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 that are easy for women to score high on (21–30)
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!
You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46
Released in September 2019, this is Nogizaka46’s 24th single.
It’s practically begging you to aim for a high karaoke score! The melody is easy to remember and sing, and the lyrics are set to a very straightforward rhythm, so it could be fun to compete with friends for high scores with this song.
The tune has that quintessential Nogizaka feel—a slightly wistful, bittersweet melody—and it’s a really great song.
When you sing it, be careful not to let the high notes in the chorus sound weak.
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE
ZONE’s third single, released in August 2001.
It was also used as the ending theme for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, so many of you may already know it.
Considering that all the members of ZONE were still in their teens at the time of release, the vocal expressiveness you hear in this song is quite remarkable.
The song itself, however, is straightforward and familiar, with a touch of nostalgia, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to sing at karaoke.
The key to getting a high score is to deliver the beautiful melody in a clear, straightforward way.
Aiming for a high score on your own is great, but it might also be a fun song to sing together with friends.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Rather than saying it’s Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single, released in October 1995, it’s easier to describe it as the opening theme of the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, right? It’s an upper-mid to uptempo song with a very singable tempo, and the chorus melody is striking and easy to remember, making it one of the best picks if you’re aiming for a high karaoke score.
The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range either, which is another point in its favor for scoring high.
When you sing it, make sure to deliver it powerfully so your vocals don’t sound weak!
Cosmic TreatPerfume
Perfume is a dance-vocal group that has remained at the forefront for many years.
Their new track, “Cosmic Treat,” is a playful number that starts with an intro reminiscent of 16-bit game sounds and unfolds into a city-pop-style tune.
The vocal line is very simple, with no sharp rises or drops in pitch and a relatively narrow range.
Since the long tones aren’t particularly long either, anyone who can hold their pitch accurately should be able to aim for a high score without much difficulty.
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
Yoshimi Iwasaki’s 20th single, released in March 1985.
It was the theme song for the first season of the popular anime Touch, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s original work.
What’s interesting about songs from this era is that, while the arrangements go beyond the traditional enka/pop framework to incorporate elements that would later be called J-pop, the vocal melodies themselves remain firmly rooted in the conventions of older kayōkyoku and folk music.
This track embodies that mid-80s approach.
Thanks to this kind of melodic writing, it’s also great for karaoke: the pitch range isn’t too wide, and there’s no need to hit extremely high notes, making it a strong choice if you’re aiming for a high score.
As with Yoshimi Iwasaki’s original performance, singing with a clear voice and crisp diction will serve you well.