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[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!

[For Women] Sing difficult songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight! (81–90)

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.

If you call it loveUru

Uru’s singing voice is known for its great delicacy and airy whisper tone.

This singing style is difficult for those who aren’t used to it; if you try to imitate it right away, you may run out of breath, your voice may become unstable, or you might even feel lightheaded, so a solid foundation in diaphragmatic breathing is essential! Also, instead of singing the A and B sections loudly, try delivering them as if you’re speaking to someone—you’ll evoke a vibe closer to Uru’s.

It’s fun when you can sing quietly without your voice getting hoarse, and it also broadens the range of songs you can perform!

filamentUru

[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”
filamentUru

This song, which features a piano accompaniment, matches beautifully with Uru’s heartrending vocals.

From the second verse, the band comes in, changing the atmosphere and intensifying the emotions, giving a heart-stirring impression.

Even though it’s the same chorus, the number of instruments in the backing changes between the first and second verses, so the level of excitement is completely different! The key point when singing this part is dynamics.

Try holding back your emotions in the first verse and then fully releasing them in the second, singing freely and comfortably in your sweet spot.

Uru also switches between head voice and chest voice, so be sure to listen closely for that!

PLAYERSYOASOBI

YOASOBI「PLAYERS」Official Music Video
PLAYERSYOASOBI

This song was created to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, with a theme centered around gaming.

Listening to it, you can really feel that distinctive YOASOBI style.

The chorus sits around E5, so the range is quite high, but there are constant call-and-response shouts in the backing vocals, which makes it nice because you can catch your breath while singing! That chorus is super cute and makes you want to dance, so it seems like it would hype up a live show too! When you sing it, enunciate clearly so the phrases don’t blur together—doing so will make it easier to hear and easier to sing.

Pay attention to your diction!

I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana

It’s a song that became a massive hit thanks to the strong resonance it found with women, and I think this is the track most people associate with Kana Nishino.

Her charm lies in her overall gentle vocals; she doesn’t belt the high notes but sings them in mixed voice, which lets the message of the lyrics flow in naturally and makes it very pleasant to listen to.

This song conveys the real feelings of a girl in love—maximum heartbreak—and it’s the kind of track that might bring you to tears.

It’s one you’ll want to sing with all your might when you want to pour your feelings out to the person you like.