Songs to Help Women Sing Better: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke
Conditions for becoming a better singer.
Of course, acquiring correct and efficient vocal production is the most important point, but if you can’t apply the fundamentals you’ve learned to actual songs, it won’t amount to much.
To build that kind of “real-world ability,” it’s crucial to choose appropriate practice songs and, by singing them, develop the expressive skills needed to perform actual pieces.
In this article, I’ve selected songs that seem optimal for the goal of “getting better at singing.”
Even when someone says, “I want to become a better singer,” everyone’s current level varies, so I’ve chosen a wide range—from beginner-friendly songs to more difficult ones.
Some of the individual song introduction articles also include brief tips on how to sing them, so please use those as references and do your best to further improve your skills with the help of this article.
That said, the most important thing is to pick songs you love—the ones that make you think, “I want to sing this!” or “I want to be able to sing this!”—and enjoy singing them.
[For Women] Songs That Make You a Better Singer: Practice Tracks for Improving at Karaoke (1–10)
MIRRORAdo
Ado’s hit number, “MIRROR.” When it comes to Ado, she’s highly acclaimed for her intense vocals with powerful shouts, but her downtempo tracks are top-notch as well.
This piece is a masterpiece where you can savor Ado’s downer-style vocals.
While the overall song leans toward a slightly lower register, it features occasional falsetto, resulting in a vocal line that seems simple yet is deeply nuanced.
If you want to master a whispery voice that blends in breathy tones, this track is an excellent one to practice with.
femme fatale Amurasaki ima
Ms.
Shiin, a female singer-songwriter whose refined musicality has earned acclaim not only from listeners but also from critics.
Influenced by R&B, her appeal lies in sophisticated songwriting that retains catchiness while subtly evoking Black music in places.
Her signature track, “Masho no Onna A,” is a masterpiece that blends Showa-era kayōkyoku with R&B.
Packed with intricate vocal techniques such as ad-libs, it’s perfect for improving your vocal skills.
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi’s song “Bibidaba” is a nationwide hit that many of you may already know.
It’s a perfect number for improving your vocal skills.
The track incorporates the trendy ‘Marunouchi progression,’ featuring a jazzy, glamorous melody.
The vocal line makes tasteful use of falsetto and vibrato, making it ideal for those who want to strengthen fundamental singing technique and pitch.
It also goes over well at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.
Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki
Miki Matsubara’s classic “Mayonaka no Door — Stay With Me” is known as a signature work of city pop, which boasts worldwide popularity.
It’s also a perfect number for improving your vocal skills.
The real charm of this song lies in its expansive long tones.
They’re not just long; they feature well-controlled vibrato with dynamic nuance, making it ideal for building fundamental vocal technique.
Since it’s hard to practice vibrato with many recent songs, be sure to use this track for your practice.
Feel fine!Kuraki Mai
Mai Kuraki’s signature song “Feel fine!” The title means “feeling good” in English, and it’s a perfect early-summer pop tune that was used in the 2002 SEA BREEZE commercial.
A hallmark of Mai Kuraki’s singing style is her breathy delivery, where the breath comes before the voice.
If you practice as though you’re singing with the “h” sound, you’ll be able to use more breath and should find high notes easier to sing.
Rather than power, aim for an overall light touch.
Since it leans toward an R&B groove, it might work well to sing with a smile while taking light steps!
