Practice Songs Helpful for Learning Mixed Voice (Middle Voice) [For Women]
The term “mixed voice.” If you’re interested in singing, you’ve probably heard or seen it at least once.
Many of my vocal training students say, “I want to be able to use mixed voice!” However, I feel that surprisingly few people actually understand what it is.
So what exactly is mixed voice? Simply put, it’s “the voice between chest voice and head voice.” That’s why it’s also called middle voice.
In actual songs, it’s mainly used to cover the high-tone range that’s hard to hit with chest voice, but by changing the balance of how much chest and head voice you mix, you can create a wide range of vocal expressions.
In this feature, I’ve gathered female singers who skillfully use mixed (middle) voice to express their songs.
I’m sure you’ll find plenty to reference when you practice with the goal of mastering mixed voice yourself.
I hope you find it helpful.
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[For Women] Practice Songs Helpful for Mastering Mixed Voice (Middle Voice) (61–70)
This LoveAnjura Aki
This is Angela Aki’s fourth single in total, released in May 2006.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime BLOOD+, and around the same time it was also aired in commercials as the Japanese image song for the nationwide Toho-distributed Korean film Daisy.
The song itself is a grand ballad that makes highly effective use of string arrangements, and over that backing track, Angela Aki’s performance shines with a beautifully rendered contrast in her vocal delivery.
To express this “contrast in singing,” it’s essential to switch appropriately and smoothly between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto.
It’s a challenging song, but definitely try practicing and mastering it.
Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
The vocal range is A#3 to E5, and the song is generally on the higher side, but if you basically sing gently with a falsetto-like tone, it should be easier to hit the pitches and you might even aim for a perfect score! If you use only falsetto you might get wobbly and tired, so be sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing and core support to keep your voice steady.
The rap-like part before the chorus might not even have a pitch bar, but it’s a cool section, so enjoy singing it while riding the rhythm! It’s a bit of a fast song, so don’t forget to breathe, and do your best with the falsetto!
This gameSuzuki Konomi
Do you know the anison singer Konomi Suzuki? She’s really cool, so if you like anime songs, you should definitely give her a listen! In “This game,” the notes are extremely high throughout, and it even modulates in the last chorus, making it go even higher.
The overall range of the song is B3 to F5, which is generally on the higher side, and if you try to belt it all in chest voice, your throat will get wrecked (lol).
Suzuki mixes in head voice skillfully.
When hitting notes as high as in “This game,” it’s easier if you focus on resonance rather than just pushing or belting.
That said, it’s not something anyone can do right away, so first try placing a hand on your chest and check that your chest is resonating.
Also, if you forget to breathe, you won’t be able to hit high notes, so take plenty of air through your mouth and line up your breathing with the song’s timing!
cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki
Angela Aki’s fifth single, released in March 2007.
At first listen, you might find it hard to distinguish the mixed voice used in this song from falsetto, but because many parts are sung in a slightly more powerful high range than the breathy, gentle tone typical of falsetto, it’s fair to say she makes excellent use of mixed voice.
It serves as a great example of a mixed voice that leans toward head voice, so if you’re aiming to become that kind of singer, definitely study her vocal approach.
As a tip: expand your diaphragm fully to create depth in your sound, then use less breathiness than in falsetto and focus on adding drive (speed) to the voice as you phonate; paying attention to these points should help you execute it well.
Answer keyŌmori Motoki
This is a solo song by Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, and as expected, it features a lot of high notes.
The range is G#3 to B4, so it might be easier for women to sing.
One amazing thing about Omori is that he switches between chest voice and falsetto much more frequently than other artists, but for this song, keeping your eyebrows raised while singing helps make the transitions smoother.
My students often say, “Omori’s eyebrows are always up!” so please use that as a reference.
Also, since the phrases in this song are relatively long, I recommend deciding your breath points before you sing.
If you don’t have enough breath, your voice may drop out in the falsetto sections, so be sure to focus on diaphragmatic breathing.
It’s challenging, but it’s a cute song, so once you get used to it, try singing it in a cheerful, bouncy mood!
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
It’s a simple song, but it’s one that truly shines because of Aimyon’s vocal ability, and it’s one of my favorites too! I always feel that Aimyon’s charm lies in the world she creates with her lyrics and in the beautifully balanced blend of her low and high notes.
In particular, this song has a wide vocal range—from F#3 in the verses and before the chorus to E5 in the chorus—so the pitch differences are extreme, and you’ll want to be careful not to go flat when singing.
The rhythm and breath placement are also quite challenging, but it feels amazing when you can sing it well! I recommend singing it with lots of energy and groove!
travelingUtada Hikaru
This was Hikaru Utada’s ninth single, released in November 2001.
I think Utada’s natural vocal quality is, if anything, on the lower, fuller side rather than a high tone, but it’s impressive how she makes the most of that commanding voice while skillfully spanning a wide range.
She’s also top-notch as a practitioner of mixed voice, which is extremely important for singing contemporary R&B.
I’d even say that the term “mixed voice” became widely recognized among the general public thanks to her breakthrough.
Come to think of it, around the time she took off, I noticed a surge in my vocal students saying they wanted to master mixed voice.
She may be the original figure who established the basic approach to singing in modern Japanese R&B.
Of course, it’s not as if she invented mixed voice herself.