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)
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.
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.
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to bands with lots of falsetto, many people probably think of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Among Japan’s well-known artists, vocalist Motoki Ohmori boasts one of the finest high-tone voices, with outstanding pitch control across a range that employs mixed voice and falsetto.
The song “familie” is a piece where you can fully appreciate Ohmori’s precision in the high register.
While it’s challenging, there aren’t any parts that reach an absolutely un-singable height, so if you’re confident in your high notes, why not add it to your repertoire?
The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s 24th single, released in July 2012.
The way falsetto is used in this song is a bit interesting.
When it comes to Ikimono-gakari’s singer, Kiyoe Yoshioka, she’s generally known for the appeal of her piercing high notes in chest voice.
Even in this song, falsetto only appears for a brief moment within the chorus phrase.
Moreover, it’s not used in the common way—to cover notes that can’t be reached in chest voice—but rather on pitches she could easily sing in chest voice, presumably to soften the expression.
It’s a great example of how simply changing the vocal production can expand the range of expressive singing so much.
Singers, definitely take note.
Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai
Mai Kuraki’s debut single, released in December 1999.
Despite being a debut, it became a million-seller, topping 1.4 million copies over the course of more than a month.
Throughout the track, she skillfully employs falsetto and a falsetto-leaning mixed voice, delivering an exceptionally soft vocal performance.
Considering that Kuraki was only 17 at the time of recording, this level of expressiveness is quite remarkable.
Compared to contemporaries like Hikaru Utada, who debuted around the same time and helped ignite the R&B-style diva boom, her voice and singing do convey a touch of “youthfulness,” but that quality is precisely part of the song’s charm.
1991Yonezu Kenshi
‘1991,’ a masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu known as the theme song for the film ‘5 Centimeters per Second.’ The lyrics, which seem to mirror both the protagonist and Yonezu himself, are highly emotional and have made the song popular at karaoke.
The piece spans a fairly wide vocal range of mid1F to hiD.
While the average pitch isn’t particularly high, the large jumps in melody make the song feel quite demanding overall.
It also features mixed voice, but since it’s a chest-leaning mix, people with an average vocal range should be able to manage it with practice.
CHEERSMrs. GREEN APPLE
A cheer song that turns nerves into energy! It features a bouncy rhythm right from the start and Omori’s signature soaring high notes.
Singing Mrs.
at karaoke will definitely wow everyone around you! Since it’s a bright, upbeat tune, nailing it at karaoke will put you in full-on positive mode.
The overall vocal range is a whopping D3–G5—seriously wide.
With a fast tempo and flowing melody lines, it’s highly recommended for those comfortable switching between chest voice and falsetto.
If you overthink where to flip into falsetto, you might trip up your vocal production, so just lock into the rhythm, go with the flow, and have fun singing!
