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 lots of falsetto. Karaoke tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto (31–40)
chameleonKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s fifth single, released on March 16, 2022.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Mystery to Iunakare,” and was released digitally in advance on February 28.
From the very beginning, a beautifully gentle falsetto voice bursts forth, making it a truly outstanding ballad.
To resonate falsetto this cleanly, I think mastering head voice with solid use of nasal resonance is essential.
Even outside the chorus—the so-called verse sections—falsetto is used abundantly, making it quite a challenging song to sing at karaoke.
But by all means, master it and captivate your friends around you!
Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu
A song performed by singer Yoshikazu Mera, released in June 1997.
It hardly needs an introduction at this point, but it’s the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s smash-hit anime Princess Mononoke.
Mera, who sings this piece, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare disease that occurs in roughly one out of 30,000 people.
After graduating from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, he studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam on a Dutch government scholarship.
He is acclaimed worldwide as a countertenor.
His superb falsetto technique and expressive power—backed by that background—are fully on display in this song, and many listeners may, on first hearing, mistake the vocalist for a woman.
While the singing is based on classical vocal production and thus feels a bit different from the falsetto commonly used in rock or pop, I think there’s a lot here that even those not usually connected to classical music can find instructive.
GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika
The 16th single released under the name “NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA.” Despite its quite powerful, hard rock sound, it has a somewhat mysterious atmosphere, with Mika Nakashima’s soft, floating vocals—likely delivered intentionally without a forceful singing style—gliding over the top.
The falsetto used in the chorus enhances this effect even more.
If you plan to sing it at karaoke, the falsetto usage isn’t particularly difficult, so as long as you pay attention to your vocal register switching points, it should be relatively accessible for most people.
Give it a try!
Blooming in the mudUorupisukātā
Wolpis Carter is a male singer whose voice is so clear and beautiful it could be mistaken for a woman’s.
He’s known as a “guy who wants to hit high notes,” and this song is his specialty! The melody climbs even higher toward the end, so unless you’re comfortable with high tones from the start, it’s tough to sing in the original key.
The last chorus might give you a headache… But when a song is this high, it actually feels downright beautiful.
I personally love high-note songs, and belting them out feels amazing.
The overall range is quite wide, from G#3 to F5, so be careful not to strain your throat on the low notes.
Lift your facial muscles from the beginning and sing it through to the end!
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Released in May 2015 as UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s 10th single.
It’s an upbeat, lively track that simply makes you feel good just by listening.
Now, the vocalist Kousuke Saito has quite a distinctive voice.
His natural speaking range is probably very high, and that androgynous, high-frequency tone is extremely appealing.
It can sound like he’s singing in a mixed voice with a lot of falsetto throughout, but the brief burst of powerful singing in the B-melody is nothing to sneeze at either.
Focusing on the theme of “falsetto” in this piece, it might seem that it’s not used all that much in this song; still, it could be a great karaoke choice for men with high voices.
I want to sing songs that use a lot of falsetto. Songs suitable for practicing falsetto at karaoke (41–50)
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
Sakura, released on March 5, 2003.
With this single, Naotaro Moriyama broke through to mainstream success.
This song, which sings of parting from friends during cherry blossom season and the hope of meeting again, has become a staple for graduation ceremonies and among sakura-themed songs.
The piano-only accompaniment and the beautiful falsetto lend a sense of wistfulness and warmth to the entire piece.
It’s a must-sing for anyone confident in their falsetto!
AWAKEHoshimachi Suisei
Right now, one of the most active VTubers in the music scene is Suisei Hoshimachi.
As a signature artist of hololive, she gained nationwide popularity with “Bibidedeba.” Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is “AWAKE.” From the intro through the first verse, it features a fresh, artcore-adjacent melody, then shifts into a hip-hop vibe, and in the chorus transforms into house-style dance music.
Falsetto is used effectively in each section, so it’s perfect for listeners who want to enjoy smooth, beautiful falsetto vocals.
