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) (11–20)
Wolverine Nenzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni., a band gaining popularity for their catchy musical style, consistently energizes the scene with high-pitched tracks and a fresh sound each time.
Among their works, the one I especially recommend is Kuzuri Nen.
The difficulty of the mixed voice in this song is relatively approachable, featuring a slightly soft delivery between falsetto and chest voice.
This soft approach is crucial for mastering mixed voice, making the track a good choice for beginners and intermediate singers.
a hair’s breadthUru
This is Uru’s fourth digital single, released in April 2023.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Hell’s Paradise.” The song is crafted as a very gentle and beautiful ballad.
I believe what plays an indispensable role in conveying the song’s world is Uru’s vocal performance, which makes full use of her mixed voice.
From my own listening experience, it seems that Uru sings most of this track using mixed voice.
The term “mixed voice” is relatively loosely defined, but to me it refers to a sound that sits between chest voice and head voice—neither fully chest nor fully head—carrying an in-between resonance.
With that in mind, in the A-melody sections and other relatively low-range parts, Uru seems to place the sound toward the upper palate, deliberately avoiding chest voice to maintain a soft, clear resonance.
At the same time, in the lead-in to the chorus she uses powerful, chesty high notes to create a highly dramatic effect.
Pay attention to how her vocal timbre changes throughout the song, study it closely, and then practice.
The difficulty as a mixed-voice practice piece is a bit on the higher side, but you’ll surely gain a lot from it!
WithIkuta Rira
This is a digital-only single by singer-songwriter Lila Ikuta, who is also active as ikura, the vocalist of YOASOBI, released in October 2023.
It was created as an inspiration song for the film “Analog,” which was adapted for the screen starring Kazunari Ninomiya and with Haru as the heroine.
Lila Ikuta is known for her charming high tone voice, and even in this slow ballad she showcases a very captivating performance by skillfully switching among chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto.
It seems she uses mixed voice in places like the scatted-sounding lines at the beginning and in the mid-to-high range of the chorus, so those aiming to master mixed voice should definitely give it a try.
While her singing doesn’t make mixed voice especially conspicuous, I think this is an ideal song for practicing smooth transitions between registers throughout a piece.
Be sure to sing carefully so your breath control doesn’t become rough or uneven.
Fly Highmilet
Singer-songwriter milet, known for her mid-to-low vocal range and Western-style singing, has gained widespread popularity.
Her songs are often known for their high difficulty, and among them, Fly High is particularly challenging for mixed voice.
Unlike other high-pitched songs, the mixed voice in this track is sung with remarkable softness.
Because you have to navigate the very edge of head voice smoothly, it’s an ideal piece for practicing mixed voice.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
beautiful womanchanmina
Chanmina’s signature song “Bijin” (“Beauty”) drew major attention with its shocking lyrics and outstanding vocal performance, with the live rendition on THE FIRST TAKE being especially popular.
The trickiest part of the song is the final chorus.
While the track is primarily rap, it closes with a mixed-voice vocal line.
It’s not just a high mixed voice—it requires solid thickness and body as well.
If you’re confident in your high notes, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.