice.
Because these phrases must be sung on the vowel sound “i,” it can be considered slightly more difficult than a typical mixed voice line.
I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
This is a digital-only single by Hikaru Utada, released on November 26, 2021.
It was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Saiai.” While the track is crafted as a very elegant mid-tempo number, what truly highlights its sense of refinement is, above all, Utada’s lovely falsetto.
Although Utada’s voice is originally a bit husky and powerful, by skillfully employing a gentle falsetto, she seems to have successfully created contrast within the vocal performance.
It’s a fine example—and an excellent work—of using falsetto with great effectiveness as a means of vocal expression.
Lies and TruthL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc~en~Ciel, with hyde’s vocals that are both smooth and fierce, leaves a strong impression.
Among their songs, the classic “Lies and Truth” boasts exceptional delicacy.
While it lacks sheer power, the falsetto in the chorus is a major challenge, featuring sharp rises and falls in pitch and even low-range falsetto.
That said, because a powerful vocal isn’t required, you could say that once you clear the falsetto sections, there aren’t many difficult points left.
If you’re confident in your head voice control, definitely give it a try.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
When people hear “artists or bands with a wide vocal range,” many probably think of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE first.
Their song Inferno, released in 2019, features a distinctly stronger rock flavor compared to their more recent tracks.
The most challenging aspect of this piece is undoubtedly the chorus, which repeatedly alternates between chest voice and falsetto.
While advanced techniques like vibrato or vocal runs are hardly required, the pitch control is very demanding, making it a song that significantly narrows who can sing it well.