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[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range

As you enter your 40s, not only does age-related decline set in, but the cumulative effects of lifestyle habits like drinking and smoking can also make it harder to produce your voice.

If you feel you’re tone-deaf, you may be even more sensitive to these changes.

This time, we’ve selected karaoke songs that are easy to sing for women in their 40s who struggle with being tone-deaf!

We also touch on specific tips, so if you want to build your vocal technique and overcome tone-deafness, don’t miss this!

[Women in their 40s] Songs Even the Tone-Deaf Can Sing! Karaoke Tracks That Suit the Female Vocal Range (141–150)

I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie

I Hear Humming / Kahimi Karie [Official Music Video]
I can hear humming.Kahimi Karie

Kahimi Karie is a female singer whose music, centered on genres like neo-lounge and Shibuya-kei, gained popularity in certain circles.

If you were a fashionable Shibuya-kei gal in your early 40s at the time, there’s a good chance you know her.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Humming ga Kikoeru (“I Can Hear Humming”).

It’s a very stylish work with great taste, but the vocal lines are simple and mostly sung in a whisper.

The range is narrow as well, so as long as you adjust to a suitable key, anyone can sing it easily.

Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi

As one of the most important artists in Japanese music history, Yuming—Yumi Matsutoya—is a name that invariably comes up.

Each generation has songs by Yuming that hold special meaning, but many women in their 40s today will likely think of her hits from the 1990s.

From the standpoint of being easy to sing at karaoke, I recommend Hello, my friend.

Released in 1994 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Kimi to Ita Natsu (A Summer with You), it was a massive hit that sold over a million copies.

While it’s packed with that quintessential Yuming flavor, the melody unfolds very straightforwardly and is easy to sing.

There are no particularly challenging high notes or sustained long notes, so with a bit of practice, you can probably expect a high score at karaoke.

PrayEvery Little Thing

「Pray」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing
PrayEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing is a musical duo featuring Kaori Mochida, known for her distinctive vocals, and guitarist Ichiro Ito.

They have many classic songs, but one I especially recommend is “Pray.” Although many might perceive it as a bright-sounding track, it actually sits in the mid to upper-mid vocal range, and the overall range isn’t particularly wide.

The tempo is a slightly slower mid-tempo, with well-defined rests built into the arrangement.

Don’t Tell NobodyONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT / Don’t Tell Nobody (Music Video)
Don't Tell NobodyONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT is a boys group from Japan.

Their performances are as impressive as those of top K-pop groups, and thanks to their high level, they’re currently drawing a lot of attention.

With R&B as their foundation, the songs feature advanced techniques like vocal runs, long-tone mixed voice in the bridge, and English lyrics—overall, they’re packed with challenging elements.

If you’re confident in your comprehensive vocal ability, definitely give them a try.

summer festivalWhiteberry

Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO
summer festivalWhiteberry

For women in their early 40s, when thinking back to songs that became hits nationwide during their twenties, many might recall “Natsu Matsuri.” It’s known for its very catchy melody, but I think many people also have the impression that it’s hard to sing because of the high notes.

While the song certainly features a prominent high register, its overall vocal range isn’t actually wide.

If you adjust the key, even those who find it hard to produce higher notes should be able to sing it without any problem.

Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Love Dance Site” (MV)
Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume’s classic “Koi no Dance Site,” with its striking Arabian-inspired melody.

If you’re a woman in your early 40s, chances are you’ve sung it at karaoke at least once.

Despite its flashy melody, the song’s vocal range is set quite narrowly, making it easy to sing even with a more mature voice.

Some people may feel uneasy about the Arabian scale, but since there aren’t sudden, riff-like jumps in pitch, you can aim for a high karaoke score as long as you focus on solid pitch control.

Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana

Hana*Hana “Ah, I’m glad (Setagaya Mix)”
Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana

The music duo Hana*Hana gained popularity with their warm, gentle sound.

They have several mega-hits, so I think many women in their 40s remember them.

Among their works, the one I especially recommend is A~ Yokatta.

It’s a classic J-pop ballad, with a gently rising and falling vocal line, a relatively narrow range, and modest long tones—features that make it easy to sing, even for those who aren’t confident singers.