[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)
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER
It went viral on TikTok with over 900 million views, instantly boosting its recognition as FRUITS ZIPPER’s signature song.
Since it’s an idol track, the melody is divided among members, so the range is wide and the melody becomes complex if you sing it solo.
The overall vocal range is F#3–D5.
In the latter half of the chorus where high notes come in succession, if you tense up you’ll end up using your throat and won’t be able to sustain your voice, so aim to sing lightly with the sensation of resonating in your head.
The “i” vowel is easier for producing head voice, so those high notes should be easier compared to other vowels.
For other vowels, be careful not to tense up—lift your facial muscles and sing with a bright expression!
AWAKEHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi is one of the most active VTubers in Japan right now.
Her nationwide hit “Bibideba” is probably still fresh in your memory.
She continues to release hit numbers, but the one I especially want to recommend is “AWAKE.” This track leans more toward dance music, featuring vocals that demand smoothness within their power.
There’s a fair amount of falsetto and a wide vocal range, so it’s a song that calls for solid overall singing ability and a strong sense of rhythm.
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)
beautiful womanchanmina
Chanmina is one of Japan’s leading female rappers.
She has many hit tunes, but the song I especially recommend is Bijin.
The toughest part of this track is definitely the final chorus.
Usually, a final chorus is just a variation of the main hook, but here it functions more like a bridge (C melody), unfolding a melody that’s completely different from the earlier choruses.
That’s where the mixed voice comes in—and it’s extremely difficult.
Maintaining high notes with power is tough, so if you’re confident in your vocal skills, give it a try.
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!
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.
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!