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 with a lot of falsetto. Songs that are also good for practicing falsetto at karaoke (111–120)
Gentle RedFukuhara Miho
This is Miho Fukuhara’s third single overall, released in November 2008.
It was used as the song for au’s “LISMO” commercial.
Miho Fukuhara possesses exceptionally strong vocal expressiveness, and I feel what further enhances her voice and that expressiveness is her use of falsetto—very soft yet never weak—as heard in the song’s chorus.
She switches between chest voice and falsetto extremely smoothly, and the way she gently lets the sound fall away at the end of phrases is something you’ll realize is quite difficult when you try it yourself.
Keep that in mind and give it a try in your practice.
Sleepless DreamDAZBEE
DAZBEE is a female singer whose one-of-a-kind vocal timbre has earned her widespread popularity.
Although she is a Korean artist, she is active in Japan and enjoys immense support in the utaite community.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend for its beautiful falsetto is “Nemuranai Yume” (A Dream That Never Sleeps).
It’s a highly ethereal track, and every falsetto section transitions from chest voice with remarkable smoothness.
If we talk about truly beautiful falsetto, her vocals are the very embodiment of it.
BittersweetNolzy
Nolzy is a multi-artist who has gained popularity for his music that adapts R&B and neo-soul into J-pop, paired with cynical lyrics.
He’s known for his stylish tracks, so many of you may already be familiar with him.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Bittersweet.
The standout falsetto in this track is, without a doubt, the falsetto toward the end of the chorus.
It’s a long, very high note, packed with tremendous power and beauty.
AnarchyOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a digital download single by Official HIGE DANDism, released on January 7, 2022.
It was written as the theme song for the Toho film The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero.
Satoshi Fujihara, the vocalist of Official HIGE DANDism, is a singer with a wonderfully rich voice full of higher overtones, and in this song as well he showcases a variety of vocal colors throughout different sections.
Among them, the slightly quieter part of the song—the so-called D section—features falsetto singing that’s truly noteworthy.
When you sing this song, be sure to aim for a falsetto in that section that never becomes harsh.
Avoid tightening your throat and try to place the sound in the nasal cavity; that approach will be key to singing it nicely.
Dried Flowerimase
When it comes to singer-songwriters who truly master falsetto, I think many people these days would picture imase.
Among imase’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Dried Flower.” This piece, arranged with a downbeat feel, is sung mostly in falsetto.
It’s practically a song that exists for the pleasure of listening to falsetto.
From a piercing, almost shrill falsetto to a soft, enveloping whispery falsetto, it lets you savor a wide range of head voice textures.
#Love feat. Ann, gakusupercell
A single by supercell, released in September 2019.
The song is a duet, performed by two vocalists: Ann (female) and gaku (male).
These two were reportedly selected in a previous supercell vocal audition.
Apparently, this is the first time supercell has featured a male vocalist.
At first listen, some might wonder, “Where’s the falsetto in this song?” but I think Ann’s gentle singing in sections like the A-melody skillfully uses mixed voice to falsetto.
Since it’s a duet, it might be a bit tricky to pick for karaoke, but please give it a try!
1995Hirai Ken
A track from Ken Hirai’s first album in about five years, “Anataninaritakatta,” released on May 12, 2021.
Its music video was unveiled on May 5, ahead of the album release.
Not limited to this song, much of Ken Hirai’s music appears to be sung using mixed voice.
Speaking of mixed voice, it lies between falsetto and chest voice—a blend of the two—so in that sense, you could say this track is a treasure trove of diverse falsetto-like tones.
There are hardly any sections sung in what you’d call typical falsetto, but it’s a song you can enjoy as a showcase of varied vocal production.
If you’re confident in your falsetto, definitely try singing it at karaoke.
It’s also perfect as practice material!