[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] Sing challenging songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight! (1–10)
Heralding springyama
Yama’s “Haru wo Tsugeru” suddenly drew a lot of attention.
Some of you might recognize the opening phrase.
However, when you actually try singing it, it’s known for being difficult due to its dramatic jumps in pitch.
The rhythm is crucial and the tempo is on the faster side, so it’s best to learn it slowly, step by step at first.
YouTube lets you change the playback speed, so I recommend using that.
When you sing, try not to push on the high notes; if you stay relaxed, you’ll be able to use your falsetto effectively.
It might help to practice singing lightly, with a bit of bounce.
As you get a feel for the melody line, you’ll naturally figure out where to place accents and where to cut off your voice.
Once you’re comfortable, try using a bit more breath—switching between chest voice and falsetto should then feel more natural.
unfinishedieiri reo
It’s the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Absolute Zero: Pre-Crime Infiltration Investigation,” and it’s a song that demands intense emotional expression.
The overall vocal range is A3–D#5, and Leo Ieiri’s strong high notes and falsetto really shine in the chorus.
The A and B verses sit in a calmer range, so it’s best not to push and use them as a chance to rest your throat.
From the chorus, the chesty, full-voice feel ramps up, so make sure to engage your chest voice properly.
If you place a hand on your chest while singing, you’ll feel the resonance there, and your voice will carry without having to strain! Aim to “project your voice into the distance,” rather than simply “sing loudly,” for an easier, more resonant delivery.
Dear…Nishino Kana
This single was released on December 2, 2009, and was used in commercials for DOCOMO supporting exam-takers, as well as in commercials for RecoChoku.
The song’s overall vocal range spans two octaves from F3 to F5, with the verse being quite low and then exploding into a very high register in the chorus.
Although Kana Nishino’s songs are generally perceived as consistently high, there are many tracks like “Dear…” that also use low notes, which makes the range broader.
However, because the tempo is relaxed, as long as you manage your breathing properly, you should be able to maintain the stamina to sing the whole song.
Rather than focusing only on the high notes, be mindful not to let the low notes in the verse sound muffled.
Low pitches tend to drop into the throat, so the key is to raise your eyebrows and project the voice forward as if pushing it out.
[For Women] Shine in the spotlight by singing difficult songs at karaoke! (11–20)
bye byeAYANE
The overall vocal range of the song is narrow and very calm, from A3 to B4, but its defining feature is a ballad × R&B groove, so the key is how well you can ride the rhythm.
Also, if you just let it flow and sing vaguely, you won’t get much dynamics, and it’ll feel underwhelming even at karaoke.
If you lock into the beat at double-time and pay attention to fine accents, the dynamics will come naturally, and listeners will likely find it easier to catch the groove and enjoy it.
The key point is to look cool and keep the rhythm with your head! It’s not a contest of vocal power, but it’s highly recommended for those who want to showcase their sense of style.
GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu
It’s the opening theme song of the anime K-On!! (Season 2), a popular track performed in the show by the band “Ho-kago Tea Time.” It’s characterized by an ultra-fast tempo over 250 BPM and lyrics packed with information.
I love K-On!! too and sing it at karaoke, but GO! GO! MANIAC is impossible to sing with just knowledge from listening…! First-timers will probably be like “?” just from hearing it.
For starters, the tempo is so fast you can’t tell what they’re saying, bits of English pop up here and there, it’s hard to tell where the melody phrases are cut, and a brand-new melody appears right at the very end—these are the main things to watch out for.
I think you’ll get a bit more used to it if you listen while looking at the lyrics from the beginning.
Try learning it by slowing down the playback speed on YouTube!
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
A hit song from 2010 featuring a powerful rock sound and overwhelming vocal prowess.
Chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it was used across J.League broadcasts and other soccer programs, energizing and moving many listeners.
If you want to sing something strong and bold, many people turn to Superfly’s songs.
However, because “Tamashii Revolution” opens with the chorus, if you go full throttle from the start you’ll run out of stamina; the key is to conserve energy and keep a good balance as you sing.
There are also many parts where both the rhythm and pitch bounce around, and unless you can instantly switch between chest voice, falsetto, and mixed voice, it’s quite difficult to deliver it with full impact.
DISCOTHEQUEMizuki Nana
This is the song used as the opening theme for the TV anime Rosario + Vampire CAPU2.
It features a Showa-era kayōkyoku-style arrangement with a dashing, playful disco sound, sung in Nana Mizuki’s adorable voice that only a voice actress can deliver.
The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the key challenge is how well you can sustain the high notes from the chorus onward.
It may be especially difficult if you try to imitate Nana Mizuki’s voice.
In that case, adopting a “going-out” voice becomes very important—if you consciously raise your energy and lift your pitch slightly, it might make singing easier! The higher the range, the more it helps to project your voice farther forward—that’s the trick!