[Karaoke] A roundup of songs that are easy for women to sing!

I miss you. (I want to see you.)Te ga kuriimu pan

I Want to See You / Hands Like Cream Bread (I want to see you / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Tegakurimpan gained attention by uploading self-performed cover videos of various artists’ songs as well as original pieces on social media.

Released on December 29, 2021, “Aitai na” features a clear, airy voice and a melody that feels wonderfully soothing.

Its lyrics, which portray the sentimental emotions of unrequited love, are likely to resonate with many listeners.

With a simple arrangement of just piano and strings, it’s a ballad that lets you fully immerse yourself in its world even when singing it at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Yeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – Yeah! Meccha Holiday [PV]

Aya Matsuura’s sixth single, released in May 2002.

For a selection aimed at women in their 50s, I feel the musical direction might be a bit off—but it’s nice to mix it up sometimes, right? (lol) Anyway, this is the kind of song you can pull off just by riding the groove without worrying at all about vocal skill! Musically, as long as the chorus stands on its own as a song, you’re good to go!! So focus all your energy there and sing it with that in mind!

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Kei Takahata

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mirageMizusaki Kana

mirage

A digital-only single by Kana Mizusaki, a piano-playing singer-songwriter based in Fukui Prefecture, released on May 25, 2022.

I confess I was unfamiliar with her work, so I listened to her songs for the first time to write this piece, and I found her to be a vocalist with a very versatile expressive range.

This track also features quite elaborate arranging, with dramatic shifts in mood that make it a fascinating listen.

Even so, the vocal melody itself is very easy to remember, and the range used isn’t particularly wide, so I thought it would be relatively easy for most people to sing if they picked it at karaoke, which is why I’m introducing it here.

If anything, it’s a song I’d especially recommend to female singers who are strong in the lower register.

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Kei Takahata

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MermaidYuka

YU-KA – Mermaid (Official Music Video)

Yuka, a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique musicality influenced by Western music.

She’s an artist with a slightly lower voice, and her mellow, gentle singing style is particularly striking.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Mermaid.

While it’s built on a slow-jam foundation, it doesn’t feature a challenging R&B-style vocal line with frequent ad-libs; instead, the vocal line maintains a relatively even contour throughout.

The chorus does incorporate mixed voice, but since it’s a non-belting mixed voice, even women in their 30s with lower voices should be able to sing it without any problem.

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Ryo

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Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Yuka, who spent her childhood overseas and has a background shaped by a music-loving father and experience performing in musicals.

Her digital single Hoshizukiyo, chosen as the theme song for the TV drama A Night When Stars Fall, features an ensemble centered on a deeply resonant piano sound that truly stirs the heart.

Its delicate lyrics and beautiful melody, which evoke the title’s imagery, draw listeners into the song’s world the moment they hear it.

With its relaxed tempo and singable lines, it’s also a great pick for karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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In Love with the Mirrorraisan

Praise – In Love with the Mirror

Reisan is a band fronted by Saaya from the comedy duo Lalande.

Their slightly downtempo sound, which incorporates a touch of Black music while staying on trend, has become popular, and although the band is still relatively new, they’ve already churned out multiple hit songs.

Among their tracks, the one I particularly recommend is their new single, “Kagami ni Koishite” (In Love with the Mirror).

While hints of Black music peek through at key moments, the song is fundamentally based on orthodox J-pop, so the vocal line itself is simple.

There aren’t many drastic pitch jumps, so anyone with a basic level of vocal technique should be able to sing it without much difficulty.

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Ryo

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SoupFujihara Sakura

Soup

This is Sakura Fujiwara’s debut single, released in June 2016.

Incidentally, the lyrics, composition, and production were handled by Masaharu Fukuyama.

The vocal melody doesn’t use extremely low or high notes throughout the song, so it might be an ideal karaoke choice for women who feel hesitant about singing due to a limited vocal range.

The song maintains a relaxed, heartwarming mood from start to finish, so while keeping a slightly bouncy groove, be careful not to rush the vocals or make the pronunciation of the lyrics sound rough.

It seems there’s also a version sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, who produced the track, so it could be helpful to check that out as a reference.

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Kei Takahata

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