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.
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[For Women] Songs to Improve Your Singing: Practice Tracks for Getting Better at Karaoke (11–20)
If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI
A track included on YOASOBI’s album “THE BOOK 2,” which was released on December 1, 2021.
It also serves as the theme song for a stage play of the same name starring Kei Tanaka.
The vocal melody spans a wide range and features a rather distinctive—indeed, complex—melodic line, so as a practice piece it may be better suited for more advanced singers.
Precisely because of that, however, mastering this song will be extremely rewarding.
In the original recording, there seems to be a somewhat strong pitch-correction effect applied, likely for production purposes, and to sing it like the original, the most important thing is to sing with highly accurate pitch.
It’s also crucial to switch smoothly between vocal registers to cover the wide melodic range.
It’s a demanding song, but do your best and give it a try in practice!
HyperNovam-flo loves Maya
m-flo has been active for many years with their sophisticated musicality.
The track that’s currently making waves as a masterpiece created with a next-generation singer is “HyperNova.” Maya, who features on the song, is still in her teens and very young, yet her vocal technique is incredible—she holds her own even compared to Western singers.
The track condenses vocal techniques from Black music, especially R&B, so if you want to elevate your singing from Japan to a world-class level, definitely try practicing with this song.
Trace that dreamYOASOBI
Ano Yume wo Nazotte has a very wide vocal range.
It’s written in a range from D#3 to E5, with the low notes extending more than in other YOASOBI songs.
Speaking of YOASOBI, you probably think of especially high choruses! They’re a perfect fit for this theme.
The A melody stays in the low range, but even there, keep your throat open and let your breath flow.
Making a surprised face helps open the throat—try to maintain that state as you head into the chorus.
In the chorus, you’ll encounter long sustained notes, so engage your lower abdomen to keep your body steady and send your voice straight out with confidence.
That way, your breath will flow well and you can sing smoothly without your voice catching.
Give it lots of tries!
Discord-discoTomei
Singer-songwriter TOMEI skyrocketed to nationwide fame after performing the theme song for the film Suzume.
While you might associate Suzume with a pure, crystalline vocal style, she actually excels at songs infused with elements of Western music, particularly Black music.
Among her tracks, Discord-disco especially stands out for its Western-influenced melody.
It’s a perfect song for training your fundamental sense of rhythm and groove, so be sure to check it out.
I can’t say it.Furui Riho
One of the singers energizing the modern R&B scene is Furui Riho.
While rooted in R&B, her music never loses its catchy appeal, earning her a strong following.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Ienai wa.
Although its foundation is R&B, it incorporates touches of Japanese kayōkyoku (traditional pop) here and there, making it a great pick for those who want to improve their vocal skills at a comfortable pace.
For women who are thinking about starting to sing Western music, this track is an excellent place to begin building a sense of groove.
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] Songs to Improve Your Singing: Practice Tracks for Getting Better at Karaoke (21–30)
LONELYKatō Miriya feat. LANA
The masterpiece “LONELY,” which drew attention for the collaboration between Heisei-era diva Miliyah Kato and Reiwa-era diva LANA, is based on the R&B that is their main field.
Throughout the track, you’ll hear vocal techniques rooted in Black music—starting with ad-libs (fakes).
That said, it’s far less difficult than LANA’s solo songs, so it’s not particularly hard.
If you’re looking to learn ad-libs, this is a great place to start.
Be sure to check it out.