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)
sparkleFuji Kaze
This is a song by Fujii Kaze, released exclusively via digital distribution on May 3, 2021.
It was written specifically for Honda’s VEZEL commercial, and it was reportedly the first time he had ever handled a commercial song.
While the track has a very fun, buoyant feel, Fujii’s airy falsetto—especially audible in the latter half of the chorus—really shines within the music and sound.
That sense of weightless floating is possible precisely because of his captivating falsetto!
I want to sing songs with lots of falsetto. Karaoke-friendly tracks that are also good for practicing falsetto (51–60).
CampanellaYonezu Kenshi
A song that opens Kenshi Yonezu’s fifth album, STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.
In this track, falsetto appears for just a brief moment in the chorus phrase, yet that fleeting falsetto is highly effective in leaving a strong impression as a vocal expression.
The contrast with the powerful high tones used in the so-called D section is also remarkably effective.
Because that instant switch to falsetto is an expression you can’t pull off without skillful voice switching, all I can say is: impressive! I encourage everyone to practice it—being able to relax your voice quickly will be the key point when singing this part.
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.
I love youback number
This is the sixth digital single by the Japanese rock band back number, released in October 2022.
In addition to being used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Maiagare!, it was also selected as the entrance march for the 95th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
The falsetto singing by vocalist Iyori Shimizu heard in this track may seem very faithful to the fundamentals of how falsetto is typically used in ballads by rock bands of this kind, yet it also feels like it plays a major role in expressing the song’s world and atmosphere.
When you sing it at karaoke, be sure to switch smoothly from chest voice, and take care that the high falsetto parts don’t stick out awkwardly from the rest of the song.
When using falsetto, try to soften the tone as much as possible in your mouth and aim the sound lightly toward the nasal area—you should be able to produce a falsetto similar to the original singer’s.
Give it a try!
Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru’s 18th single, released in February 2007.
Since her debut, Utada has been renowned for a vocal ability that feels beyond the norm for Japanese artists, but it’s no exaggeration to say that the singing you hear on this track has reached a truly mature level.
Centered around a delivery that makes full use of middle voice and mix voice—techniques that have become almost essential for R&B ballads—the occasional airy, gently released falsetto passages are nothing short of art.
In contrast, the A section features a melody that capitalizes on the lower register, and this works precisely because those tender high notes, maximizing the beauty of her falsetto, are there to balance it.
A single that deserves nothing less than a resounding “Bravo!”
Lies and TruthL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc~en~Ciel, with hyde’s vocals that are both smooth and fierce, leaves a strong impression.
Among their songs, the classic “Lies and Truth” boasts exceptional delicacy.
While it lacks sheer power, the falsetto in the chorus is a major challenge, featuring sharp rises and falls in pitch and even low-range falsetto.
That said, because a powerful vocal isn’t required, you could say that once you clear the falsetto sections, there aren’t many difficult points left.
If you’re confident in your head voice control, definitely give it a try.
I believeayaka
Ayaka’s debut single, released in January 2006.
It also set an impressive record by entering the Oricon charts at No.
3.
It’s astonishing that she delivered such a calm, steady vocal performance at just 18 years old.
Including her mix voice leaning toward head tone, the falsetto is used very effectively in those moments where the high notes are released lightly, and it’s remarkable that an 18-year-old girl had already mastered this technique almost perfectly.
In fact, through the recording lessons I’ve given my students over the years, I’ve been present many times when various students tried singing this song, but very few could perform it the way she does.
I think it’s quite a difficult song to sing at karaoke, but I hope everyone will give it a try and work hard to master it.