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

cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki

Angela Aki “Sakura-iro” Music Video

Angela Aki’s fifth single, released in March 2007.

I hesitate to say this after introducing it as “an easy song to sing at karaoke that you can sing without strain,” but Angela herself is an exceptionally skilled vocalist, and singing it the way she does is by no means easy.

That said, the tempo of this track is medium to slow, the rhythmic difficulty isn’t high, and the melody is very catchy, so it should be relatively easy to learn and hum along to.

While it’s a slightly advanced pick, I hope beginners will try it as a gateway toward aiming for an intermediate to advanced level.

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Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

This is Koresawa’s fourth single, released in June 2019.

It was reportedly produced as an answer song to her second single, “Tabako” (“Cigarette”).

The laid-back, not-trying-too-hard vocal style really shines here, and the medium-to-slow tempo makes it very easy to sing.

I highly recommend it as a karaoke pick for women who aren’t confident in their singing! If you listen closely, Koresawa herself uses various timbres and vocal techniques for subtle expression, but if you’re just enjoying it at karaoke, you don’t need to worry about that.

Just sing it for the vibe and have fun.

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Door to FreedomRapuntsueru (Nakagawa Shoko)

Shoko Nakagawa “Tangled” – When Will My Life Begin (Freedom Door)

This is the theme song from Disney’s animated film Tangled, performed by Shoko Nakagawa, who voices Rapunzel in the Japanese dub.

As you’d expect from Nakagawa, who has an extensive track record as a voice actor, her vocal delivery in the song is very solid.

While the Disney-esque atmosphere may feel a bit subdued, she still delivers a high-quality performance.

The song features a melody that’s easy to sing and remember, but reproducing the original’s expressive nuances at karaoke might be a bit challenging for those not used to singing.

It’s a slightly advanced pick, but if you’re confident, definitely give it a try!

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It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone

“Nandemonaiya” Kamishiraishi Mone cover (live recording)

This is a RADWIMPS song written and composed by Yojiro Noda.

Mone Kamishiraishi, who played the heroine Mitsuha Miyamizu in the blockbuster film “Your Name,” covered it, and it was included on her debut CD “chouchou,” released in 2016.

While RADWIMPS’ version is excellent, her rendition is also really good.

It’s a quiet ballad with high name recognition, making it an easy song to sing at karaoke.

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heartbeatNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “Heartbeat” Music Video (Short Ver.) [Official]

This is singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima’s 48th single, released in September 2023.

It was written specifically as the theme song for the animated film “Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kōjō” (The Illusion Factory of Alice and Therese).

Although Nakajima has had a long career, this is actually her first time working on an anime song, and I felt she achieved a track that exquisitely captures the world the anime portrays.

The melody is very simple and doesn’t use an especially wide vocal range, which likely works to its advantage.

Precisely because of that, I think it’s also one of the best choices when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.

Sing with overall power, but be mindful of expressing dynamics in each section of the song.

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era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

era; age; time; period

This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is her self-cover version released in December 1993.

The song has been used as a theme for many TV shows and in commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have probably heard it before.

As you’d expect from such a well-known piece, both the melody and lyrics are very memorable, and I feel it’s also a song you can enjoy singing casually, humming along.

Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice doesn’t lose its core.

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Secret of my heartKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki 'Secret of my heart'

Mai Kuraki’s third single, released in April 2000.

Because she debuted amid the DIVA boom at the time, many people strongly associate her with being a “serious vocalist,” and may have the preconception that her songs are hard to sing.

But don’t be intimidated! While there are a few spots that make you go “oh!?” thanks to subtle nuances in her singing—like switching between different types of vocal production—the song itself, much like ZARD and other artists on the same label, is extremely catchy and easy to remember.

The fact that you don’t notice that at first listen is exactly what’s impressive about the label’s production.

The melodic range used in the vocal line isn’t that wide either, so I hope you’ll try singing it casually, as if you’re just humming along.

If you can, using a good mixed voice in the higher parts of the chorus will make it sound nearly perfect!

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