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. Please suggest karaoke songs that are good for practicing falsetto (1–10).
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s second single, released in May 2019.
Official HIGE DANDism consistently delivers very classic, highly polished pop songs, and alongside their top-tier band sound, the quality of the vocals is impressive as well! In this track, too, you can fully enjoy the clear, soaring high tones.
The singer reportedly relies less on falsetto and skillfully uses mixed voice to hit the highs, but replicating that in karaoke might be quite difficult for most people.
If you try it at karaoke, singing in head voice with as little breathiness as possible should give you a good result.
A three-penny novelKing Gnu
This is a song that keeps showcasing Iguchi’s beautiful high tones.
It’s a 2020 track used as the theme song for the NTV drama “A 35-Year-Old Girl.” Speaking of King Gnu, it’s a band where Tsuneta’s unique world and Iguchi’s high tones beautifully match.
There may not be many people who can sing it in the original key, but since our theme this time is falsetto, it’s meaningful to sing it in the original key! When you sing, instead of pushing your voice, imagine letting the breath flow and resonating in your head.
The melody line has stair-like parts that might be difficult, but once you can produce a stable falsetto, it’s actually easier to keep pitch than singing in chest voice.
That said, core strength is important too, so keep your lower abdomen engaged to prevent your body from wobbling.
It helps to sing with a sense of quick, explosive support—like “huh, huh”—to build that snap.
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
I want to sing songs with a lot of falsetto. Karaoke-friendly tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto (11–20)
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “Wherever you are.” Since it’s sung as a love song that vows eternity, you’ll want to use falsetto to really bring out the song’s appeal.
That said, the falsetto in “Wherever you are” appears mainly at the beginning.
The song builds toward the latter half, so about two-thirds is sung in chest voice.
If you sing the initial guitar-backed section firmly in falsetto to create contrast, it lands stylishly.
Many people who like rock and band music seem to want to sing ONE OK ROCK.
The high range can be a hurdle, but ballads let you cover the high notes with falsetto, so they’re recommended.
Open your throat and keep the breath flowing steadily!
Lovers AgainEXILE
EXILE’s 22nd single, released in January 2007.
It was also used as a campaign song for the mobile carrier au.
In contemporary R&B-style songs like EXILE’s, vocals are often sung mainly in mixed voice, and deciding where to draw the line with falsetto can be quite tricky.
If you focus on the falsetto aspect, the highlight of this track is definitely the brief falsetto used on the high notes in the chorus.
You’ll see if you try it yourself—this expression requires considerable vocal technique.
If you’re confident in your high notes or head voice, give it a try!
＝ (feat. YO_CO)BAK
Released in June 2022, this song is performed as a duet by BAK and YO_CO.
It beautifully showcases their call-and-response and overlapping vocals.
Since both singers primarily use head voice, it’s perfect for those who want to sing head-voice songs.
Because the range is on the higher side, be careful not to strain your throat.
When practicing, try singing with “h”-sounds to naturally release breath; this will make it easier to sing.
A particularly recommended method is to sing all the lyrics using “hi.” The “hi” sound makes humming easier and resonates in the head.
Start by pronouncing it lightly so that it resonates in your head rather than your throat.
Your breath will flow more naturally, and producing head voice will become easier.
Heralding springyama
This song, Haru wo Tsugeru, is what suddenly brought yama into the spotlight.
Some of you might recognize the opening phrase.
That said, when you actually try singing it, it’s famous for being difficult because of the drastic ups and downs in pitch.
The rhythm is crucial and the tempo is on the faster side, so it’s best to learn it slowly, piece by piece, at first.
YouTube lets you change the playback speed, so I highly recommend using that! When you sing, try not to push on the high notes; if you stay relaxed, you’ll be able to make good use of your falsetto.
It might help to practice singing lightly, with a bouncy feel.
As you get a feel for the melody line, you’ll naturally figure out where to add accents and where to cut the sound.
Once you’re comfortable, try using a bit more breath; that should help you switch smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.