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 (1–10)
Listening to OliviaNEW!Anri
A heartrending ballad with a heartbreak theme.
Although it’s a song from 1978, it remains popular for karaoke and often ranks in nationwide scoring systems like JOYSOUND and DAM—a true classic.
The tempo isn’t too fast or too slow, so you should be able to calmly follow the pitch and lyrics.
There aren’t any sections where the pitch suddenly jumps very high, but the chorus starts on G4 and is generally on the higher side, so keeping your resonance placement consistent will help your voice stay steady.
Try singing with a slightly higher-placed voice.
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.
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a song included as the 10th and final track on Dreams Come True (DREAMS COME TRUE/Dorikamu)’s second album, “LOVE GOES ON…,” released in 1989.
Although it was not released as a single, it is considered one of DCT’s signature songs.
Miwa Yoshida of DCT is often praised as a highly skilled vocalist, and some people might think, “Can you really aim for a high score with a DCT song?” But fear not! This song has a very straightforward melody, the pitch is easy to catch, and the vocal range used is set so that most women can sing it without strain.
If the original key is tough, transposing the key should easily solve the problem.
Since Miwa Yoshida’s singing style is quite distinctive, I’d say—speaking with a vocal director’s mindset—“Don’t try to imitate her exactly!” However, if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, it’s better to carefully study how she uses dynamics and phrasing in her performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.