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[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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1eastLife is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyokoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that captures the subtleties of life, by Ms. Chiyoko Shimakura...
2eastThe person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi
The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumiplay_arrow
One of the iconic songs that represents the enka scene of the Showa era...
3eastCrimson SunMisora Hibari
Crimson SunMisora Hibariplay_arrow
An iconic song representing the Showa-era pop scene evokes a dance upon the summer sea...
4eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
With an emotionally rich singing voice and a beautiful melody, it captivates listeners...
5eastKokoro TownHayama Mizuki
Kokoro TownHayama Mizukiplay_arrow
Ms. Mizuki Hayama, who portrayed the heartrending feelings after a broken heart...
6eastatonementTeresa Ten
atonementTeresa Tenplay_arrow
Teresa Teng, renowned as the diva of Asia...
7eastTsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asami
Tsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asamiplay_arrow
A soul-stirring classic that evokes the scenery of Tsugaru...
8eastDotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi
Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimiplay_arrow
This song, which portrays the streets and warmth of the people of Osaka, is Tendo...
9eastMaybeKobayashi Sachiko
MaybeKobayashi Sachikoplay_arrow
To Sachiko Kobayashi, the songstress who represents the world of enka...
10eastHydrangea BridgeJōnouchi Sanae
Hydrangea BridgeJōnouchi Sanaeplay_arrow
A classic enka song that poignantly sings of the rainy season, and...
11eastabandonedNagayama Yōko
abandonedNagayama Yōkoplay_arrow
A song with grand sound and heartrending lyrics characteristic of kayō (Japanese popular ballads)…
12eastI’m drunk.Utsumi Miyuki
I’m drunk.Utsumi Miyukiplay_arrow
The smash-hit song released in 1982 is...
13eastKawachi Otoko-bushiNakamura Mitsuko
Kawachi Otoko-bushiNakamura Mitsukoplay_arrow
Ms. Mitsuko Nakamura, filled with a fiery soul and passion...
14eastOsaka LonelinessTanaka Aimi
Osaka LonelinessTanaka Aimiplay_arrow
Set in Osaka, with the lingering ache of a heartbreaking love lost, the front…
15eastBlue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi
Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumiplay_arrow
The song that made a spectacular debut in 1968 and...
16eastOrigamiIchikawa Yukino
OrigamiIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A key to Ichikawa’s songs is a singing style that focuses on breathing and the tanden (lower abdomen).
17eastevening primroseIchikawa Yukino
evening primroseIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Sing with attention to dynamics in an emotional song
18eastevening drinkNakamura Mitsuko
evening drinkNakamura Mitsukoplay_arrow
Mitsuko Nakamura’s classic “Banshaku,” a masterpiece of men’s songs.
19eastFrom Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimi
From Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimiplay_arrow
An enka-style song with captivating low-frequency overtones
20eastIshikari ElegyTanaka Aimi
Ishikari ElegyTanaka Aimiplay_arrow
Aimi Tanaka’s enka “Ishikari Banka” is authentic enka that captivates with fundamental vocal prowess.
21eastThe Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukino
The Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Easy to sing with a low difficulty for recital pieces
22eastFarewell SongIchikawa Yukino
Farewell SongIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Nagori Uta is a Showa-era kayō-style enka song
23easthay feverIchikawa Yukino
hay feverIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku
24eastpaper craneOka Midori
paper craneOka Midoriplay_arrow
Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time
25eastKiyamachi in the RainOka Midori
Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midoriplay_arrow
A poignant enka composed by Tetsuya Gen, “Ame no Kiyamachi” (Rainy Kiyamachi).
26eastAs I AmNakamura Mitsuko
As I AmNakamura Mitsukoplay_arrow
Among Mitsuko Nakamura's songs, it's especially moving...