[Enka] Songs that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf [Female singers edition]
As you’d expect, enka requires strong vocal ability and expressive power no matter the song, so people who consider themselves tone-deaf may give up before even trying, thinking, “It’s impossible for me…” That said, there are quite a few enka songs that are relatively easy to sing, or that you can power through on vibe even if you can’t sing them perfectly.
So this time, we’re introducing songs that are easy for tone-deaf singers to tackle—or that you can still enjoy and use to liven up a karaoke session even if you don’t nail them.
In addition to ease of singing, we’ve picked tracks with a strong kayōkyoku flavor that, as mentioned, you can carry with your energy.
For example, try singing just the famous chorus, or have fun by getting creative—like doing a duet with a friend!
Playlist
| [Enka] Songs that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf [Female singers edition] | |||
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| 1east | Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko | play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the subtleties of life, by Ms. Chiyoko Shimakura... |
| 2east | The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi | play_arrow | One of the iconic songs that represents the enka scene of the Showa era... |
| 3east | Crimson SunMisora Hibari | play_arrow | An iconic song representing the Showa-era pop scene evokes a dance upon the summer sea... |
| 4east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | With an emotionally rich singing voice and a beautiful melody, it captivates listeners... |
| 5east | Kokoro TownHayama Mizuki | play_arrow | Ms. Mizuki Hayama, who portrayed the heartrending feelings after a broken heart... |
| 6east | atonementTeresa Ten | play_arrow | Teresa Teng, renowned as the diva of Asia... |
| 7east | Tsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asami | play_arrow | A soul-stirring classic that evokes the scenery of Tsugaru... |
| 8east | Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi | play_arrow | This song, which portrays the streets and warmth of the people of Osaka, is Tendo... |
| 9east | MaybeKobayashi Sachiko | play_arrow | To Sachiko Kobayashi, the songstress who represents the world of enka... |
| 10east | Hydrangea BridgeJōnouchi Sanae | play_arrow | A classic enka song that poignantly sings of the rainy season, and... |
| 11east | abandonedNagayama Yōko | play_arrow | A song with grand sound and heartrending lyrics characteristic of kayō (Japanese popular ballads)… |
| 12east | I’m drunk.Utsumi Miyuki | play_arrow | The smash-hit song released in 1982 is... |
| 13east | Kawachi Otoko-bushiNakamura Mitsuko | play_arrow | Ms. Mitsuko Nakamura, filled with a fiery soul and passion... |
| 14east | Osaka LonelinessTanaka Aimi | play_arrow | Set in Osaka, with the lingering ache of a heartbreaking love lost, the front… |
| 15east | Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi | play_arrow | The song that made a spectacular debut in 1968 and... |
| 16east | OrigamiIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | A key to Ichikawa’s songs is a singing style that focuses on breathing and the tanden (lower abdomen). |
| 17east | evening primroseIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | Sing with attention to dynamics in an emotional song |
| 18east | evening drinkNakamura Mitsuko | play_arrow | Mitsuko Nakamura’s classic “Banshaku,” a masterpiece of men’s songs. |
| 19east | From Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimi | play_arrow | An enka-style song with captivating low-frequency overtones |
| 20east | Ishikari ElegyTanaka Aimi | play_arrow | Aimi Tanaka’s enka “Ishikari Banka” is authentic enka that captivates with fundamental vocal prowess. |
| 21east | The Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | Easy to sing with a low difficulty for recital pieces |
| 22east | Farewell SongIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | Nagori Uta is a Showa-era kayō-style enka song |
| 23east | hay feverIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku |
| 24east | paper craneOka Midori | play_arrow | Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time |
| 25east | Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midori | play_arrow | A poignant enka composed by Tetsuya Gen, “Ame no Kiyamachi” (Rainy Kiyamachi). |
| 26east | As I AmNakamura Mitsuko | play_arrow | Among Mitsuko Nakamura's songs, it's especially moving... |


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