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) (51–60)
Ordinary daysmilet
This is a song by milet that was chosen as the theme for the drama “Police in a Pod,” and many of you may have heard it.
The way milet sings in this track resonates with higher overtones very effectively, and women who struggle with high notes might think, “There’s no way I can sing this!” But don’t be afraid—give it a try.
As milet herself does, if you blend in head voice and mixed voice for the chorus and other high sections, you should be fine.
In fact, what’s more important in performing this song isn’t so much “Can you hit the high notes?” as it is the vocal expression that comes from switching between those techniques.
When using head voice or mixed voice, be careful not to tighten your throat.
Catch the MomentLiSA
LiSA’s 11th single, released in May 2017.
In LiSA’s case, perhaps to make the most of her naturally clear voice, her approach to mixed voice seems to involve tightening the vocal folds and minimizing breathiness, resulting in a sound that feels like a seamless extension of her chest voice.
Her transition into falsetto is also extremely skillful, so she appears to freely express everything from a strong, centered high range using mixed voice to a gentle, soft falsetto.
She’s a highly instructive singer for those who want to sing straightforward, rock-style songs.
A Naked Heartaimyon
This is Aimyon’s 10th major-label single, released on June 17, 2020.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san.” Aimyon has a slightly husky singing voice.
Listeners might not strongly associate her with “mixed voice,” but even in this quiet ballad she demonstrates skillful use of it.
If you listen closely to the mid-to-high range around the middle of the chorus, you’ll likely notice it.
It leans a bit more toward chest voice, but I think this is an ideal song for learning to use mixed voice to express the higher range softly.
Especially for those who, like Aimyon, have a slightly husky tone, this track offers many useful references—so please give it a try.
When practicing, don’t just trace the melody; do your best to reproduce the vocal expression as well!
OathKoyanagi Yuki
Yuki Koyanagi’s 20th single, released in October 2006.
Yuki Koyanagi is known for her strikingly powerful mid-to-high range, which can likely be attributed to her use of a high-pressure mixed voice with minimal breath leakage.
Her tone is also notable for its edgy quality and rich overtones across the entire range.
Thanks to this, her gentle high-tone falsetto really comes to life.
The connection to what seems to be a relatively low natural chest voice is also exceptionally smooth and well-executed.
The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza
Onmyo-za’s 10th single, released on April 27, 2005.
When you think of Onmyo-za—a HM/HR-style band—you might not immediately associate singer Kuroneko with a mixed voice, but if you listen closely to the vocal parts in this track, she showcases powerful high notes delivered with a deftly utilized nasal resonance in a strong mixed voice.
By contrasting these with high notes sung in a soft falsetto, you can hear how her vocal expression becomes remarkably varied and skillful.
In terms of mixed voice usage, she seems to favor a strong, chest-dominant mix that carries a robust impression, and this track clearly shows how mixed voice can shine even in metal-oriented songs.
Emphasizing hard-palate-to-nasal resonance and including plenty of higher overtones will bring you closer to Kuroneko’s original tone.
Highly recommended for learning a powerful mixed voice!