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!
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Karaoke Songs Easy to Score High on for Women (11–20)
SunYorushika
Yorushika is a popular duo known for their wide-ranging musicality.
They can make any style their own, but the one that shines most is arguably their ennui-tinged sound.
Their song “Taiyo” (Sun) is a work where you can fully savor that moody aesthetic.
What makes this track especially easy to sing is its narrow vocal range.
In addition to sitting in a register anyone can comfortably produce, the vocal line has few ups and downs, making it an ideal choice for aiming at a high score.
A happy promise.riria.
Riria is a female singer-songwriter of straightforward J-pop who enjoys overwhelming support from teenage and twenty-something women.
She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Shiawase na Yakusoku” (“A Happy Promise”).
Because it uses a lot of falsetto, it might seem difficult.
It’s true the falsetto appears quite frequently, but in this song the falsetto only reaches pitches that can also be sung in chest voice.
The overall vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much, making it perfect for aiming for a high score.
Try EverythingDream Ami
“Try Everything” is the theme song for the Japanese version of Disney’s animated film Zootopia, while the original version is sung by Shakira.
The Japanese version was released in April 2016 as Dream Ami’s second single.
As befits a Disney anime theme, it has a bright and very cute melody, making it easy to learn for karaoke and a good choice for aiming at a high score.
If you can produce clear, resonant high notes with the same transparency as Dream Ami herself, it’ll be perfect.
Be careful not to let your voice crack on the high notes.
White LoveSPEED
This is SPEED’s fifth single, released in October 1997.
It was a massive hit, selling a total of 2 million copies.
True to the 90s J-pop classics, where being popular at karaoke was practically essential for a hit, it features a very easy-to-remember and singable melody.
The Japanese lyrics fit the music beautifully as well, so if you sing it carefully, it should be relatively easy to score high.
And if you can nail those high notes head-on without switching to falsetto and let them soar straight through, that’s the best!
Lingering Snowiruka
These days, “Nagori Yuki” is widely spoken of as Iruka’s signature song, but it originally appeared on Kaguyahime’s album “Sangaidate no Uta,” released in March 1974.
Iruka’s cover version came out the following November, in 1975, and became a massive hit, selling over 800,000 copies in total.
Now, if you’re going to sing this song at karaoke, there’s really nothing to fear.
True to its 1970s folk roots—and with a melodic sensibility that also fits Showa-era kayōkyoku—it has a very straightforward melody, with none of the intricate lines or rhythms you find in many modern songs.
Precisely because of that, it might be relatively easy to rack up a high score, but it could be harder to add that “just right” expressive touch.
It might be fun to approach it with the intent to compete on expressiveness.
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing’s 8th single, released in February 1998.
It’s ELT’s biggest hit and even became a million seller.
As of 2019, many people who were in their 30s back then probably sang this often at karaoke.
This reflects how popularity in the karaoke market had a major impact on sales at the time.
The song has a very straightforward, easy-to-sing melodic progression, so it shouldn’t be too hard to score high with it.
Since it’s a medium-slow, ballad-like track, focus on cherishing each word of the lyrics and singing carefully—aim for a high score!
Karaoke songs that are easy for women to score high on (21–30)
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Released in March 2001 as Rimi Natsukawa’s third single.
It’s a cover of a song with lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama that was released as BEGIN’s 18th single in March 2000.
The tone and phrases of the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument, are particularly striking in this piece.
Natsukawa’s clear, transparent vocals also shine.
It’s said the cover was realized at Natsukawa’s strong request, and perhaps because of that, the match between the song and her voice is outstanding.
Melodically, it doesn’t require a very wide range, and its phrases are very memorable and approachable, making it an ideal choice for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
However, precisely because the melody is so simple, be careful not to let your delivery become flat.
Be sure to study the original closely—especially the phrasing in the chorus.