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. Songs suitable for practicing falsetto at karaoke (41–50)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
A digital-only single by singer-songwriter Vaundy, released in May 2020.
It was put out as a pre-release single from his debut album “strobo.” Despite the striking title, the song itself is a very classic, uptempo pop track, and you can fully enjoy Vaundy’s expansive high tones and falsetto over the backing track.
The vocal melody uses a relatively high range, making it a good recommendation for higher-voiced male singers to try at karaoke.
To sing it well, it’s important not to lose the tempo or groove—really feel the beat and be careful not to let the rhythm become flat as you sing.
hyururira-pappatuki.
Singer-songwriter tuki., who gained nationwide popularity with “Bansanka,” is energizing the Japanese music scene with precise pitch control, rising right behind artists like Ado and YOASOBI.
Among tuki.’s songs, the one I especially recommend is “Hyururira Pappa.” Its melody is rooted in traditional Japanese style, and thanks to the frequent alternation between chest voice and falsetto, it offers an exceptionally pleasing listening experience.
The falsetto, born from pitch control as precise as top-tier Vocaloid tuning, is absolutely stunning.
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.
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.
Spring ThiefYorushika
This is the seventh digital-only single by the Japanese rock band Yorushika, released in January 2021.
It was used as a theme song for Taisei Corporation’s TV commercial.
The contrast is striking between the A and B sections, which are arranged mainly in the lower register, and the chorus, where the vocals shine with expertly used high falsetto.
That airy falsetto singing strongly brings out the “spring-like” mood suggested by the song’s title.
With its flowing, smooth melody, it’s also one of the best pieces for practicing transitions between vocal registers, so be sure to practice it well and try selecting it at karaoke.
New EraAdo
Ado’s 10th overall single, released digitally in June 2022.
It serves as the theme song for the animated feature ONE PIECE FILM RED and was specially written for the film by Yasutaka Nakata.
From the very beginning, the chorus bursts in with Ado’s translucent, airy falsetto, heightening anticipation for what’s to come.
When the rhythm kicks in and the same chorus melody returns, it’s delivered in a brilliant high chest voice, showcasing her remarkable sense for switching vocal production to suit the song’s scenes.
Pay attention as well to the subtle use of falsetto in the brief ad-lib phrases throughout the track.
It’s an ideal pick for karaoke if you’re confident in your falsetto, and even for those looking to learn falsetto techniques, there’s a lot to gain from this song.
Unrequited loveAimer
This is a 2016 song by Aimer.
“Kataomoi” is characterized by a tearful, emotive vocal tone.
Rather than being a song sung entirely in falsetto, there are moments where the high phrases are sung in falsetto or a mixed voice.
It might be good for those trying falsetto for the first time or practicing it.
A suggested progression is: first, learn to sing it in chest voice → then sing the parts that feel high with a stronger, mix-leaning approach → then challenge yourself with falsetto.
In the end, if you’re not used to either chest or falsetto, you’ll use more breath than you think.
It’s important to focus on diaphragmatic breathing and take in plenty of air.
When producing sound, aim to resonate in the head and try to let the voice out as gently as possible.
