Karaoke songs that make it easy for women to score high
Karaoke systems with scoring features have been getting more and more sophisticated lately, and an increasing number now evaluate vocal techniques like vibrato and scooping.
However, the largest part of the scoring criteria is still the accuracy of melody and rhythm.
In this feature, we focus on those criteria and have compiled a selection of songs that are easy to sing and likely to score high, especially ones where it’s easy to follow the melody and rhythm.
When karaoke has a scoring function, you can’t help but want to go for a high score, whether you’re confident in your singing or not.
For each song, we’ve also included tips on how to earn a high score, so be sure to use them as a reference and aim for your best.
That said, the most important thing is to forget about the numbers and just sing freely and have fun the way you like!
Karaoke songs that are easy for women to score high on (1–10)
After all, I’m an idolAKB48
AKB48 is a group that has been active for many years in Japan’s idol scene.
Since they’re still at the top of the scene today, there are probably many women who listen to their songs as well.
Among AKB48’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is NANTETTATTE IDOL.
This work is a cover of Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit, featuring a flatter, more streamlined arrangement than the original.
As it’s an older song with a very simple vocal line, it’s a great choice if you’re aiming for a high score.
ORIONNakajima Mika
It’s Mika Nakashima’s 27th single, released in November 2008.
It’s a very simple ballad, so if you sing each note carefully, I think it’s relatively easy to score high at karaoke.
Rather than focusing on “singing well,” aim for a natural delivery and you’ll likely get a good score.
If there’s a tricky part, it would be the switch to falsetto at the end of the chorus.
Practice making the transition between chest voice and falsetto sound natural.
ALL I WANTHirate Yurina
Yurina Hirate’s new song “ALL I WANT.” Back in her Keyakizaka46 days, she had a notably cool image for an idol, and that impression has only been sharpened since she became a solo artist.
This work lets you savor that very charm.
It’s a stylish J-pop track with a touch of R&B, and overall it features a relatively even, understated vocal line.
There aren’t many long sustained notes, so even those who aren’t confident in their vocal skills should be able to aim for a high score.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
SoupFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara, a singer-songwriter who played the heroine in the 2016 TV drama “Love Song” starring Masaharu Fukuyama.
This was her debut single and also the drama’s theme song.
Imitating her distinctive vocal phrasing might be challenging, but the required vocal range isn’t that wide, and if you learn the melody well before performing, you should be able to aim for a high score.
User ManualNishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s 27th single, released in September 2015.
It was also the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” By now, it’s probably become one of the standard songs sung at weddings.
I bet many people have performed it as entertainment at friends’ wedding receptions, too.
It’s a super cute melody that really makes the most of Kana Nishino’s persona—she’s never claimed to be a so-called “powerhouse” vocalist—so it’s exceptionally easy to sing even at karaoke.
If your delivery gets too heavy, it can spoil the vibe, so try to keep it light, bright, and cute throughout! That said, if you’re confident in your singing, it could also be fun to lean into your vocal ability and really show it off.
Precisely because the melody is simple, there are lots of ways to enjoy the song beyond just aiming for a high score!
Become a flowerRyokushokushakai
The rock band song “Hana ni Natte” has a mature vibe.
It was the opening theme for season 1 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries and became a big topic for its lyrics as well.
The overall vocal range of the song is G#3–D#5.
The A and B sections sit in the low to mid range and can be sung in chest voice.
At the start of the chorus, the range shoots up suddenly, so many people end up straining there.
There’s room to take a breath before the chorus, so make sure to use proper diaphragmatic breathing and fill your abdomen with air.
Also, since there are many “na” syllables in the high notes, it may be harder to produce the sound, but if you focus on singing lightly, you’ll be fine.
In any case, sing lightly with head resonance and match the pitch accurately.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
Released in February 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.
It’s a rock ballad with a beautiful, very memorable melody that’s easy to pick up, so if you’re reasonably confident in your singing, it’s a song where you can definitely aim for a high score.
In the intro A-melody, there’s a line that uses a lot of chromatic (semitone) movement, so be careful not to let the pitch get vague there.
Also, if you sing with a clear contrast in dynamics between the chorus and the other sections, it will sound even better.
However, even in the stronger parts, make sure it doesn’t turn into singing “by brute force.” Skillfully using a stronger mixed voice seems to be the key to making it sound good.