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 Learning Mixed Voice (Middle Voice) (41–50)
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
This was Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single, released in October 1995.
It might be better known as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Since Takahashi herself is a very straightforward type of singer, you don’t hear an obvious, easy-to-identify mixed voice in this song.
If anything, the impression is that she uses mixed voice near the highest notes to soften the attack of the voice and prevent it from becoming a piercing, shrill tone when sung straight.
This, too, should serve as a sufficiently useful example of how mixed voice can be used.
ONE AND LASTAimer
Released as a digital-only single by Aimer on December 10, 2021.
It serves as the theme song for the film “Your Turn to Kill,” starring Nanase Nishino.
It’s a pretty cool number with an up-tempo, hard-edged sound.
Amid that intense arrangement, Aimer’s powerful yet slightly soft vocals are especially striking.
What makes this soft vocal expression so effective is her skillful use of mixed voice, particularly in the chorus.
Studying how she employs mixed voice in the chorus to deliver high notes that are exciting without becoming harsh can be extremely helpful for mastering the mixed voice technique.
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!
Under the same skyayaka
Ayaka’s 10th single, released in July 2009.
Among female singers, Ayaka has a relatively robust voice.
I think her use of mixed voice is very clear.
In particular, the phrasing before the chorus and in the B section is an excellent example of skillful use of mixed voice.
She tends to use a falsetto-leaning mix to support the higher range, and because this is used effectively in the B section, it creates a contrast with the high tones of the chorus that enter in chest voice, successfully emphasizing the song’s overall image.
If you sing it yourself, try practicing so that the transitions in your vocal production are smooth.
I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
A digital-only single by Hikaru Utada, released on November 26, 2021.
It was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Saiai.” To me, it feels like ever since Hikaru Utada debuted—the singer of this track—the term “mix voice” has frequently appeared across various media.
In this song as well, Utada delivers vocals worthy of being called the original “mix voice.” If you focus on the contrast between the slightly speech-like parts and the sung parts, you may get a clear sense of how effectively mix voice is used.