[For Women] Sing challenging songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight!
If you’re blessed with a singing voice you’re proud of, you’ll want to make the most of it and show it off to friends and everyone around you, right? In this special feature, we’ve collected challenging songs recommended for women like you.
Even when we say “songs that are hard to sing,” the difficult points vary: some demand a very wide vocal range, while others require delicate expressiveness, and so on.
Each song’s article includes notes on what makes it challenging and tips on how to sing it well, so be sure to use this as a guide and show off your wonderful voice to the fullest!
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[For Women] Grab Attention by Singing Difficult Songs at Karaoke! (71–80)
Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu
Released in December 2012, this is a classic, notoriously difficult Vocaloid song! It has a Japanese-style flavor; the intro is very relaxed, but the tempo suddenly speeds up and the lyrics are extremely dense.
You’ll need to be mindful of stamina, lung capacity, and explosiveness, but it’s highly recommended for those who love fast songs! The trick to singing the rapid-fire parts is not to try to articulate every single syllable; instead, clearly pronounce the vowel sounds that serve as accents.
Doing so helps you lock into the rhythm and sing more lightly.
With fast-tempo songs, you especially need to memorize the lyrics—otherwise in karaoke you’ll end up just chasing the words and sort of singing without intention.
I recommend first being able to hum the melody, then adding the lyrics afterward.
that bandkessoku bando
This is a digital-only single performed by the band “Kessoku Band,” which appears in the 2022 TV anime Bocchi the Rock!.
I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too, and I often sing “Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Wakusei,” but “Ano Band” has a fast tempo and a very distinctive rhythm—it’s really difficult! I recommend listening to the track carefully before trying to sing it.
The timing of cutting off words in the A-melody, the timing of sustained notes in the chorus, and the fact that there’s no real breathing room once the melody starts all make it tough, so rather than trying to memorize the whole song at once, I think it’s clearer to learn it bit by bit, melody by melody, to keep things organized in your head.
Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward! Aim to throw the note with a burst of energy—keep that in mind as you sing.
ifNishino Kana
“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.
It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.
The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.
Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.
With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.
[For Women] Sing difficult songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight! (81–90)
Answer keyŌmori Motoki
This is a solo song by Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and as you might expect, it features a lot of high notes.
The range is G#3–B4, so it may be easier for women to sing.
One remarkable thing about Omori is that he switches between chest voice and falsetto far more frequently than other artists.
If you keep your eyebrows raised while singing, the transitions become smoother.
My students often say, “Omori’s eyebrows are always raised!” so please use that as a reference.
Also, since the phrases in this song are on the longer side, I recommend deciding your breath points before singing.
If you don’t have enough breath, your voice can drop out in the falsetto sections, so be sure to focus on proper diaphragmatic breathing.
It’s challenging, but it’s a cute song—once you get used to it, try singing it in a cheerful, bouncy mood!
That’s My BabyRIRI
RIRI is a female singer-songwriter whose musical style evokes Ariana Grande and leaves a strong impression.
Having grown up listening to R&B from a young age, she basically sings her songs in English.
Among her tracks, a particularly challenging one I recommend is “That’s My Baby.” You’ll hear frequent falsetto, R&B essentials like ad-libs and falls, and even mixed voice—advanced vocal techniques appearing throughout the song.
MHamasaki Ayumi
This is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 20th single, released in December 2000.
It was used as the CM song for Tu-Ka Cellular Tokyo/Tokai and as the theme song for the Saturday Night Drama “M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite,” co-produced by TV Asahi and Ameba TV.
It’s a very dramatic, medium-tempo track that fully showcases Ayumi Hamasaki’s slightly husky vocal charm.
When singing this at karaoke, the key is to apply clear dynamics to each section and phrase of the song.
If you can reproduce the dynamic contrasts throughout the track as she does, you’re sure to earn admiration from those around you! Of course, pay attention to the high notes in the chorus, but also be careful with the low-register parts like the A melody—make sure your voice doesn’t become mumbled or indistinct.
Runiri
iri is a female singer-songwriter who energizes Japan’s R&B scene with her low-toned vocals and stylish musicality.
She hasn’t been very active in the public eye lately, but she’s continued to release tracks that have earned high praise from hardcore R&B aficionados.
Among her songs, one I especially recommend is “Run.” It blends neo-soul and house, peppered with ad-libs throughout.
It also demands a solid sense of groove, making it a true “Japanese-killer” track—one that’s sure to captivate listeners in Japan.