[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 difficult songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight! (31–40)
terminusmafumafu
Mafumafu is famous for his high-tone voice, but of course there are also songs where a masculine low register resonates.
The overall vocal range of the song is A#2 to A#5, covering pitches that aren’t often used either at the bottom or the top.
There are big jumps, and you might wonder how on earth to hit A#5, but above all, make sure not to strain your throat starting from the low notes.
Be sure to consciously lift your facial muscles as a matter of course! Start by using your breath gently, very gently.
You might feel short of breath, but try getting used to the song by using breathy “whisper voice” or consonants in the H-line (ha-hi-fu-he-ho).
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is Aimer’s 20th single, released in January 2022.
It was issued as a double A-side with the coupling track “Asa ga Kuru.” It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.
With its wide vocal range and fast-paced, rapid-fire delivery, this is a song that demands high-level vocal technique and expressive power.
Precisely because of that, if you can pull it off, you’ll undoubtedly steal the spotlight around you! From a producer’s perspective, I personally think the most crucial point is to consciously reproduce the rest right before the final word of the chorus.
Be sure to really let that moment “breathe,” and sing it with a strong sense of that deliberate pause.
Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA
This is MISIA’s 52nd digital-only single, released in September 2022.
It was selected as the Japanese theme song for Tokyo DisneySea’s “Believe! Sea of Dreams.” From her debut in 1998, MISIA has been renowned for her exceptional vocal ability and expressive singing, and that voice is as impressive as ever in this track nearly a quarter-century later—if anything, it has become even more refined.
From gentle, whisper-like tones to powerful high notes, the song lets you fully enjoy the breadth of her vocals.
To sing this well, you not only need a variety of vocal techniques and solid vocal production, but also a deep understanding of the song as a whole and in its details—otherwise it’s quite challenging.
Precisely because it’s such a demanding piece, I highly encourage confident singers to give it a try!
Anytime Anywheremilet
This is a digital-only single by singer-songwriter milet, released in September 2023.
It’s crafted as a dramatic, medium-to-slow tempo piece characterized by a grand arrangement.
When performing this song, the most important elements are smooth transitions between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto, along with optimal singing technique for each register.
Also, how you feel and place rhythmic accents against the backing track is crucial.
Make sure to really feel the beat as you sing! If possible, pay close attention to the English pronunciation in the parts where English lyrics are used.
tuki.bansanka
A much-talked-about 15-year-old, a third-year junior high school female singer, tuki., released this song in December 2023.
I must admit my own ignorance; I listened to tuki.’s voice for the first time while writing this piece, and I was astonished by how mature and exceptional her vocals and singing are—hard to believe she’s a 15-year-old middle schooler! When you sing this song at karaoke, try to maintain a gentle, soothing tone throughout, while clearly expressing contrasts in dynamics within that warmth.
Even in the more powerful sections, be careful not to let your delivery become rough or coarse.
[For Women] Sing difficult songs at karaoke and steal the spotlight! (41–50)
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
This was Chihiro Onitsuka’s second single, released in August 2000.
It was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “TRICK.” Thanks in part to the drama’s success, the song climbed from its Oricon weekly chart debut at No.
30 up to No.
11, and it stayed on the charts for nearly ten months as a long-running hit.
Over a simple backing track centered on piano and strings, Onitsuka’s emotionally rich vocals stand out, and singing it as she does is quite challenging.
Practice to avoid constricting your throat on the high notes and to switch smoothly between vocal registers.
In karaoke, applying a relatively deep echo to your voice can also be important for achieving a pleasing sound, so be sure to give it a try.
To whom it may concern in the Emotional DepartmentREOL
Reol is a female singer who has gained popularity for her sharp musical style that mixes rock and electronic music.
She’s also known for her powerful vocals and many technically challenging songs.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “To Whom It May Concern: Emotions” (Kanjō Onchū).
This piece features the crisp, punchy tempo she excels at, with frequent sudden shifts in pitch.
It’s a basic technique, but if you don’t articulate the opening of each phrase clearly, it can end up sounding limp, so mindful attention to fundamentals is essential.
Give it a try!
